Intermittent Fasting (IF) is a nutritional system that focuses on when you eat rather than what you eat. It ends the habit of constant snacking, giving the body a break for digestion and allowing stored fats to be burned.
The Most Popular Method: 16/8 Rule
In this method, you fast for 16 hours of the day (including sleep) and consume all your meals within an 8-hour window. For example, you can eat your first meal at 12:00 PM and finish your dinner at 8:00 PM to start your fast.
What is Allowed During Fasting Hours?
Nothing containing calories should be eaten during the 16-hour fasting window. However, fluid intake is free:
- Water, plain mineral water.
- Black filter coffee or Turkish coffee without sugar and milk.
- Unsweetened herbal teas like green tea and sage.
What are the Health Benefits?
It not only helps you lose weight but also breaks the body's insulin resistance. Prolonged fasting delays aging by initiating the autophagy process, where the body cleans up damaged cells. However, it is not suitable for pregnant women, diabetics, and growing children.
