Malaika Arora recently revealed about herself Fitness and diet Bani, also shared that she does intermittent fasting but with a twist.
“I do fast in my middle … but I do it every alternate day,” Arora said Curly Tales.
While he didn’t reveal the reason for the pattern, we spoke to experts to understand how intermittent fasting affects the body each day.
Dt. Vaishali Verma, consultant, nutrition and dietetics, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, said that intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating pattern that alternates between meals and periods of fasting.
“Unlike traditional diets that focus on what you eat, IF focuses on when you eat. During a period of fasting, your body switches from burning sugar to burning stored fat,” Verma explained, adding that it’s nothing special. diet With restrictions on what food you can eat, but rather a schedule.
When followed properly, IF can be beneficial because it leads to weight loss, improves blood sugar control, reduces inflammation, and improves brain function, Verma said.
But what if you fast on alternate days?
Dr RR Dutt, HOD, Internal Medicine, Paras Health, Gurugram said that intermittent fasting every other day, when practiced carefully, can provide improved health benefits such as improved insulin sensitivity, better metabolic function, and cellular repair processes such as autophagy. which helps in removing damaged cells.
“It can also support Weight managementReduce inflammation, and improve overall cardiovascular health,” said Dr Dutt.
He added that it might be a little more convenient for someone who doesn’t want to engage in the method on a daily basis. “It’s a little less demanding on the body, which helps you manage your diet and fasting schedule,” said Dr Dutt.
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However, fasting is not without its challenges – it can cause fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and lethargy. Nutrient deficiency If not combined with a well-balanced and nutrient-dense diet. “Furthermore, people with underlying health conditions, those taking medication, pregnant or lactating women and those with a history of eating disorders should be especially cautious,” said Dr Dutt.
Always consult a healthcare provider before starting intermittent fasting to make sure it is safe and consistent with your health goals.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.
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