Weight Loss Boost with Intermittent Fasting

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Intermittent fasting is not so much about what you eat, but rather how much you eat and, specifically, when you eat. The idea is that when you eat––or rather, how you structure your eating patterns––can have profound effects on your health and performance.

There are severals ways to go about intermittent fasting:
– One method involves eating only during an 8-hour window of time every day, i.e., between 10 AM and 6 PM.
– Another method involves fasting for 24 hours one or two days a week, then eating normally the rest of the week.
– A third method involved eating normally for 5 days a week, then interspersing two days of eating only 600-800 calories.

Naturally, what you eat is important, even if you are fasting intermittently. Likely, what you eat becomes more important; if you choose to eat in this way, it is important to incorporate nutrient-dense foods and get rid of the junk. Also, the effects of intermittent fasting are diminished if one binge during eating time. However, if you tailor your diet in this way, your health may stand to benefit.

Intermittent Fasting May Help Control Blood Sugar

Studies show that intermittent fasting may improve insulin resistance, resulting in lower blood sugar levels. This is important for the millions of diabetics, and the millions assumed to be pre-diabetic in the United States.

Furthermore, certain studies found that intermittent fasting might provide some protection from kidney damage in those with diabetes.

Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health

Intermittent fasting has been shown to improve blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and triglycerides, Intermittent fasting may also be beneficial for eliminating inflammation within the body, a key factor in heart disease and other diseases.

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