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New York Post
09-07-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Is this extreme intermittent fasting the key to a long life?
Intermittent fasting — which involves restricting when you eat, most commonly consuming food within an eight-hour window and fasting for the other 16 hours — is all the rage these days, with celeb fans including Jennifer Aniston, Chris Pratt and Kourtney Kardashian. But some emerging research points to benefits of fasting for an entire day or more — a method known as prolonged fasting. Studies show this extreme form of fasting can boost immunity and brain health while reducing the risk of Type 2 diabetes and certain chronic diseases. But how many hours of not eating should you shoot for? And, on the other hand, how long is too much? 5 Intermittent fasting, which involves restricting when you eat, is all the rage these days. Getty Images/iStockphoto Meet the fasting fan Chris Rhodes, who holds a Ph.D. in nutritional biochemistry and is the CEO of Mimio Health, told The Post that, when it comes to health benefits, the 'real magic begins around the 36-hour mark' between meals. 'At around 36 hours, you're going to be totally depleted of your glycogen [a form of glucose] stores and entering the fasting state,' Rhodes said. That's when your metabolism enters ketosis, in which the body burns fat for energy instead of glucose — improving your insulin sensitivity, lowering your blood pressure and giving your brain a boost, he added. This also kicks off a biological chain reaction that scientists believe may slow aging and ward off chronic disease. 'That is going to trigger the process of autophagy, which is that cellular cleanup and recycling mechanism,' Rhodes said. The process will continue to ramp up in the hours that follow, when the immune system starts to undergo a dramatic reset. He says it can have 'profound effects' on inflammation and immunity. According to Rhodes, shorter fasts — like skipping breakfast or eating once a day — show 'improvement in some metabolic markers,' but you're not getting a lot of additional benefits. Chris Rhodes, who holds a Ph.D. in nutritional biochemistry, says the real magic begins around the 36-hour mark. Courtesy of Dr. Chris Rhodes 'It takes around 20 to 24 hours for your body to fully deplete those glycogen stores,' he said. 'Even at that point, that's kind of when you're just starting to kick off a lot of these benefits.' That being said, he cautions against fasting past the 72-hour mark — especially without medical supervision — since this is when the body is in danger of shifting into starvation mode. 'This is the point during long term fasting where the body can start to damage itself and become less functional over time,' Rhodes said. Once your 'feeding day' — a k a the day you get to eat again — arrives, he recommends making sure you're getting enough protein, fiber and nutrients in to make up for the days you were running on empty. 'Prolonged fasting is not as well studied but it does seem to have similar benefits as ADF. However, it is more dangerous and should not be done without physician supervision.' Dr. Christopher Choi 'Eat the rainbow,' Rhodes said. 'Focus a lot on vegetables that are going to be high in fiber that are going to really fill you up without adding too much of a big calorie load.' He also suggested avoiding processed meat and processed foods that 'are going to be taxing on your liver and not going to support your detoxification.' 5 Rhodes describes it as the body getting 'rid of all the things that are not working for us and replacing them with new functional things that are more metabolically efficient.' KMPZZZ – So how do you suppress your appetite for that long? Of course, for beginners of prolonged fasting, the hardest part might be fighting hunger pangs. That's why Rhodes launched Mimeo Health, which offers supplements that — in addition to boosting mood, performance and longevity — can help suppress appetite. They recently completed a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that showed taking the supplements for eight weeks helped people control their appetite, reduced their cravings and enhanced their satisfaction from meals when they did eat. 5 Once your 'feeding day' — AKA the day you get to eat again — arrives, Rhodes recommends making sure you're getting enough nutrients in to make up for the days you were running on empty. nerudol – His other suggestions include drinking lots of tea and water, chewing gum, smelling cinnamon sticks and just generally keeping your mind occupied. A little bone broth is OK too. As long as you're not exceeding roughly 200 calories a day, you're in the clear, he said. Rhodes also recommends beginners take it slow. 'Start by skipping breakfast, then get yourself up to a 16-hour fast,' he said. If you want to go further than that, work your way up to one meal a day, then every other day and so on. 