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Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Diets and Nutrition

Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

By Kiwilimón - 2018-10-08T17:11:26.905084Z
  What’s better: eating 5 times a day or limiting food intake to as few meals as possible? The answer may surprise you… For a long time, it has been said that having several meals a day is beneficial for health; however, it has been discovered that doing the opposite – following intermittent fasting – also has many advantages. If you don’t know how this nutritional model works, let us explain it to you. Intermittent fasting consists of combining fasting periods with eating periods. There are several types of fasting, but the most common ones alternate fasting periods of 12, 16, 24, and 48 hours. In the simplest one, the 12-hour fast, you have to fast for 12 hours, while in the 48-hour fast, it is necessary to abstain from consuming any food for 2 complete days. Although it may seem complicated, fasting this way is simple and offers great advantages. Keep reading to learn about the main benefits of intermittent fasting:
  • Helps decrease triglycerides and better control blood sugar and bad cholesterol levels.
  • Assists in losing fat without reducing muscle mass.
  • Reduces the risk of developing diabetes.
  • Enhances self-control when it comes to food intake.
  • Improves blood pressure and increases insulin sensitivity.
  • Helps reduce overall inflammation in the body.
  • Increases the production of growth hormone, which keeps tissues youthful.
  • Provides more energy.
  • Allows the body to detoxify and cleanse itself.
As you can see, intermittent fasting can bring many benefits to your health. If you are considering trying it for a while, we suggest consulting a specialist first to evaluate your dietary needs and recommend the best option according to your health status.

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