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fasting, including improved cholesterol and blood sugar levels. But the primary reason people choose intermittent fasting is for weight loss, and research indicates that people can lose an average of 3%–7% of their body fat over eight weeks. Still, people with certain medical conditions can put themselves at risk through intermittent fasting, so check with your doctor before embarking on this path. There is debate over whether intermittent fasting works because eating for fewer hours each day is inherently good for us or because most people who intermittently fast consume fewer calories. Either way, experts recommend primarily consuming nutrient-rich foods
IS THE 16/8 DIET RIGHT FOR YOU? Understanding Intermittent Fasting
Are humans meant to have 24-7 access to all the food they want? Maybe not. Some argue that eating too frequently hurts our health just as much as consuming too many calories. As a result, intermittent fasting has been gaining popularity among celebrities, fitness gurus, and ordinary people looking to lose weight and improve their health. Intermittent fasting refers to restricting your food intake during certain hours or on specific days of the week. Some people choose not to eat at all every other day or only eat five days a week. The most
common form of intermittent fasting, however, is time-restricted eating. This method allows you to eat daily, but only during a specific window. The most popular form of time- restricted eating is the 16/8 method. People on this plan eat only during an eight-hour window each day and fast for the other 16 hours. Whether eating from noon to 8 p.m., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. is best will depend on your habits, schedule, and personal preferences.
Various studies have shown many possible benefits to intermittent
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