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Modern conveniences and lifestyle have drastically changed not only what we eat, but how and when we eat. These changes have occurred over time, but they may not all be healthy. In a typical western diet, most people will consume three meals per day \u2013 perhaps with a few snacks in between. As a society, we have become increasingly sedentary, and un-scheduled physical activity is not typically part of our natural routine. These dietary and lifestyle changes have significant impacts on health and well-being. Reviewing the research on intermittent fasting provides evidence to support that this lifestyle change could help to improve overall health, as well as the development of chronic disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Intermittent fasting is characterized as alternating periods of eating and fasting. A typical intermittent fast might consist of a period of 16 hours of fasting \u2013 during which water, coffee, or tea may be freely consumed \u2013 followed by an eight-hour non-fasting period. During this time there are typically no restrictions on what kinds of foods you are able to eat. Other forms of intermittent fasting can include alternate day fasting, or fasting for two days per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the science, intermittent fasting may be beneficial for health and well-being, in addition, this lifestyle may be useful in preventing or fighting disease. Studies in mice and rats have uncovered potential benefits of intermittent fasting for a variety of conditions, including heart disease, Alzheimer\u2019s and Parkinson\u2019s disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke. Below is an intermittent fasting review<\/a>, covering some of the research that is revealing the potential of intermittent fasting to impact human health and disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Intermittent fasting has certainly gained significant attention as a way to lose weight. In fact, clinical trials have found that intermittent fasting is effective for weight loss \u2013 in some cases as effective as a calorie-restricted diet. Further beneficial effects have been noted, including reduced triglycerides and reduced cholesterol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is some evidence to suggest that people are more likely to stick to an intermittent fasting diet. This might be because on the non-fasting days there is little restriction on what can be eaten. This is different from a regular calorie-restricted diet, which might be difficult to stick with since the amount and types of food are typically restricted with these diets. This makes them a difficult long-term commitment, ultimately resulting in non-compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Typical side effects that have been associated with intermittent fasting include headache and light-headedness, as well as constipation in some cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Participants on intermittent fasting programs have not only reported weight loss but reductions in fasting insulin and insulin resistance. In some cases, these reductions have been greater than reported for calorie-restricted diets.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWeight loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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