Fasting & Feasting: Orthodox Christian Nutrition Principles

Описание: Struggling to know what & how to eat?

In this episode of Orthodox Health, Dr. Michael Christian & John dive deep into the ancient wisdom of fasting & feasting through the lens of Orthodox Christian tradition—& how it aligns with real nutrition & metabolic health today.

For centuries, Orthodox Christians have practiced structured fasting cycles, alternating with nutrient-dense feasting. But in today’s world, these traditions have been distorted—replaced with ultra-processed fasting substitutes, industrial seed oils, & lab-engineered foods. Meanwhile, mainstream nutrition continues to push ideas that contradict both ancestral wisdom & true metabolic health.

What We Cover in This Episode:

✅ The Biblical & early Christian approach to food
✅ How modern nutrition science contradicts ancient dietary wisdom
✅ Why whole, unprocessed foods are key to both fasting and feasting
✅ Avoiding common metabolic pitfalls in Orthodox fasting
✅ How to break a fast properly for optimal energy & resilience
✅ The role of feasting in restoring health & metabolic function

Fasting & feasting are meant to work together—not as extremes, but as a natural, God-ordained rhythm of nourishment & renewal. Tune in to learn how you can apply these principles to your own health while staying faithful to Orthodox tradition.

Chapters:
00:00 Opener
01:30 The Body as a Temple: An Introduction
04:11 Nutrition Through the Lens of Faith
05:16 Co-working with God
07:05 Fasting and Feasting: A Balanced Approach
10:10 Ancient Wisdom vs. Modern Nutrition
12:16 Moses, the Microbiologist?
13:09 Wisdom of Christ & the Church Fathers on Food
16:11 Metabolic Health and Orthodox Practices
18:18 Frankenfoods: Techne of the Demons Vs. God-Given Food
21:55 The Cycle of Fasting and Feasting
24:44 Spiritual and Physical Balance
25:51 Watchful Fasting: Practical Tips for Health
27:50 Breaking the Fast: Practical Tips
28:39 Feasting as a Celebration & Metabolic Health
29:21 Poor Stewardship & the Modern Food Supply
30:37 Listening to the Body Vs. the Passions
32:11 The Symbolism of the Body for Health
35:45 Conclusion & Look Ahead to Episode 5: Sleep
38:14 Outro

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