There is a lot of buzz going around the term “intermittent fasting”. Every now and then we hear and read stud related to intermittent fasting. It is an easy method for weight loss. It was crowned as the trendiest weight-loss method in the year 2019. For the people who are familiar with fasting, intermittent fasting won’t be harder for them to follow. This type of fasting has made its name all across the globe, and a lot of people are following this trendy fasting. It has a lot of benefits. Here is all you need to know about intermittent fasting.
What is intermittent fasting?
Intermittent Fasting simply means intermittent energy restriction. It is a scheduled cycle of your daily meal intake between your fasting and non-fasting time period. You only take a maximum of two meals a day and fast for 16 hours until you can eat again. Two meals a day is not difficult as it seems. It is not necessary that everyone does 16 hours of intermittent fasting; some people don’t have the stamina to do so, which is entirely okay. You can also fast for a shorter time span, but keeping in mind that you have to eat two meals a day that fully completes your appetite. You can either eat from 9 a.m to 5 p.m, or you can also have your meals from 1 p.m to 8 p.m. You have 6-7 hours to yourself just to eat. However, don’t go too extreme with your food consumption. Remember, you are still on a diet.
Does it help in weight loss?
If you are not the person who follows regular diet plans then intermittent fasting can help you get rid of the extra fats. According to the research findings, intermittent fasting is relatively more effective than other diets. It can give you positive results in just a few days. The main purpose of intermittent fasting is to decrease the levels of your insulin. A low level of insulin is your one-way to weight loss. When you are fasting, the insulin in your body automatically decreases. It causes the release of the already stored sugar in your fat cells and will form energy. The insulin levels decrease for long enough for the fat into your body to burn off.
What to eat during intermittent fasting?
Remember it is fasting not starving! Eat/drink things that keep you energized. Drink a lot of water to keep yourself hydrated. You can have water, coffee, calorie-free beverages. And when it comes to solids, you can consume fruits and vegetables such broccoli, cauliflower, as they can complete your appetite. You can also have fish that are rich in proteins and contain healthy fats and Vitamin D, and all of these elements are very important for your body to consume to function properly. You can also have other foods such as lentils, chickpeas, black beans, and beans. And all of these are proven to help with weight loss. Other than that, you can have strawberries, eggs, and also nuts of any kind.
Other than weight loss, intermittent fasting also helps to lower blood sugar levels, improves metabolism, reduces inflammation and helps to maintain good overall health. Try out intermittent fasting, it can surely do wonders for you.
by: Abeer Arshad
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