Eat, Fast and Live Longer (2012)
British journalist and physician Michael Mosley sets an ambitious goal: to become healthier and lose weight while making as few changes as possible to his life. In working toward these goals, Mosley discovers a powerful new science behind the old idea of fasting, a program that still allows him to enjoy his favorite foods. He takes a road trip across the U.S. to investigate how a little hunger can turn on the body’s “repair genes” and, of course, tries the new science himself. Mosley learns that a diet based on feast and famine has powerful effects on the body, reducing the risks of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. The diet seems to pack the anti-aging clout of calorie restriction while still allowing for a taste of the good life. And it turns out to be not only good for the body; it may also be good for the brain.
Cast
- Michael Mosley - Self / Presenter / Journalist
- Fauja Singh - Self / 100+ year old marathon runner
- Luigi Fontana - Self / Professor, Washington University School of Medicine
- Joe Cordell - Self / Calorie Restrictor on Optimal Nutrition (CRONy)
- Valter Longo - Self / Professor, USC
- Krista A. Varaday - Self / Professor of Nutrition, University of Illinois Chicago
- Mark P. Mattson - Self / Professor, National Institute on Aging
- Clare Mosley - Self / Wife / General Practitioner / Consultant
Screenplay
Keywords
diet, fasting, nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eat, Fast and Live Longer about?
- British journalist and physician Michael Mosley sets an ambitious goal: to become healthier and lose weight while making as few changes as possible to his life. In working toward these goals, Mosley discovers a powerful new science behind the old idea of fasting, a program that still allows him to enjoy his favorite foods. He takes a road trip across the U.S. to investigate how a little hunger can turn on the body’s “repair genes” and, of course, tries the new science himself. Mosley learns that a diet based on feast and famine has powerful effects on the body, reducing the risks of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. The diet seems to pack the anti-aging clout of calorie restriction while still allowing for a taste of the good life. And it turns out to be not only good for the body; it may also be good for the brain.
- Who directed Eat, Fast and Live Longer?
- Eat, Fast and Live Longer was directed by Kate Dart.
- Who stars in Eat, Fast and Live Longer?
- Eat, Fast and Live Longer stars Michael Mosley, Fauja Singh, Luigi Fontana, Joe Cordell, Valter Longo, Krista A. Varaday.
- How long is Eat, Fast and Live Longer?
- Eat, Fast and Live Longer has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Eat, Fast and Live Longer?
- Eat, Fast and Live Longer is a Documentary film.