Intermittent fasting, also known as intermittent energy restriction, is any of various meal timing schedules that cycle between voluntary fasting and non-fasting over a given period.
Methods of intermittent fasting include alternate-day fasting, periodic fasting, and daily time-restricted feeding.
No food is allowed during the fasting period, but you can drink water, coffee, tea and other non-caloric beverages.
Some forms of intermittent fasting allow small amounts of low-calorie foods during the fasting period. Taking supplements is generally allowed while fasting, as long as there are no calories in them.
Combined results from a total of 130 clinical trials show that intermittent fasting could help reduce weight, body mass index (BMI), body fat, “bad” cholesterol, high blood pressure, among other risk factors associated with obesity.
Is intermittent fasting safe for diabetics? If so, how to make intermittent fasting safe when you have diabetes.
For sure intermittent fasting helps to lower blood sugar fast, yet you have to be careful if you are on certain medications or have certain medical conditions.
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