Can Intermittent Fasting Improve Heart Health?
Heart diseases are still the number one cause of death for people around the world. The role of intermittent fasting for heart heath has been revealed in the past years. From boosting cardiovascular health to helping build endurance, it has multiple health benefits!
Well, the world has given in to this new fad of losing pounds and calories – intermittent fasting! People find it easier to stick to this way of fasting than the traditional one. One can follow this type of diet and still not end up feeling deprived. However, the rising cases of death through heart attack reveal that no matter how much you exercise or eat properly, heart diseases are still one of the leading causes of death among people. What if we tell you that a healthy heart has a lot to do with your eating window in comparison to your calorie count? Intermittent fasting can help improve the way our body responds to a hormone called insulin. It is this insulin that balances blood sugar levels in the body. Controlled cholesterol and blood sugar levels can curb the risk of weight gain and diabetes- two major factors causing heart disease.
What is intermittent fasting? “Intermittent fasting is simply time-restricted eating. Eating hours may vary between 10 am and 7 pm, 11 am and 8 pm, and 8 am and 8 pm. It is mostly a 12-hour fast for beginners,” says Kaul.
Excerpted from Health Shots
