7 intermittent fasting benefits you probably didn't know about
Many people all over the world have adopted intermittent fasting over other methods of weight loss and improving lifestyle. Few most popular intermittent fastings are 16:8 method, 5:2 diet, the warrior diet, eat stop eat, alternate-day-fasting.
hindustantimes.com | Written by Chayanika Das
Updated on Oct 05, 2021 03:42 pm IST 8 Photos
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Intermittent fasting cannot be described as 'diet.' It is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. It is not all about weight loss. Here are a few benefits of intermittent fasting you probably didn't know about.(Unsplash)
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Lowers risk of type 2 diabetes: Studies suggest that intermittent fasting reduces blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It improves survival rates and protects against diabetic retinopathy.(Unsplash)
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May benefit the heart: Intermittent fasting may improve blood sugar levels, blood pressure, blood triglycerides and other heart-related problems.(Unsplash)
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Benefits your brain: Fasting increases a brain hormone called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) which may help depression and other brain problems.(Unsplash)
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