In the last few years, people’s inclination towards intermittent fasting has increased. What is this method of weight loss and how to try it, Shamim Khan tells
Kareena Kapoor and Malaika Arora give credit for their fitness and glowing skin even at the age of 50 to intermittent fasting and eating dinner at 6 or 7 in the evening. This fasting not only helps in losing weight and getting fitness, but also plays an important role in keeping the body healthy by improving metabolism. According to a study by Johns Hopkins University, our metabolism is affected by the circadian rhythm of the body. When food is eaten after sunset, the processing of malcohol in the body is not done in a better way. This is the reason why eating dinner in the evening can prove to be effective in weight loss.
What is this fasting?
Intermittent fasting is a special pattern of eating food, in which calories are not consumed at all for a certain period. This period can be from 12 to 14 hours. During this time, water, coffee or other calorie-free beverages can be consumed. The ideal time frame for different people varies depending on their physical health and metabolism. But initially the fasting period should not exceed 12 hours.
Time-restricted diet
It involves breathing for 12 hours or more daily and eating in the remaining hours. Fasting for 16 hours and then in the remaining 8 hours, you can eat three or more meals.
What are its benefits
During intermittent fasting, low-calorie and healthy food is taken in a few hours of the day. This does not cause the body to crave extra calories and gradually the extra calories start decreasing. This fasting can prevent sudden increase in sugar levels. It improves eating habits and reduces heart-related problems. Intermittent fasting is considered harmful in pregnancy. Therefore, pregnant women should not change their diet without medical advice.
5:2 diet
This method is relatively simple. In this, one eats normal food five days a week. It is advisable to limit the calorie intake to 500-600 grams on the remaining two days. (Based on a conversation with Komal Malik, Chief Dietician, Asian Hospital)
