Drinking Plenty of Water Produces Dynamic Fasting Results

Intermittent fasting has been practiced throughout all of human history. In fact, it might be considered an ancient secret for maintaining health and wellness. When you choose intermittent fasting as a dieting solution, you follow an eating plan that allows food intake during a feasting phase, then you fast the remainder of the day and night during the fasting phase. The benefits of fasting are similar to those of a low-calorie menu plan but dieting can lead to a vicious cycle of losing weight only to gain it back. Conversely, some studies suggest that due to specific benefits, intermittent fasting has a unique advantage.

• Full Day Fasting - According to a study in Nutrition Reviews, alternate-day fasting and whole-day fasts were shown to not only reduce body fat but also cholesterol and triglycerides in study participants that were normal or over-weight.
• USC Fast Mimicking Diet - The Fast-Mimicking Diet create at the USC Longevity Institute involves consuming small amounts of food while still reaping the benefits of fasting based on the selection of foods consumed.
• 36-Hour Fasts - Many people struggle with an extended fasting approach. The first part is usually easy but some report ravenous hunger that led to them giving up in the last few hours of abstinence.
• Just Say No Fasts - It is a myth that people need to eat every few hours or they will hit the wall. The human body is equipped to handle long periods of famine. So, skip a meal anytime you can and do a short fast.

If you make the right food choices on a fasting diet, you may be able to eat more and still lose weight. Feasting on lean proteins, fruits, veggies, whole grains and healthy fats with plenty of water can produce dramatic results without feeling like you live on a diet. Very low calorie diets or prolonged periods with low caloric intake can cause physiological changes that can cause the body to adapt to the restriction and therefore prevent further weight loss. With intermittent fasting, you cycle between a low calorie levels and normal eating. For personalized menus to support your fast, contact the MRC nearest you.

*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.