In this article, learn the pros and cons of fasting and how to practice it safely.

Nothing to do with the intermittents du spectacle! In today’s post, we are going to explain to you what intermittent fasting is. The principle ? Alternate periods of time during the day when you do not eat anything and periods of food intake. Good or bad idea, in our article of the day, we focus on the health benefits and risks.

What is intermittent fasting?
Fasting is an ancient practice present in many religions and spiritual movements around the world. It is considered a purification method to rid the body of toxins. in traditional medicine, it was thought that fasting would rejuvenate the body by eliminating its impurities.

Fasting consists of alternating periods of fasting, where you will not eat anything, with periods of food intake. It remains much easier than strict fasting which does not allow any food intake. In addition, there are different ways of fasting: partial fasting, 5:2 method, fasting, etc.

Best Intermittent Fasting Window to Loose Belly Fat

– 16/8
It is probably the most practiced. This method involves fasting for 16 hours a day, which leaves an 8-hour eating period. This guideline is the easiest to follow, since during the 8 hours of fasting, you sleep! In this case, the last meal of the day is before 8 p.m. and the first meal of the following day at noon.

– 12 hour fast
For those who want to start slowly, this is a good method. Food intake is prohibited until you have completed 12 hours of fasting. You are free to carry out this fasting period whenever you wish during the day. It is therefore possible to dine earlier if you wish to have your breakfast earlier and vice versa. The important thing is simply to maintain a 12-hour fasting period.

– 5:2
This method involves fasting two days a week. It is recommended to alternate the days of fasting and to ingest few calories during the days of food intake. We recommend during the two days of fasting, to consume around 800 calories and women 700.

– Alternate fasting
In other words, fast every other day. For the more seasoned, it is possible to do a strict 24-hour fast or only do a water fast (drinks such as water, coffee and herbal teas are allowed).

– 24 hour fast
This is a strict or water fast for 24 hours once a week. one day once a week. Be careful to carry out this fast by having previously accustomed the body.

Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

The benefits of fasting are many and varied. The most appreciated and attractive remains the loss of weight and fat. However, there are many other benefits that you may not know about! Read on…

• Fight against aging: anti-oxidative stress of body cells
• Regulation of weight and satiety: facilitates the burning of fat thanks to ketogenic bodies which draw on the body’s reserves
• Reduces insulin spikes and therefore hunger
• Reduced risk of diabetes, obesity and cholesterol levelsReduced inflammation
• Fasting is free!
  

Fasting with the aim of losing weight has become trendy this summer. However, it is worth remembering that fasting, although it has many health benefits, can lead to risks to your health if it is not supervised.

Risk of Intermittent Fasting

Health is to be taken seriously and these few tips should be avoided for a successful fast:

• Drink enough water when fasting. Hydration compensates for caloric restriction and appeases hunger
• When taking food do not binge. To take advantage of the benefits of fasting, it will be necessary to favor quality over quantity with meals rich in vegetables, fibers, proteins, whole grains and essential fatty acids.
• Get used to your body and go gradually without setting goals that are too difficult to achieve.
  

Keep in mind that fasting is in no way a diet, it is more a balance to be found between a healthy lifestyle and regular physical activity. At the risk of feeling side effects: fatigue, headaches, frustration, big cravings, dizziness, etc.

In addition, intermittent fasting disrupts the eating rhythm. It is strongly discouraged:

• For kids
• In case of BMI (Body Mass Index) less than 17
• In pregnant women and breastfeeding women
• People with eating disorders
• For patients with heart disease
• person are suffering from hypoglycemia, type 1 diabetes, renal or hepatic insufficiency, cholesterol

We advise you to take advice from a health professional and to accompany the fast with a healthy lifestyle and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables to limit deficiencies.