More and more news is coming out on Intermittent Fasting, that once again supports what we have been saying in our Silver Fern™ ELEVATED weight loss program. Notable in the article is that the benefits of intermittent fasting go well beyond just weight loss.
Here are some key takeaways from the article:
First off, the concept of fasting isn’t new, but this dieting approach has been gaining popularity recently. Although fasting can result in weight loss, that’s not the only benefit. Other perks include antiaging effects, and, according to a study in the journal Cell Metabolism, reducing the risk of conditions like diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
One of the biggest myths about fasting is you can’t eat anything, but this isn’t true. Fasting involves cutting back on calories for a short time— sometimes 12 to 16 hours, a few days a week. The idea is restricting calories will help regulate insulin in your body, which in turn aids weight loss.
Read the whole thing: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2016/10/27/is-fasting-to-lose-weight-safe.html.
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