What are the Benefits of Intermittent Fasting?
Intermittent fasting (IF) involves alternating cycles of fasting and then eating within a set number of hours.
Humans naturally fast when they sleep and between meals. Intermittent fasting simply extends those natural periods to promote benefits, based on research.
This diet has become quite popular in the last few years. Benefits of intermittent fasting include support for:
- healthy weight management
- healthy energy levels
- brain health
- healthy aging
- body composition
- cardiovascular measurements
- a healthy balance of inflammation in the body
Some people also use intermittent fasting as a time to reset digestion, as it gives the GI system time to rest. Others say it helps them learn to better manage and understand hunger and satiety.
Learn more about intermittent fasting.
