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Can i drink coffee while fasting? The metabolic rules you need to know

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 30, 2025 · 9 min read

For many intermittent fasters, the morning cup of joe is non-negotiable. But does that brew shut down fat burning or halt cellular repair? An endocrinologist breaks down the hormonal mechanics of caffeine during a fasted state. “From a hormonal perspective, the primary goal of fasting is to lower insulin levels to unlock fat stores. Black ...

Does diet coke break a fast? What the science actually says

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 29, 2025 · 14 min read

Diet soda has almost no calories, so most people assume it is “fasting safe.” The real answer is more nuanced: diet coke will not technically break a fast, but it can still nudge hormones, hunger, and some of the very benefits you are fasting for. “From a pure calorie standpoint, diet soda does not break ...

Medicine 3.0: How prevention-based care can add healthy years to your life

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 25, 2025 · 15 min read

Medicine 3.0 shifts healthcare for men from reacting to disease to predicting and preventing it. Here’s how to use this longevity-focused model to protect your testosterone, metabolism, heart, and brain. “Medicine 3.0 asks a simple question: what will your 70-year-old self wish you had done at 40 or 50? For most men, the answer is ...

Is Dave’s Killer Bread healthy or just hype?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 25, 2025 · 8 min read

Dave’s Killer Bread lines the shelves with promises of whole grains and organic seeds. But with higher calorie counts and added sugar, does it actually support your metabolic health? Here is the endocrinologist’s verdict. “Dave’s Killer Bread represents a nutritional trade-off. You get a robust dose of fiber and protein that blunts the glucose spike ...

Are Quest Bars healthy or just better junk food?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 24, 2025 · 15 min read

Quest protein bars promise high protein, low sugar, and big flavor. Here is what their nutrition label really means for your weight, blood sugar, and long‑term health. “When patients ask me if quest bars are healthy, I tell them this: they are a big upgrade from a candy bar, but they are still a processed ...