Here's what experts say about the rewards — and risks — of intermittent fasting
1 year, 11 months ago

Here's what experts say about the rewards — and risks — of intermittent fasting

Salon  

"So, what do you do about eating?" "Well," the doctor replied, "I practice intermittent fasting." "Intermittent fasting isn't about what you eat, it's about when," says Elizabeth Ward, a Boston area registered dietitian and nutrition consultant. And a widely circulated 2019 New England Journal of Medicine review of the "Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease" reported that "The metabolic switch from glucose-based to ketone-based energy" may result in "increased stress resistance, increased longevity, and a decreased incidence of diseases, including cancer and obesity." "Intermittent fasting has been linked to a decrease in inflammation, which is believed to be a contributing factor to several chronic diseases."

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Is intermittent fasting bad for your hair?
1 week, 1 day ago

Is intermittent fasting bad for your hair?

Firstpost  

Intermittent fasting permits individuals to consume the daily calorie intake in eight to twelve hours, with the remainder of the day being spent fasting. A new study suggests that the diet could also slow down hair regrowth Intermittent fasting has been linked to an increased risk of death from heart disease. According to a new study, intermittent fasting among health …

Intermittent fasting for weight loss? Study reveals shocking side-effect that will make you think twice
1 week, 3 days ago

Intermittent fasting for weight loss? Study reveals shocking side-effect that will make you think twice

Hindustan Times  

Intermittent fasting, which involves windows of eating and fasting, is a popular recommendation for achieving weight loss goals. The researchers in their observation kept the mice under strict eating patterns much like intermittent fasting- periods of eating and fasting. This change in hair growth happens due to the shift of energy source during intermittent fasting. The research, led by stem …

Is fasting the "natural" state of human metabolism? Or just another diet fad?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Is fasting the "natural" state of human metabolism? Or just another diet fad?

Salon  

Sky Radoci spent years trying to find something that could cure his eczema, which developed during a bout of stress he went through when attending music school in Los Angeles. This and other forms of intermittent fasting like the “warrior diet” have been touted as ways to lose weight by triggering your body’s “survival mode.” The essential idea behind many …

Intermittent fasting works for weight loss—but not much else
1 month, 1 week ago

Intermittent fasting works for weight loss—but not much else

Live Mint  

More studies suggest the tactic can help you lose weight, but likely isn’t a silver bullet for other health improvements like lowering your inflammation levels or lengthening your lifespan. Time-restricted eaters lost roughly twice as much lean mass—the body’s nonfat weight—as fat mass compared with a control group, according to ancillary findings in a study a few years ago. Health …

R Madhavan's impressive 21-day weight loss: Intermittent fasting, morning walks and more secrets revealed
5 months ago

R Madhavan's impressive 21-day weight loss: Intermittent fasting, morning walks and more secrets revealed

India TV News  

R Madhavan, the star of ‘Rocketry,’ has been setting major fitness benchmarks recently. The clip, posted by an X user, features him discussing his weight loss journey with the talk show host while sitting at a table full of tempting dishes. Nothing processed at all.ALL THE VERY BEST.” Watch the post: How does intermittent fasting help in weight loss? A …

'Will it give me an eating disorder': Common intermittent fasting myths debunked
5 months, 4 weeks ago

'Will it give me an eating disorder': Common intermittent fasting myths debunked

Hindustan Times  

Everyone needs a breather from work, yes even your stomach. Intermittent fasting does not lead to a dysfunctional diet There’s a popular belief that intermittent fasting develops a poor diet, but the researchers proved that the eating habits more or less stay the same. Intermittent fasting doesn’t develop eating disorders Researchers didn’t find any cause-effect relationship between fasting and eating …

Is intermittent fasting better than counting calories? Maybe not: Research
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Is intermittent fasting better than counting calories? Maybe not: Research

Hindustan Times  

As weight-loss plans go, it’s easy to see the allure of intermittent fasting: Eat what you want, but only during certain windows of time — often just eight hours a day. Does time-restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting, really help people shed pounds and boost health? But does time-restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting, really help people shed …

Intermittent fasting might not be better than counting calories. Here’s why it still could work for you.
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Intermittent fasting might not be better than counting calories. Here’s why it still could work for you.

