Mastering Intermittent Fasting: A Comprehensive Guide
1. Understanding Intermittent Fasting
What Is Intermittent Fasting?
Intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. Unlike traditional diets that focus on what you eat, IF emphasizes when you eat. By restricting your eating window, your body enters a metabolic state that enhances fat burning, improves insulin sensitivity, and promotes cellular repair.
Why Fasting Works
Fasting lowers insulin levels, enabling fat to be used for energy, and triggers autophagy—cellular cleanup that promotes longevity.
Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Weight Loss & Fat Burning: Encourages fat loss by reducing insulin levels.
Improved Insulin Sensitivity: Lowers type 2 diabetes risk.