I have a very special treat for you today, Dr. Patty Tae, board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist, answers all of my questions about intermittent fasting.

As a disclaimer: please consult your doctor before trying intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting should not be practiced by pregnant and breastfeeding women. All people who are taking medications should consult their doctor before trying intermittent fasting.

Dr. Patty Tae is a Daily Connoisseur reader and a fan of the Madame Chic series. She is offering her knowledge as an obesity medicine specialist to share her well-researched knowledge on intermittent fasting. 

I truly hope you enjoy today's video. 

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Comment of the Week

Jordan writes, "Thanks for sharing! Love these types of videos from you. After watching you for some time, I started having my own afternoon tea (sometimes it’s coffee depending on the day). It’s a delightful and often a necessary afternoon pick-me-up 🥰"

Hi Jordan, I'm thrilled that you are inspired to enjoy afternoon tea now... one of the great pleasures in life! 

Thank you for watching. And thank you to Dr. Tae for this wonderful interview. If you are doing intermittent fasting, I'd love to hear about your experience in the comments. Your comment could be chosen as comment of the week on the blog. 

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I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day celebration yesterday. My day was glorious and full of lots of rest, which I greatly needed. 

I'm sharing another intermittent fasting what I eat in a day video with you by request. I do the 16:8 method of intermittent fasting, which means I fast for 16 hours (I don't snack after dinner), and have an 8 hour eating window. I love the freedom that comes from this structured way of eating. 

I like to film these videos on a whim to show you what I truly eat in a day without curating some spectacular menu for social media. This day found me at the end of the week when we were out of fruit and low on produce. This still gives you a realistic idea of what I typically eat in a day. 

Nutrition Spotlight

Elaine Brisebois is a certified nutritionist and author of The Elegant Eating Handbook and I had the pleasure of asking her what her three best tips for women are regarding nutrition. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Elaine better through The Chic Society. Here is what Elaine had to share with The Daily Connoisseur audience:

1. Aim for diversity in your diet and center meals around minimally processed whole foods – which are rich in micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and other health-protective compounds like phytochemicals and fiber. Make veggies the starring performers! 

 2. Focus on nourishing your body over depriving it. Find an eating approach that's both sustainable over the long term and gives you the results you want. Consider any "trade-offs" investments in your health rather than sacrifices. 

 3. Aim for progress, not perfection. When you expect "imperfect" eating days as part of the process, you won't use them as an excuse to quit, throw in the towel, or "begin again on Monday." You can always make a better choice at your next meal.

Thank you, Elaine, for sharing your wisdom with us! You can find Elaine at elainebrisebois.com and on Instagram @elainebrisebois