Associated Press  

As weight-loss plans go, it’s easy to see the allure of intermittent fasting: Eat what you want, but only during certain windows of time — often just eight hours a day. But does time-restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting, really help people shed pounds and boost health? Intermittent fasting is a meal strategy where people switch between fasting and …

Is intermittent fasting better than counting calories? Maybe not, but you might stick with it
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Is intermittent fasting better than counting calories? Maybe not, but you might stick with it

The Independent  

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Fasting, feasting: The science behind intermittent fasting
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Fasting, feasting: The science behind intermittent fasting

Hindustan Times  

Intermittent fasting, which was believed to be the new formula to achieve wholesome weight loss and a healthy lifestyle, could increase a person's risk of death from cardiovascular diseases, a new unpublished study has highlighted. Last week, an abstract was presented at an American Heart Association Conference claimed that people who followed the common intermittent fasting rule of 16:8 — …

Health experts caution against diet fads and intermittent fasting
9 months ago

Health experts caution against diet fads and intermittent fasting

The Hindu  

The time between the major meals of the day should be more than three hours and never exceed six, Tanuja Nesari, Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda, said while discussing the preliminary results of a research paper on time-restricted eating, popularly known as intermittent fasting, which notes that this form of diet plan is linked to 91% increase in risk …

6 ways to safeguard your heart while intermittent fasting
9 months ago

6 ways to safeguard your heart while intermittent fasting

Hindustan Times  

Intermittent fasting is fast gaining popularity among fitness enthusiasts with no specific restrictions on the type of food or portions, and its ability to enhance rapid fat burning. However, a recent study has pointed out the eating pattern can be detrimental to your heart health and people who eat within the 8-hour framework are at 91 per cent greater chance …

Intermittent fasting linked to 91% increase in risk of death from heart disease: Study
9 months ago

Intermittent fasting linked to 91% increase in risk of death from heart disease: Study

Hindustan Times  

The safety of intermittent fasting, a popular strategy to lose weight by limiting food intake to certain times, was called into question by a surprise finding from research presented at a medical meeting. Limiting mealtimes to a period of just eight hours a day was linked to a 91% increase in risk of death from heart disease in the study, …

Do it like the old monk: Hit health issues for a 36!
11 months, 1 week ago

Do it like the old monk: Hit health issues for a 36!

Hindustan Times  

Health and fitness trends are constantly evolving with time. Monk fasting, often associated with intermittent fasting, involves cycles of abstaining from food followed by periods of eating. Nutritionist Archana Batra explains, “Those who resonate with the idea of mindful eating, self-discipline, and a connection to their inner selves may find monk Fasting aligning with their wellness goals. Those with existing …

Fast to feast on good health
1 year, 2 months ago

Fast to feast on good health

Live Mint  

Imagine gaining health by stopping food for a few days—a period of rest, meditation, slowing down and just listening to your body while it is fed little or nothing. “Fasting establishes an environment within the body that reinvigorates its inherent healing abilities that may have been compromised …poor nutrition, physical inactivity, chronic sleep deprivation, dehydration, toxin accumulation, chronic stress and …

Meal Timings & Intermittent Fasting: How Do They Impact Your Health?
1 year, 4 months ago

Meal Timings & Intermittent Fasting: How Do They Impact Your Health?

The Quint  

Does it matter what time of day I eat? Most of what we know today about intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating is from mouse studies, which demonstrate remarkable weight loss and overall health benefits associated with these types of dietary interventions. While health benefits of intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating have also been observed in humans, the findings in respect …

Intermittent fasting ‘no better for weight loss’ than calorie counting
1 year, 5 months ago

Intermittent fasting ‘no better for weight loss’ than calorie counting

The Independent  

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Intermittent fasting may be equally as effective for weight loss as counting calories
1 year, 5 months ago

Intermittent fasting may be equally as effective for weight loss as counting calories

NPR  

Intermittent fasting may be equally as effective for weight loss as counting calories When trying to lose weight, patients are often counseled to count calories, but this can be cumbersome and hard to stick with. WILL STONE, BYLINE: One of the most common forms of intermittent fasting is to simply limit the amount of time you eat during the day, …

Weight Loss: Is Intermittent Fasting An Effective Weight Loss Strategy?
1 year, 7 months ago

Weight Loss: Is Intermittent Fasting An Effective Weight Loss Strategy?

