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Intermittent fasting. See what it's about

Homepage Articles Intermittent fasting. See what it's about

Intermittent fasting. See what it's about

I'm going to try to get a closer look at what it is and by whom it can be used, and it's going to cause a lot of controversy among dietitians.

Table of Contents

1. Diet IF what is it?
2. Why eat like that?
3. Who would it even be suitable for if dieting?
4. The defects of IF

1. Diet IF what is it?

The most popular method is 16/8, where we fast for 16 hours and eat our meals in an eight-hour nutrition window. The duration of the food window should be adjusted individually so that we can consume enough food to meet our energy and nutrient needs. Another method called 5/2 involves a high calorie restriction introduced for 2 consecutive days a week, and for the remaining 5 days we should avoid our usual diet. It should be low in protein, full of vitamins and minerals. We should not forget about proper nutrition.

2. Why eat like that?

Intermittent fasting is therefore a very useful tool in the prevention of diabetes and in the fight against fractional cholesterol. However, studies have shown that the rate of metabolism is also identical, given that in low-functioning people, insulin excess results in the release of unnecessary kilograms of fat into the body. In the case of long-term fat burning, it can also reverse the effects of fasting. This is a better way to improve metabolism, as well as improving blood circulation, improving the metabolism of cholesterol, reducing blood sugar, and reducing the metabolic rate of cholesterol in the human body.

3. Who would it even be suitable for if dieting?

It can also improve health in people at high risk of asthma, diabetes, heart disease, and inflammatory conditions. An additional benefit of reducing food intake is saving time. Periodic fasting can be a good option for people with insulin-glucose disorders and obesity and leptin-related obesity.

4. The defects of IF

However, if each organism is different, it is not recommended to maintain all the changes in blood sugar levels. Avoiding meals may disrupt the production of digestive enzymes during the adaptation period. This is not a rule because in some (e.g. those with gastrointestinal reflux) there is often an improvement in the appetite. If each person has a different body, however, the majority of the body may also experience a change in the way the blood sugar is absorbed.
Author
mgr David Janitzek
Source

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