Fasting Your Way to Better Health
Not sure about fasting? Down below we give you all the info you need to get you started to a healthier lifestyle.
Top Health Benefits of Fasting
- Supports hormones and genes that influence metabolism.
- May support weight loss.
- Supports blood sugar management.
- Supports gut health.
- Supports heart health.
- May help with disease prevention.
- May delay aging and support growth and metabolism.
- May reset your circadian rhythm.
Types of Fasting
Intermittent Fasting (IF)
- Time-restricted eating (TRE): Eating all daily calories within a specific time window each day. 16/8 = fast 16 hours, eat in an 8-hour window; 18/6 = fast 18 hours, eat in a 6-hour window.
- OMAD (One Meal A Day): Consume only one meal per day, typically within a 1-hour window.
- Eat Stop Eat: A full 24-hour fast once or twice a week.
Periodic Fasting
- 5:2 Diet: Eat normally five days a week and restrict to about 500–600 calories on the other two non-consecutive days.
- Alternate-day fasting: Eat normally one day and fast (or drastically reduce calories to around 500) the next.
Restrictive Fasting
- Water fast: Consuming only water for a set period. Some include black coffee or tea.
- Juice fast: A short liquid fast using fruit and vegetable juices.
- Prolonged fast: Very few or no calories for more than two consecutive days, sometimes a week or longer.
Make Fasting Easier With These Simple Tips
Whether you're a seasoned faster, have had trouble sticking to a practice, or are thinking of trying fasting for the first time, a few simple tips can make your fasting experience healthier and more pleasant. Read more
Disclaimer: Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.