News 18  

Intermittent fasting is becoming increasingly popular as a weight loss strategy. “Intermittent fasting also offers several other health benefits such as improved sleep quality, regulated blood sugar levels, and enhanced mental clarity. “Intermittent fasting can come in various forms such as alternate-day fasting, time-restricted feeding or the 5:2 diet plan where one fasts two days per week while having regular …

Is intermittent fasting good or bad for your liver? Expert answers
1 year, 8 months ago

Is intermittent fasting good or bad for your liver? Expert answers

Hindustan Times  

Intermittent fasting has become a popular diet trend among wellness enthusiasts as the eating pattern has been found to be beneficial for managing blood sugar levels, blood pressure, cholesterol among a host of other advantages. "Intermittent fasting is a popular eating pattern that has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential health benefits. While intermittent fasting has …

Fasting diet lowers risk markers of type 2 diabetes: Research
1 year, 8 months ago

Fasting diet lowers risk markers of type 2 diabetes: Research

Hindustan Times  

A fasting diet that emphasises eating early in the day may hold the secret to lowering the risk of acquiring type 2 diabetes. Researchers from the University of Adelaide and South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute compared two different diets: a time restricted, intermittent fasting diet and a reduced calorie diet to see which one was more beneficial for …

Intermittent fasting: Here are some surprising benefits of this diet plan
1 year, 8 months ago

Intermittent fasting: Here are some surprising benefits of this diet plan

India TV News  

Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular over the past few years as a way to enhance overall health and wellness. While many people initially turn to intermittent fasting as a weight loss tool, the practice actually offers numerous other surprising benefits. Here are a few benefits of intermittent fasting: Improve brain function: Intermittent fasting can improve brain function and productivity. …

Could fasting help you lose weight? 禁食能帮你减肥吗？
1 year, 10 months ago

Could fasting help you lose weight? 禁食能帮你减肥吗？

China Daily  

随身英语 Could fasting help you lose weight? A study published on the National Library of Medicine website suggests that intermittent fasting may help with the control of blood sugar and potentially lower the risk of diabetes. Other studies have claimed that some form of intermittent fasting may help to prevent some diseases, aid with metabolism, slow the ageing process, support …

Beyond a diet fad: Fasting alters your genetic expression, experts say
1 year, 11 months ago

Beyond a diet fad: Fasting alters your genetic expression, experts say

Salon  

One of the fastest growing diet trends has less to do with what you eat or how much, but when you eat. Restricting meal times, a practice sometimes called intermittent fasting or time restricted eating, comes in many forms, but it generally involves limiting when you eat to certain windows. The other group could only eat during restricted hours, a …

Reducing Calories May Be More Effective In Weight Loss Than Intermittent Fasting: Study
1 year, 11 months ago

Reducing Calories May Be More Effective In Weight Loss Than Intermittent Fasting: Study

News 18  

Many weight loss programmes encourage dieting and other forms of fasting as a method to get fitter. People who have set weight loss goals frequently search for simple, efficient methods to do so, whether it be Keto diets or intermittent fasting for up to 16–18 hours. A recent study found that timing between the first and last meals did not …

Reducing calories OR Intermittent fasting? What is more effective for weight loss
1 year, 11 months ago

Reducing calories OR Intermittent fasting? What is more effective for weight loss

India TV News  

The number and quantity of meals were more important predictors of weight gain or reduction than the interval between meals. Although 'time-restricted eating patterns' - known as intermittent fasting - are popular, rigorously designed studies have not yet determined whether limiting the total eating window during the day helps to control weight. In recent years, intermittent fasting has become increasingly …

Intermittent fasting can boost your health, but how and when to restrict food consumption is crucial
1 year, 11 months ago

Intermittent fasting can boost your health, but how and when to restrict food consumption is crucial

Salon  

On top of kickstarting a new exercise regime, the new year is traditionally a period when many people reconsider their eating habits. In recent years, intermittent fasting has become a popular habit — and has been credited with some health benefits, be it to manage excess weight, chronic illnesses or flagging energy levels. Two "time slots" are often observed: when …

Intermittent fasting diet fad after Christmas could have negative health effects
2 years ago

