What is intermittent fasting?

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Intermittent fasting with the right approach helps, but it has different results and impacts depending on the medical condition of an individual. Its major eating pattern involves regular, short-term fasts or periods of minimal or no food consumption. Most people understand intermittent fasting as a weight loss intervention. Fasting for short periods helps people eat fewer calories, which may result in weight loss. However, intermittent fasting may also help modify risk factors for health conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, such as lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels

There are several different intermittent fasting methods. The most popular ones include:

1. The 16:8 method.
2. The warrior diet.
3. Eat stop eat method.
4. Alternate-day fasting (ADF).

All methods can be effective, but figuring out which one works best depends on the individual. The 16/8 intermittent fasting plan is one of the most popular styles of fasting for weight loss. The plan restricts food consumption and calorie-containing beverages to a set window of eight hours per day. It requires abstaining from food for the remaining 16 hours of the day. While other diets can set strict rules and regulations, the 16/8 method is based on a time-restricted feeding (TRF) model and is more flexible. Research indicates that time-restricted feeding patterns such as the 16/8 method may prevent hypertension and reduce the amount of food consumed, leading to weight loss, A 2016 study found that when combined with resistance training, the 16/8 method helped decrease fat mass and maintain muscle mass in male participants. While the 16/8 method can easily fit into any lifestyle, some people may find it challenging to avoid eating for 16 hours straight. Follow the below-mentioned instructions.

1. Eating too many snacks or junk food during your 8-hour window can eliminate the positive effects associated with 16/8 intermittent fasting.
2. Be sure to eat a balanced diet comprising fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and protein to maximize the potential health benefits of this diet.
3. You are allowed to have a few liquids in your fasting window like black coffee or tea, sugar-free or diet soda, and carbonated water.
4. start with 12: 12, and then gradually keep adding one hour to the fasting window.

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