Don't know what to eat during intermittent fasting? Here's a list of foods you can add to your list

By hindustantimes.com | Written by Chayanika Das

Updated On May 23, 2021 03:34 pm IST

Intermittent fasting has lately become one of the most common ways of losing weight. Apart from weight loss, it also helps improve metabolic health. In this type of fasting, you have to follow the 16/8 method where you can eat during the eight hours window and fast during the 16 hours window.

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If you have recently started with intermittent fasting and do not know what to eat then here's a list of foods you need to add to your diet to lose weight healthily.(Unsplash)

Updated on May 23, 2021 03:34 pm IST

If you have recently started with intermittent fasting and do not know what to eat then here's a list of foods you need to add to your diet to lose weight healthily.(Unsplash)

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Protein: Adding food rich in proteins to your diet helps promote weight loss and build muscle. Vegetarians can opt for milk, cheese, yoghurt etc., while non-vegetarians can have poultry, fish and eggs.(Unsplash)

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Protein: Adding food rich in proteins to your diet helps promote weight loss and build muscle. Vegetarians can opt for milk, cheese, yoghurt etc., while non-vegetarians can have poultry, fish and eggs.(Unsplash)

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Carbs: One of the major sources of energy for your body is carbs. Have food rich in sugar, fibre, and starch like sweet potatoes, beetroots, quinoa, oats, brown rice, etc.(Unsplash)

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Carbs: One of the major sources of energy for your body is carbs. Have food rich in sugar, fibre, and starch like sweet potatoes, beetroots, quinoa, oats, brown rice, etc.(Unsplash)

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Hydration: Having a lot of fluids, especially when you are intermittent fasting is very important for your health. Make sure you drink plenty of water during this period. You can also have herbal teas and coffee during your 16 hours fasting window.(Unsplash)

Updated on May 23, 2021 03:34 pm IST

Hydration: Having a lot of fluids, especially when you are intermittent fasting is very important for your health. Make sure you drink plenty of water during this period. You can also have herbal teas and coffee during your 16 hours fasting window.(Unsplash)

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Fats: Healthy fats like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats reduce risks of heart disease as well as lowers blood pressure. It also helps reduce the blood levels of fats. Foods rich in these sources are avocados, nuts, cheese, whole eggs, dark chocolate, fatty fish, full-fat yoghurt, chia seeds etc.(Unsplash)

Updated on May 23, 2021 03:34 pm IST

Fats: Healthy fats like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats reduce risks of heart disease as well as lowers blood pressure. It also helps reduce the blood levels of fats. Foods rich in these sources are avocados, nuts, cheese, whole eggs, dark chocolate, fatty fish, full-fat yoghurt, chia seeds etc.(Unsplash)

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Fermented food: Having a healthy gut can improve your overall health. The gut contains billions of bacteria known as the microbiota which improves gut health, digestion, and mental health. Thus, having fermented food like kimchi, fermented kidney beans, fermented bamboo shoot, Kombucha, etc., can do wonders for your body.(Unsplash)

Updated on May 23, 2021 03:34 pm IST

Fermented food: Having a healthy gut can improve your overall health. The gut contains billions of bacteria known as the microbiota which improves gut health, digestion, and mental health. Thus, having fermented food like kimchi, fermented kidney beans, fermented bamboo shoot, Kombucha, etc., can do wonders for your body.(Unsplash)

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