The benefits of fasting can not be understated. There are many different approaches such as the 16:8 diet where one fasts for 16 hours and the only eat during 8 hours of the day as their metabolic window. Others prefer approaches such as 5:2 where people can eat normally for five days but then they fast entirely for two in the week. On fasting days, eat calories high in protein with a low glycemic index. Certain people should not fast and it is important to ask a doctor if one can fast. Certain cases, such as pregnancy and Type 1 diabetics, people with eating disorders, adrenal or thyroid issues, children or undernourished people should not be fasting.
Key Takeaways:
- Keeping a consistent sixteen hour window of not eating appears to be a good and practical approach for those individuals attempting to make fasting a regular part of their lives.
- Research suggests that eating late in the day promotes a stronger insulin reaction and more fat storage in the body.
- One way to fast is by skipping breakfast and then eating a normal and healthy lunch and a healthy, pre-eight o’clock dinner.
“The benefits of fasting to both the body and the mind are becoming more and more apparent.”
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