How does intermittent fasting work? Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. Typically, people will fast for 16 hours and eat for 8 hours. This can be done daily, or more frequently depending on your goals. Fasting has been shown to have many health benefits, including weight […]
What is Fiber? Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest. There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Both are important for good health, but they have different effects on insulin. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel-like substance. This type of fiber slows down the movement of […]
Now, you may or may not know that Omega–6 fatty acids will increase inflammation while Omega–3 fatty acids are anti–inflammatory. Now in America, the average person consumes way more Omega–6 fatty acids than Omega–3 fatty acids. Ideally, the ratio of Omega–6 to Omega–3 should be 1 to 1. But what does that mean? It tells […]
Of all the things you can do to improve your health, prolonged fasting is probably one of the most important. Whether you‘re doing a 48–hour fast or a 72–hour fast, this article will give you some insights into some of the big problems you can avoid. The effects of fasting on your immune system are […]
No Myths – How Apple Cider Vinegar Really Works Apple cider vinegar is often touted as a superfood because of its alleged health benefits. However, it is important to note that apple cider vinegar does not contain a significant amount of nutrients. For example, it is low in vitamin A and vitamin C and does […]
Let’s discuss the best tips for successful intermittent fasting. Here is a list of questions and answers to help navigate your way to a healthier you. What can I Drink When Fasting? First, drinking water is totally fine. There‘s a thing called a dry fast that‘s a whole different topic, but I do recommend drinking […]
Tips to Avoid There are some popular tips for a healthy diet and the two most popular ones are as follows. You’ll certainly want to avoid these ‘tips’. Drink as Much Water as You Want There is nothing wrong with drinking enough water, but you could overdo it. This is especially true if you‘re low […]
There are 10 specific foods that can help you lose belly fat, but before we dive into these foods, let’s discuss fat. What causes belly fat? Cortisol is a stress hormone that causes your liver to make new sugar out of non–carbohydrate things like fat, ketones, and protein. If your cortisol is high, your body […]
When you fast, your body undergoes several changes to adapt to the lack of food. Over time, your body has developed mechanisms to survive in periods of starvation, and these come into play when you fast. Several metabolic and hormonal changes occur, which help your body to burn stored fat and to preserve muscle mass. […]
Intermittent fasting is a tool that does not tell you what to eat, but rather when to eat. It is a pattern of eating that can be used to help with weight loss or other health goals. Why would you want to do this? Well intermittent fasting triggers two very powerful hormones in your body. […]