Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Mullen, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. In this episode, Holly Jean and Leah chat with Vanessa Spina aka Ketogenic Girl. Vanessa Spina is a Sport Nutrition Specialist (SNS), Biomedical Scientist and the Best Selling author of Keto Essentials. She is an international speaker on the science of keto and host of the popular podcast – Optimal Protein. This episode is all about protein! Specifically, how to minimize muscle loss and maximize the benefits of fasting, weight loss, and metabolic health using a protein sparing modified fast (PSMF). We know keto works. We know fasting works. We know the body can heal and thrive when given the proper tools and opportunity. This conversation is all about how to add one more tool into your nutritional plan to help you overcome plateaus or to kickstart a new program or journey. Have you tried PSMF? Tell us about your experience! Articles: Protein-Sparing Modified Fast Review: Does it aid in weight loss? Diets that Don’t Work for Women