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Intermittent Fasting: The Science of Choosing When to Eat
The Rhythm of Life
Intermittent fasting is not a diet, but a pattern of eating. It’s a way of scheduling your meals so that you get the most out of them. Intermittent fasting doesn’t change what you eat, it changes when you eat.
The Biological Clock
- Insulin Control: Fasting helps lower insulin levels, making stored body fat more accessible for energy.
- Cellular Repair: When you fast, your cells initiate cellular repair processes, including autophagy.
- Brain Health: Fasting increases the brain hormone BDNF and may aid the growth of new nerve cells.
Common Strategies
- 16/8 Method: Fast for 16 hours and eat only during an 8-hour window.
- OMAD (One Meal A Day): Fast for 23 hours and eat a single large meal.
- 5:2 Diet: Eat normally for 5 days and restrict calories to 500-600 for 2 days.
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