According to Nutritionists Being a Little Hungry Is Healthy

Humans have fasted for millennia, if for no other reason, out of necessity during times of food scarcity. Unlike traditional fad diets that dictate what you can and cannot eat, intermittent fasting focuses on when you eat, which can be a powerful practice when coupled with healthy menus. It is a sound argument that our ancestors went much longer without eating than we do today. Since they did not have convenient stores, refrigerators or fast food restaurants, humans evolved in a way that allowed them to survive until food was found. Nutritionists say that being a little hungry is the best thing that can happen to you, as it creates a true mind-body connection.

• The Warrior Diet - Warrior Diet was one of the first fad diets to include intermittent fasting. You simply fast all day while eating very small amounts of fruits and vegetables and feast all night eating one huge meal within a four-hour window.
• The Daniel Fast - Technically not a diet, the Daniel Fast is a 21-day period of worship, prayer and fasting practiced by some Christians. Actor Chris Pratt recently used the Daniel Fast to drop some weight at a quicker pace.
• Periodic Fasting - One of the most extreme methods of fasting, periodic fasts can last for several days. Dietary intake is limited calorie-free or low-calorie fluids to force the body into full fasting mode instead of alternating between fasting and feeding.
• Fast-Mimicking Diet - This fast/diet is a fasting-with-food meal plan that it low in carbs and proteins but contains good fatty acids. The patented recipes allow the body to remain in a fasting state to rejuvenate its cells while optimizing its performance.

You can help suppress hunger during intermittent fasting by eating high-fiber foods, such as nuts, beans, fruits and vegetables, as well as high protein foods, including meat, fish or tofu during your window for dietary intake. Intermittent fasting is not for everyone. Someone with a medical condition that requires food at regular intervals due to metabolic changes triggered by medications is not a good candidate for fasting. Most doctors and dietitians agree that you should drink plenty of water and avoid calorie-laden foods when you are fasting, but the top experts cannot come to a consensus on exactly what you should consume to enhance the benefits of a fast.

*NOTE: Due to a difference in hormonal makeup, women have special considerations when fasting. Intermittent fasting is not a good idea for women under 18 years of age, those with a lean body profile, or those with medical conditions, such as hypothyroidism or a history of eating disorders. Ask your physician about an appropriate fasting protocol for you.