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What You Need To Know About Intermittent Fasting

Are you trying to lose weight? Have you heard of intermittent fasting before? Here are the things you need to know about intermittent fasting:

What do you think intermittent fasting is? According to Cecilia Synder on Healthline, intermittent fasting is a pattern where you only consume solid food after 12 to 24 hours. During the period of fasting, you should not consume any calorie-related food. However, you can still drink water or any calorie-free beverages. Let’s take a look at the below example to understand more about the fasting time:

Adam is trying to lose weight. He is thinking of trying intermittent fasting for 12 hours. He will be having his first meal of the day at 11 a.m. So, what time is Adam’s second meal? Yes, at 11 p.m. During the 12 hours, Adam can drink water, coffee, or any calorie-free drinks if he wants to. 

The benefits of intermittent fasting

What happens if you try intermittent fasting? This fasting has been a health trend for a while now because it helps not just in losing weight and boosts your metabolic health. It has been studied that intermittent fasting can improve blood sugar, protect the brain, and lower blood pressure. Moreover, it also helps in recovering damaged cells.

Source: Medical News Today

Not all people are advised to do intermittent fasting. Who are those people excluded from doing so?

1. Pregnant or breastfeeding women

2. People who have diabetes

3. People that have a history of eating disorder

4. People that are taking medications

5. Children

Above listed people should consult with a healthcare professional first before proceeding with fasting. 

Source: Baby Center

Let’s strive towards a healthy lifestyle! But be careful because this fasting can make you feel moody if you are just at the beginning. It will take some time for you to get adjusted to it. But when you do, you will know the meaning of achievement. 

Source: Healthline

Adib Mohd

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