Although not new to the diet scene, intermittent fasting has gotten a lot of attention lately. You might have heard of it or maybe you know someone who?s doing it.

So, what exactly is intermittent fasting?

Intermittent fasting means limiting the amount of time you spend eating during the day. An example of this type of fasting is eating during an eight-hour period and then fast for 16 hours. You may need to vary the times you eat to accomplish this style of eating. It might mean delaying breakfast or eating dinner sooner than you?re used to.

What are the benefits?

According to Dr. Brian Clement of Hippocrates Institute, ?Taking a break from eating allows your body to use energy elsewhere instead of constantly focusing on the breaking down of your food.? This gives your body a much-needed break so it can do important things like stimulate the repair and regeneration of your body?s cells. It can significantly boost immunity giving our body the ability to better fight off pathogens.

Should you try intermittent fasting?

If this concept is new to you, check with your healthcare professional to see if it?s right for you. You could also try fasting in moderation like stop eating by 7:00 PM every night. Like any change in diet and lifestyle, there?s no one-size fits all blueprint. If you?re confident that intermittent fasting will not interfere with your health (blood sugar issues, medications, etc.), try it for three to five days and see how you feel. If you feel better, it?s a good indication that intermittent fasting is benefitting your health. If you feel worse, there may be other health concerns you need to address first.

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