Intermittent fasting (IF) is a popular eating pattern that offers several benefits, such as promoting weight loss and the burning of fats via ketosis. IF can also minimize inflammation by triggering processes like autophagy. But how long do you need to fast before you experience any of its benefits? Experiencing the benefits of IF may take time for … Continue reading Intermittent fasting 101: How many hours do you have to fast to reap its benefits?
Don’t make these 7 mistakes when it comes to intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting is popular among the health-conscious because it offers many benefits: It promotes fat and weight loss, improves insulin sensitivity, and boosts immunity. But before you try intermittent fasting, avoid these 7 common mistakes like not tracking your calorie intake so your efforts don’t go to waste. Intermittent fasting 101 Your body uses glucose as its fuel source. Glucose … Continue reading Don’t make these 7 mistakes when it comes to intermittent fasting
Prevent cancerous tumors naturally with time-restricted eating
Cutting back on calories may help prevent breast cancer. To achieve the best anti-cancer effect, researchers recommend a time-restricted diet in which women only eat at certain times of the day. Studies like the one from the University of Miami link obesity to some types of cancer. In particular, obese post-menopausal women are vulnerable to breast cancer. To reduce the risk of … Continue reading Prevent cancerous tumors naturally with time-restricted eating
Diet plans need to be made based on meal timing, not calorie intake
At a recent event, experts agreed that diet plans should no longer be based on the idea of reducing calorie intake through balanced meals. In order for a diet to be effective, people should have a balanced daily intake with proper meal timing. The meeting was held at the Royal Society of Medicine in London last November 12th and was called … Continue reading Diet plans need to be made based on meal timing, not calorie intake
Here’s what the research says about intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting may be incredibly popular these days, but the eating plan is actually not something new. In fact, its roots can be traced back to many ancient religious and cultural practices. A common misconception that people have when it comes to intermittent fasting is that it’s simply starving oneself. However, this eating plan is not about depriving the body of … Continue reading Here’s what the research says about intermittent fasting
Fasting activates your body’s ‘survival’ mode, boosting your immune system
Scientific research is finally validating the ancient health and healing practice of fasting. The Telegraph recently reported that scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have discovered that fasting "for as little as three days can regenerate the entire immune system,even in the elderly, scientists have found in a breakthrough described as 'remarkable.'" Researchers suggest that … Continue reading Fasting activates your body’s ‘survival’ mode, boosting your immune system
Intermittent fasting protects and improves brain health, but you won’t hear that from Big Pharma or the food industry
Dr. Mark Mattson, PhD, is currently the Chief of the Laboratory of Neuroscience at the National Institute of Aging, as well as a professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University. He is also known for his foremost research into neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. Recently, Dr. Mattson and his colleagues have been working on several … Continue reading Intermittent fasting protects and improves brain health, but you won’t hear that from Big Pharma or the food industry
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 