RE: Monkfruit. There are low glycemic index sugars like monkfruit. Sugars derived from brown rice and agave have a similar low GI profile. I don't drink alcohol, my BMI is 22, my total cholesterol is around 80 and my body fat is 16.5%. I don't take any supplements because the actual data on almost all of them have been shaky although I admittedly haven't revisited them in awhil. It seems more promotional with the profit tied into promotion.
Ever so often, I'd have a 90+ year patient; fit, mentally sharp. I had one question I almost always got a 'yes' to. 'Do you have a farm or work outside a lot?'. Almost always the answer was yes.
I also had patient's families, upset because dad was increasingly weak and wanted 'something' to give him more energy and strength. Here I'd also ask one question; 'What is Dad doing all day?'. The answer also was invariably 'nothing.'. I had to break it to them I had no 'Get Dad Stronger' pill and we'd have to come up with a different plan.
I cook over 50% of my food and anything I make has a shelf life of about a week. I think it goes beyond the food choices and connecting you to what you put in your body.
Fasting is fine and there's definitely been solid data regarding longevity although most of the research has been on non-humans. The problem arises when people binge on later meals after skipping breakfast which is much worse than eating smaller portions with better quality food throughout the day.
Her inexperience and hubris will make her the metaphorical Love Child of Britt and Ramaswamy.
All aboard the Stupid Train to DumbF-Ville! This should be one fun flame-out to watch.