0 Is Intermittent Fasting Safe?

By Tom Taylor


For centuries people have had intense discussions on whether or not fasting is safe.

Experts have been debating the benefits of fasting for years.

There are different types of fasting techniques but one that is pretty popular is intermittent fasting.

With this method you restrict your calorie intake on the days you are fasting and eat regularly on the days you are not. Intermittent fasting can be done by rotating days of eating with days of fasting or 5 days eating and 2 days of fasting.

Listed below are three examples of how this method of fasting can improve your health and slim your waistline.

Restricts Calories

Fasting is an ideal replacement for typical dieting because you can enjoy the things you like while still reducing your calorie intake.

Cutting calories in this way will promote healthy weight loss.

No Calorie Counting

When utilizing fasting as a method of weight loss you are not required to restrict what you eat as on traditional diets.

Fasting works well because it does not require a major shift in the way you eat. Instead, you are allowed to eat the things you want except on the days you fast and typically drink water, teas and other low calorie drinks.

Fasting helps with weight loss because of the calorie restriction that occurs on the days you are not eating.

Improved Health And Longevity

Intermittent fasting has a number of other health benefits which include, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, regulating blood sugar and reducing the risk of alzheimer's disease.

Fasting also improves mental awareness, increases energy levels and boosts metabolism.

If you want to lose weight even faster start exercising several days a week.

Engaging in an exercise program will speed up your weight loss and improve your health.

While fasting, it is recommended that you eat a diet containing fruits, vegetables and lean proteins.

It is also important that you drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and remove waste from your system.

These are only a few of the positive benefits of fasting for weight loss. Before beginning any program for weight loss be sure to discuss it with your doctor.






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