What is intermittent fasting?
Intermittent fasting (IF) is an easy-to-follow eating schedule that alternates between windows of eating and fasting. Many people prefer IF because it allows you to enjoy the food that you regularly eat. The only difference is that you consume your food in a shorter time frame. Unlike other diets, IF is easy to implement into your routine and allows you to continue eating the foods you enjoy.
Benefits of Intermittent Fasting:
- Weight loss
- Reduces “bad” LDL cholesterol
- Can reduce insulin resistance, protecting against type 2 diabetes
- Reduces inflammation, a key cause of many chronic diseases
- Shown to reduce blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol, and triglycerides
- Increases levels of HGH and testosterone, which allows you to lose weight without losing muscle
- May help regulate circadian rhythms and improve metabolism