In the Media: Disappearing Nutrients, Fasting Windows, & Cycle-Based Eating

In the Media: Disappearing Nutrients, Fasting Windows, & Cycle-Based Eating

From The Consistency Project by EC Synkowski

May 20, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

The episode discusses recent headlines about nutrient dilution in crops, the effects of fasting on appetite and weight management, and the validity of cycle-based diets.

We're looking at some recent headlines — discussing why rising carbon dioxide is diluting nutrients in crops, whether overnight fasting and early breakfasts can actually help you control appetite and manage weight, and why cycle‑based diets aren’t worth the hype. 🔗 Get full show notes GET START WITH THE THREE PILLARS METHOD · DIY with the app · 10-Week Accelerator with EC · Apply for 1:1 Coaching · Coaches Masterclass ABOUT THE SHOW The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives. ABOUT US 📍 EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge® . Find her on social media . 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, kid's book writer , and podcaster. Find him on social media . Full Disclaimer

People in this episode

Host: EC Synkowski

Topics covered

  • nutrient dilution
  • fasting
  • weight management
  • cycle-based diets
  • health
  • nutrition

Keywords

  • carbon dioxide
  • nutrients
  • fasting windows
  • appetite control
  • weight management
  • cycle-based eating

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OptimizeMe Nutrition

Books & works: #800gChallenge

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