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Introduction
You are probably reading this book because you're considering intermittent fasting to achieve your health goals. Or, you have heard the reports of how effective it can be for weight loss. You've heard others raving about the benefits of intermittent fasting and how it has changed their lives. More importantly, you're wondering, is intermittent fasting just another over-hyped fad? This book will answer all of your questions succinctly but thoroughly.
There's a lot of reliable information on intermittent fasting out there, most of it by nutrition experts and medical professionals. There are hundreds of blogs and testimonies from people who have tried it. There's also a large volume of research on the benefits of intermittent fasting with very positive findings.
This book will save you the trouble of reading through hundreds of websites and dozens of studies. It will condense the most relevant information, and proven tips. These are all of the key basics you need to know in order to make an informed decision about whether it's for you.
If you have already decided that you want to go for it, the five simple steps discussed here will help you jump-start your intermittent fasting plan and quickly integrate it into your lifestyle.
Lastly, this book will arm you with some valuable tips and recommendations to help your fasting routine go more smoothly – and help you get the most out of intermittent fasting.
Chapter 1: Why Fast Intermittently?
There are many reasons to consider intermittent fasting as a healthy lifestyle choice. The main reason is that it's not a traditional diet.
Whether your goal is to lose weight or simply boost your overall health and vitality, intermittent fasting does not restrict you to specific foods or involve calorie-counting. You simply abstain from eating during fasting hours and eat what you want during eating hours – within reason, of course!
It's this flexibility that makes intermittent fasting so popular and much easier to adopt as a lasting lifestyle habit.
Is Intermittent Fasting A Fad?
Absolutely not. All the evidence points to the fact that intermittent fasting is here to stay. It has become a lifestyle choice for hundreds of people, with many more coming on board as research continues to discover and confirm its seemingly endless benefits.
Fasting has been practiced for centuries by various cultures worldwide for both health and spiritual benefits. It is only recently that it has become known in the West as a healthy lifestyle choice.
It's highly unlikely that the practice of intermittent fasting will go away anytime soon, especially as more and more health experts are acknowledging its benefits.
Whereas health experts had previously warned about the potential dangers of skipping meals, research findings and real-life examples have caused them to do a 180-degree turn. In fact, nutrition experts are so convinced of the benefits of intermittent fasting that they are now recommending it to clients who simply cannot stick to a traditional diet.
Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
The final deal-breaker is that study after study has proven the powerful and varied benefits of intermittent fasting. Over 75 years of scientific research has conclusively confirmed the following benefits:
- It improves metabolism.
- It reduces high blood pressure.
- It reduces cholesterol levels.
- It promotes longevity.
- It reduces oxidative stress.
- It improves mental function.
- It reduces the risk of age-related degenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
- It improves insulin sensitivity and can guard against diabetes.
- It reduces inflammation.
- It reduces the risk of cancer.
Who Intermittent Fasting Is Not For
Unfortunately, intermittent fasting is not for everyone. There are certain conditions where intermittent fasting can be harmful to health. You absolutely must not fast, or at the very least consult a doctor if:
- You are pregnant.
- You are breastfeeding.
- You are anemic.
- You have a history of eating disorders.
- You have diabetes.
- You have a heart condition.
- You are under 18.
- You are on medications that must be taken during meals.
The bottom line is that the combined benefits of intermittent fasting can immensely improve your quality of life. And we can definitely expect more amazing breakthroughs as more research is conducted.
Before proceeding further, the traditional disclaimer must be made here: Although intermittent fasting is risk-free for normal, healthy individuals of both sexes, it is advisable to check with your doctor first.
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