Intermittent fasting diet fad after Christmas could have negative health effects

The Independent  

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Intermittent fasting: Mistakes women might make that may harm their health
2 years, 1 month ago

Intermittent fasting: Mistakes women might make that may harm their health

Firstpost  

It’s important to remember that fasting is a strategy and never a strict diet. These are supported by some data, but intermittent fasting can also harm women because of how calorie restriction affects female hormones, fertility, and bone health. According to a recent study in the journal Obesity, intermittent fasting may have a devastating effect on women’s reproductive hormones. According …

Intermittent fasting: As everyone has different physiology, eat in a way that is optimal for you and your metabolism
2 years, 1 month ago

Intermittent fasting: As everyone has different physiology, eat in a way that is optimal for you and your metabolism

Firstpost  

Intermittent fasting alternates between eating and fasting intervals. It has varied positive and negative effects on men and women An eating pattern known as intermittent fasting places more emphasis on when you eat than what you consume. Before beginning an intermittent fasting regimen, women with diabetes, those taking specific drugs, women who are pregnant, or women who are nursing should …

Intermittent fasting: What are some of the most common mistakes?
2 years, 3 months ago

Intermittent fasting: What are some of the most common mistakes?

Firstpost  

Just because someone you know is following a particular plan, does not mean you should also adopt it. Here are some of the common mistakes that people make while trying intermittent fasting: 1. In fact, instead there might be a weight gain as eating less mostly makes you eat more than the required number of calories in your next eating …

Health Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting: Facts vs Myths
2 years, 3 months ago

Health Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting: Facts vs Myths

News 18  

Intermittent fasting is gradually gaining popularity in recent years among those who are on a diet regimen to shed extra kilos. Intermittent fasting, as the name suggests, means those who follow this method don’t eat anything for a certain number of hours daily or weekly. Listed below are some of the scientifically laid out benefits of Intermittent fasting: · According …

Elon Musk Is On Intermittent Fasting Bandwagon; Check Out What It Means
2 years, 3 months ago

Elon Musk Is On Intermittent Fasting Bandwagon; Check Out What It Means

News 18  

Recently, Elon Musk’s picture showcasing him basking in the sun shirtless on a yacht in Mykonos, Greece on the Aegean Sea surfaced on Twitter and it prompted a meme fest on social media. However, days later Elon took to Twitter to share a weight loss transformation picture in which he’d lost 9 kgs after practising intermittent fasting. On advice of …

Intermittent fasting: Nutritionist on tips to make fasting easier and healthier
2 years, 5 months ago

Intermittent fasting: Nutritionist on tips to make fasting easier and healthier

Hindustan Times  

Intermittent fasting is a diet plan where you eat during specific hours while fasting for the rest. Intermittent fasting works because not eating for long durations can lead to a metabolic switch and help burn fat more efficiently and manage blood sugar levels. "Intermittent fasting is a popular eating practise that involves not consuming or severely limiting your food intake …

Intermittent fasting may reduce complications from Covid-19, says study
2 years, 5 months ago

Intermittent fasting may reduce complications from Covid-19, says study

India TV News  

People who regularly fast are less likely to experience severe complications from Covid-19, suggests a study. The findings, published week in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, showed that Covid patients who practised regular water-only intermittent fasting had lower risk of hospitalisation or dying due to the virus than patients who did not. "Intermittent fasting was not associated with whether or …

Is intermittent fasting actually good for weight loss?
2 years, 6 months ago

Is intermittent fasting actually good for weight loss?

Live Mint  

If you’re someone who’s thought about losing weight or has wanted to get healthier in the past few years, you’ve probably come across these two words: intermittent fasting. But despite its popularity, intermittent fasting may not actually be better than other diet methods when it comes to weight loss. To date, numerous studies have shown intermittent fasting is as good …

Can fasting help you regulate metabolism and stay healthier?
2 years, 7 months ago

Can fasting help you regulate metabolism and stay healthier?

