Should You Try Intermittent Fasting?
What is intermittent fasting all about, and why is this eating technique gaining so much attention? We’ve assessed what the evidence has to say about the possible advantages and disadvantages of intermittent fasting for your health. The dietary strategy known as intermittent fasting emphasises time-restricted eating and alternates between fasting periods that often last more than 12 hours. Given that intermittent fasting is believed to help us follow our bodies’ natural circadian rhythm, you may already be intermittent fasting to some level without even being aware of it.
The benefit of intermittent fasting is that there are several varieties, so you may choose the one that works best for you. There are advantages and disadvantages, like with anything.
Pros
1. Easy to Follow: You just eat per the time of day or day of the week when you follow an eating strategy that includes intermittent fasting. All you need is a watch or a calendar to know when to eat once you’ve chosen the intermittent fasting regimen that works best for you.
Excerpted from Zee News
