Intermittent Fasting: What is it, and how does it work?

When you intermittently fast, you don't eat for a certain amount of time every day or week. Several well-liked methods for intermittent fasting include:

• Fasting on alternate days Eat Normally One Day, Then The Next Day, Either Entirely Fast Or Have One Tiny Meal (Less Than 500 Calories).
• A 5:2 FastFive Days A Week, Eat Normally, and Two Days A Week, Fast.
• Daily Fasting With Time Restrictions Eat Normally, But Restrict Your Daily Eating Window to Eight Hours. Take the example of skipping breakfast yet eating lunch at noon and dinner at 8 o'clock.
• According to several studies, alternate-day fasting for weight loss has similar results as a regular low-calorie diet. That makes sense because consuming fewer calories should result in weight loss.
• Can you get healthier by fasting intermittently? Being physically active and losing weight both reduce your risk of obesity-related illnesses like diabetes, sleep apnea, and several types of cancer. Intermittent fasting appears to be roughly as good for these diseases as any other kind of diet that lowers overall calorie intake.

According to some studies, intermittent fasting may be more effective than other diets at reducing inflammation and treating its symptoms, including:

• Alzheimer's condition
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Several sclerosis
• Stroke

It's crucial to note that while uncomfortable side effects are possible with intermittent fasting, they often subside after a month. Among the negative effects are

• Hunger
• Fatigue
• Insomnia
• Nausea
• Headaches

Many people find intermittent fasting to be safe, but not everyone does. If you're pregnant or nursing, skipping meals might not be the best strategy to manage your weight. If you have kidney stones, gastric reflux, diabetes, or other health issues, consult your doctor before beginning an intermittent fast.

Author: Scott L. Hundt

Publisher: Independently Published

Publication Date: Oct 21, 2022

Number of Pages: 26 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: NA

ISBN-13: 9798359402613