'Make sure that it's something that you can do safely and that it's something that you want to do as a lifestyle and incorporate it from there,' he added. The discipline that it takes to commit to a fasting regime is why Rhodes launched Mimio Health, which offers supplements that can help suppress appetite. Mimio It's not easy. Rhodes admitted that when he first started fasting as a lifestyle, he had to quit when he got into a relationship and his girlfriend found it weird. The downsides — and possible dangers — of prolonged fasting It's also not for everyone. Obesity expert Dr. Christopher Choi told The Post that 'both alternate day fasting (ADF) and prolonged fasting over 36 hours are generally considered healthy.' ADF, in particular, 'has a lot of evidence supporting its benefits, including weight loss, lower blood pressure, improvement in insulin sensitivity, cholesterol improvement and metabolic parameters,' as well as increased lifespan, he said. 5 Rhodes' other suggestions for reducing food cravings include drinking lots of tea and water, chewing gum, smelling cinnamon sticks and keeping your mind occupied. Drobot Dean – 'Prolonged fasting is not as well studied but it does seem to have similar benefits as ADF,' he said. 'However, it is more dangerous and should not be done without physician supervision.' As far as downsides go, he noted that it can be difficult to maintain on a long-term basis, and it can cause irritability, weakness and fatigue. 'Prolonged fasting may even cause hypoglycemia and hypotension,' Choi said. 'Prolonged fasting is not generally practiced. People who have diabetes, hypertension or are pregnant may not be able to participate in fasting.' Who shouldn't do prolonged fasting? Then there are psychological factors to take into consideration. 'People who have a history of eating disorders are not a good fit,' for any type of fasting regimen, clinical psychologist Renee Solomon told The Post. 5 'Both alternate day fasting (ADF) and prolonged fasting over 36 hours are generally considered healthy,' obesity expert Dr. Christopher Choi told The Post. milanmarkovic78 – 'This makes them become even more obsessive and disturbed by their eating disorder. It is too regimented for them and focuses on losing weight in a way that is not balanced for them,' she added. Solomon noted that women with hormonal issues are also not good candidates for fasting, as it 'can impact periods, ovulation, and possibly lead to infertility.' Finally, she cautioned that 'people with thyroid conditions should also not do any type of fasting, as it can negatively impact their thyroid condition, and neither should children or teenagers, as it can delay their growth, puberty and brain development.' Rhodes believes most people can benefit from fasting at least once, even if it's a short one. 'I think that it really helps break you out of this mindset that we have been fed in American society since we were kids: You need to eat all the time, you should not ever feel any kind of hunger, hunger is bad,' he said. He added: 'If you want to break that societal cycle, if you want to just try something new, it can be really helpful and really powerful.'
Vogue
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Moschino Resort 2026 Collection
Franco Moschino's contribution to fashion deserves study not only for his irreverent challenge to the bourgeois status quo through style—he was, at heart, an intelligent and elegant designer who championed chic laced with a sly sense of humor—but also for his semantic flair, using wording to toe the line between critique and witty insouciance. It's a legacy that's anything but easy to revive, yet Adrian Appiolaza, now at the helm of the brand, appears to be charting his own path forward. His take is part surreal irony, part high-spirited eccentricity, tempered by a keen eye on the market's currents. For resort, he teamed up with co-conspirator and lensman Chris Rhodes to stage a roving fantasy holiday—from gambling away your fortunes in Las Vegas to channeling your inner explorer in the Grand Canyon, with a quick supermarket pit stop to restock your supplies. After sweating it all out at the local gym (even dream vacations require a modicum of discipline), the itinerary wrapped with a motel poolside Christmas party, complete with Santas, tinsel stoles, and gowns streaked with shooting stars. 'It's almost if you dress up with your Christmas decorations,' joked Appiolaza. 'I don't want to be too conceptual, or niche.' The wardrobe for such a whirlwind travel itinerary leaned heavily on dynamic sportswear and activewear—reimagined, deconstructed, and crossbred. Tailoring morphed into leisurewear via cozy fabrics, while tracksuits got an upgrade in suiting textiles. Surreal trompe l'oeils were never far: a classic trench sprouted sleeves inspired by the Tie Me Bag; a bikini was improbably woven into a turtleneck; slot machine screens exploded into prints on shirts and tunics; a tailored blazer came cinched with a boxer's waistband; and, naturally, one handbag took the form of a fish. 'Chaos is one of the most inspiring concepts I've picked up from Franco Moschino,' said Appiolaza. 'Fashion often fixates on a single message. But his whole ethos was about resisting restriction, embracing individuality, and—most importantly—limiting the limitations. Freedom means everything to me.'
