Intermittent Fasting: Dos and Don'ts | Photo Credit: iStock Images
Many diets focus on what to eat, but intermittent fasting is all about when you eat. This is one diet that gives you slots (in terms of timing) -- you only eat during a specific time. Fasting for a certain number of hours each day or eating just one meal a couple of days a week, can help your body burn fat, shows research.
Can the human body handle long hours of fasting? Are we not told that staying hungry for too long will make us prone to acidity? Johns Hopkins neuroscientist Dr Mark Mattson who has studied intermittent fasting for 25 years, says that our bodies have evolved to be able to go without food for many hours, or even several days or longer. He cites how in prehistoric times before humans learned to farm, they were hunters and gatherers who evolved to survive and thrive for long periods without eating. They had to: It took a lot of time and energy to hunt game and gather nuts and berries, Dr Mattson says.
With too much digital work with lesser running around, humans have eased themselves into the unhealthy sedentary lifestyle. Extra calories and less activity can mean a higher risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and other illnesses. If we are not burning as many calories and as efficiently as even our elders did 50 years ago, we must at least cut down on the quantity of calorie intake.
Scientific studies are showing that intermittent fasting may help reverse the trends of non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular problems, diabetes, blood pressure, obesity, hypertension etc that we have set ourselves up for.
But there are many who find that despite their best efforts and determination, Intermittent Fasting is not delivering the results for them. Why is it that IF does not work for some? Here is a troubleshooting guide. Are you doing these things wrong?
Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a professional healthcare provider if you have any specific questions about any medical matter.
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