What Are the Benefits of Intermittent Fasting?
Every week there seems to be a new piece of evidence proving the health benefits of intermittent fasting. From rapid weight loss, to a lower risk of developing cancer, you would be crazy not to consider trying it out. Plus, A-list celebs like J.Lo, Miranda Kerr and Nicole Kidman swear by the diet – claiming it helps keep them in shape and energised.
Here, we discuss the top five potential benefits of intermittent fasting that are actually backed by research.
1. Helps with weight loss
It’s the number one reason people opt to fast – and it all comes down to your body lowering insulin levels, which helps stimulate lipolysis. This is what helps your body break down fat. Lowering the amount of insulin in your body will not only help break down fat faster, but it will help keep your insulin levels low when you break your fast. It can also lead to the consumption of fewer calories overall, which with help with weight loss.
Excerpted from Body + Soul