Vogue
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Moschino Spring 2026 Menswear Collection
Franco Moschino's contribution to fashion deserves study not only for his irreverent challenge to the bourgeois status quo through style—he was, at heart, an intelligent and elegant designer who championed chic laced with a sly sense of humor—but also for his semantic flair, using wording to toe the line between critique and witty insouciance. It's a legacy that's anything but easy to revive, yet Adrian Appiolaza, now at the helm of the brand, appears to be charting his own path forward. His take is part surreal irony, part high-spirited eccentricity, tempered by a keen eye on the market's currents. For resort, he teamed up with co-conspirator and lensman Chris Rhodes to stage a roving fantasy holiday—from gambling away your fortunes in Las Vegas to channeling your inner explorer in the Grand Canyon, with a quick supermarket pit stop to restock your supplies. After sweating it all out at the local gym (even dream vacations require a modicum of discipline), the itinerary wrapped with a motel poolside Christmas party, complete with Santas, tinsel stoles, and gowns streaked with shooting stars. 'It's almost if you dress up with your Christmas decorations,' joked Appiolaza. 'I don't want to be too conceptual, or niche.' The wardrobe for such a whirlwind travel itinerary leaned heavily on dynamic sportswear and activewear—reimagined, deconstructed, and crossbred. Tailoring morphed into leisurewear via cozy fabrics, while tracksuits got an upgrade in suiting textiles. Surreal trompe l'oeils were never far: a classic trench sprouted sleeves inspired by the Tie Me Bag; a bikini was improbably woven into a turtleneck; slot machine screens exploded into prints on shirts and tunics; a tailored blazer came cinched with a boxer's waistband; and, naturally, one handbag took the form of a fish. 'Chaos is one of the most inspiring concepts I've picked up from Franco Moschino,' said Appiolaza. 'Fashion often fixates on a single message. But his whole ethos was about resisting restriction, embracing individuality, and—most importantly—limiting the limitations. Freedom means everything to me.'
Reuters
23-04-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Benchmark Minerals and ICE team up for battery material futures
LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - Prices of battery materials lithium and cobalt assessed by consultancy Benchmark Minerals Intelligence (BMI) will be used for contracts launched by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) in June, BMI told Reuters. For BMI, a price reporting agency (PRA), this is an important step in having its prices used to settle derivative contracts traded on exchanges, an area dominated by information firms Fastmarkets and S&P Global Commodity Insights. An agreement between BMI and ICE (ICE.N), opens new tab signed earlier this year covers prices of lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, spodumene concentrate and cobalt hydroxide, BMI said. Spodumene concentrate contains lithium. They are all crucial materials for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, a key plank of the global energy transition. BMI said the contracts will be cash-settled and listed in London on ICE Futures Europe. New contracts typically need regulatory approval. ICE declined to comment. "BMI is the benchmark for lithium and critical mineral prices that settle billions of dollars of contracts," said BMI Executive Chairman Simon Moores. Industry sources say BMI has pioneered price assessments for lithium, cobalt and critical minerals price reporting. Approval by the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) indicates that BMI's assessment methodology has been reviewed and conforms with international best practices and standards. In March, ICE Futures Europe President Chris Rhodes told the FT Global Commodities Summit in Switzerland that the exchange was planning to launch lithium, cobalt and spodumene derivatives in London this year. At that time Rhodes said the advantage of these contracts on ICE is that many of the participants active in these markets are already managing their wider energy portfolio at ICE. Last year, UK-based Global Commodities Holdings Ltd said it was working with ICE to create cash-settled derivatives contracts for nickel, also used in electric vehicle batteries. Commodity exchanges across the globe are seeking to capture strong expected growth in demand for minerals needed for electric vehicles and renewable energy. CME Group (CME.O), opens new tab and the London Metal Exchange (LME), owned by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing ( opens new tab, offer futures in lithium and cobalt, while China's Guangzhou Futures Exchange has listed lithium carbonate futures. Singapore-based Abaxx Commodities Exchange launched lithium carbonate and nickel sulphate contracts this year.
Reuters
27-03-2025
- Business
- Reuters
NYSE-parent ICE plans to launch battery metals derivatives this year
LAUSANNE, March 25 (Reuters) - Intercontinental Exchange (ICE.N), opens new tab plans to launch derivatives in battery metals cobalt and lithium spodumene in London later this year, an executive said on Tuesday. "Our customer base is looking to us to provide products to hedge. Our role is to make sure there's a broad product suite," Chris Rhodes, president of ICE Futures Europe, told the FT Global Commodities Summit in Lausanne, Switzerland. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. Sign up here. "ICE are planning to launch battery raw materials this year, lithium and cobalt and spodumene will be the start of that." A ICE spokesperson said the exchange was looking at adding contracts in lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, lithium spodumene and cobalt. Exchanges across the globe are seeking to capture strong expected growth in demand for minerals needed for electric vehicles and storage batteries. The CME Group Inc (CME.O), opens new tab and the London Metal Exchange (LME) offer futures in lithium and cobalt while the LME hosts the world's most active nickel contract. China's Guangzhou Futures Exchange has seen strong growth in its lithium carbonate futures since their launch in July 2023, but there are hurdles for foreigners to participate. Earlier this month, the Singapore-based Abaxx Commodities Exchange launched a lithium carbonate contract and in January it kicked off trading in nickel sulphate. Last year, UK-based Global Commodities Holdings Ltd said it was working with ICE to create cash-settled derivatives contracts that can be settled and cleared centrally. The LME is owned by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd ( opens new tab.
