We’re sure that you’ve heard about intermittent fasting, the dietary approach that consists of limiting the time you eat. It’s a great way to “pause” our digestive system so that our bodies can have extra energy to perform other functions such as fighting inflammation, optimizing our immune system and more.

Basically, there are three “methods” of intermittent fasting:

• Skip dinner – fast from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. approximately;
• Skip breakfast – fast from 8 p.m. to 12 noon approximately;
• Fast for 24 hours, twice a week. The good news is this: all these methods provide benefits.

You just need to choose what works best for you. For some it is easy to skip breakfast and others cannot start the day without eating.

The other side of the coin

A mistake many make is to eat just about anything while they are in their ‘’eating’’ phase. Remember, not all calories are created equal! Our bodies “burn” calories, especially fat, during fasting. But for best results, we should always go for quality in our food choices, avoiding foods such as the following:

• “Fast foods”
• Processed foods
• Soft drinks
• Fruit juice from concentrate
• Solid and liquid foods with a high glycemic index
• Alcohol.

In conclusion

There are a few rules you need to follow to enjoy the benefits of intermittent fasting. The important thing is to have a stable schedule and make food choices that will support your long-term health. By reducing the number of calories you consume and choosing quality food, you will increase your chances of achieving and maintaining your overall wellness goals.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information on this topic, or to consult a healthcare professional familiar with intermittent fasting.

To your health! Jessica et Bruno

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