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Cheapo2Max : Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting


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If food intake is the source of all your health problems, shouldn't reducing it be better off for you?

—— Dickson Idlier




Intermittent fasting is is an umbrella term for various meal timing schedules that cycle between voluntary fasting (or reduced calorie intake) and non-fasting over a given period. Methods of intermittent fasting include alternate-day fasting (ADF), periodic fasting, and daily time-restricted feeding.





Why intermittent fasting? As food source is now more readily available to those who can afford it, such as Singapore, people now have an issue of obesity. This is due to the lifestyle, eating habits and choice of food. Since obesity is related to food, reducing intake of food is one of the natural solution to this problem. Intermittent fasting also has other benefits, such as:





  • Weight Loss. The eating cycles allow people to control their appetite, eat less each day and track their eating habits better.
  • Increases Fat Burning. During weight loss control studies, scientists found fasting enhances fat burning, especially around the waist. 
  • Anti-inflammatory Properties. Studies show intermittent fasting helps fighting inflammation, which is a key instigator of common health conditions.
  • Possible Reversal Of Type 2 Diabetes. Evidence shows IF can help with insulin resistance and sensitivity. The food control which is encouraged by fasting helps to reduce blood sugar levels, which is helpful for controlling insulin.
  • Improved Mental Concentration. Often, a spike in blood sugar levels can cause concentration to deteriorate. But when done right, fasting can control or reduce blood sugar levels. Many people claim that their mental clarity and concentration is better during fasting. 
  • Increases Growth Hormones. Fasting enhances the growth of hormones. During fasting, human growth hormones (HGH) increase exponentially. Research demonstrates howthe process of excelled hormone secretion contributes to numerous health benefits such as cellular repair, fat burning and increased metabolism.





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