With intermittent fasting, you only eat during a specific time. The two most popular approaches are 8/16 fasting, eating for eight hours, and fasting for 16. 5:2 fasting, eating normally five days a week and limit calories to 500 – 600 in other two days. Longer periods of fasting, such as 24 to72 hours are not necessarily better and may be dangerous. Some studies suggest that intermittent fasting is effective for reducing inflammation, improving insulin sensitivity, and lowering the risk of diabetes. In terms of weight loss, women and men may react differently.
Intermittent fasting is safe for many people, but it's not for everyone. Side effects include hunger, fatigue, insomnia, and headaches. Be precautious if you have diabetes, low blood pressure, eating disorders, underweight, pregnant or breastfeeding, and are trying to conceive.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to diet and nutrition. Monitor your body/blood work changes while you try intermittent fasting. No matter what time you eat, eating healthy, along with regular exercise and stress management are the foundation for a healthier you.