Live Mint  

The recent periods of Navratri and Ramzan had many people fasting and abstaining from certain foods and drinks. Little wonder that diet regimes such as intermittent fasting and circadian fasting make ample use of the principles of fasting to regulate metabolism and arrive at a healthier way of living. Zamurrud M Patel, CDE, RD, chief dietician, Global Hospitals, Parel, Mumbai, …

Nutritionist on 4 reasons why intermittent fasting can be harmful for women
2 years, 7 months ago

Nutritionist on 4 reasons why intermittent fasting can be harmful for women

Hindustan Times  

Intermittent fasting unlike most of the other diets is based on when to eat, rather what to eat. Nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary talks about 4 research-based reasons why IF is not good for women in her recent Instagram post: Intermittent fasting can offer a range of benefits if done in the right way and help lose weight and visceral fat and …

Ramadan 2022: Benefits of intermittent fasting during Ramadan
2 years, 8 months ago

Ramadan 2022: Benefits of intermittent fasting during Ramadan

Hindustan Times  

Ramadan 2022: Ramadan fasting is considered one of the five pillars of Islam and is a special month for self-reflection, self-improvement, kindness and spirituality. Studies have shown that intermittent fasting can be as effective for weight loss and fat loss as a continued calorie restricted diet. "Intermittent fasting during this month not only uses your fat reserves, but also cleanses …

The benefits of intermittent fasting the right way
2 years, 11 months ago

The benefits of intermittent fasting the right way

BBC  

The benefits of intermittent fasting the right way Getty Images Intermittent fasting offers the tantalising promise that changing mealtimes, and not the meals, can be good for you. "Time-restricted feeding is used as a weight loss tool, but it’s not my favourite approach," says Rachel Clarkson, founder of London-based consultancy The DNA Dietitian. So, intermittent fasting might not be the …

Is intermittent fasting good for you?
3 years ago

Is intermittent fasting good for you?

Live Mint  

Tushita Patel, author of the cookbook Flash In The Pan, does yoga to maintain her health and fitness. “Intermittent fasting is currently one of the world’s most popular health and fitness trends,” says Seema Singh, chief clinical nutritionist at Delhi’s Fortis Hospital in Vasant Kunj. It usually results in reducing food intake, unnecessary or unplanned snacking, better digestion, sleep quality …

Is intermittent fasting truly for everyone?
3 years, 8 months ago

Is intermittent fasting truly for everyone?

Live Mint  

For probably the first time in the history of diets — from the vinegar and biscuits ‘bamming’ of the Regency era to the modern paleo and keto diets — one diet type has got an overwhelmingly positive nod from nutritionists and doctors. A 2020 review conducted by the US National Institute on Ageing and published in the New England Journal …

Is intermittent fasting truly for everyone?
3 years, 8 months ago

Is intermittent fasting truly for everyone?

Live Mint  

For probably the first time in the history of diets — from the vinegar and biscuits ‘bamming’ of the Regency era to the modern paleo and keto diets — one diet type has got an overwhelmingly positive nod from nutritionists and doctors. They may disagree on the finer points of how one practises it, but experts across the panel largely …

Intermittent Fasting Doesn't Help With Healthy Weight Loss, Claims New Study
4 years, 2 months ago

Intermittent Fasting Doesn't Help With Healthy Weight Loss, Claims New Study

News 18  

Over the last few years, intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular weight-loss trends across the globe. Though weight loss is slower with intermittent fasting, the diet pattern is easy to adopt. In order to find out the effectiveness of intermittent fasting, scientists from the University of California along with other fellow researchers conducted a 12-week clinical study …

Is now the best time for intermittent fasting?
4 years, 5 months ago

Is now the best time for intermittent fasting?

Hindustan Times  

Prior to the lockdown, we may have all, at some point in time, skipped breakfast because we were in a hurry, indulged in samosas during a celebration at work or even gone out for drinks after long meetings. But is now a good time to take up intermittent fasting to monitor our eating habits given that we are confined to …

How to Achieve Sustainable Success with Intermittent Fasting: A Personalized Guide for Beginners
6 years, 9 months ago

How to Achieve Sustainable Success with Intermittent Fasting: A Personalized Guide for Beginners

CNN  

The article discusses the pros and cons of intermittent fasting, a popular dieting approach that involves cycling between periods of eating and abstaining from food. While it may be simple to follow, it is not appropriate for everyone and requires careful consideration of health history and lifestyle. The article recommends choosing a regimen that best suits the individual's lifestyle and …

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