May 29, 2024, 04:07 PM IST

Dos and don'ts of intermittent fasting

Kumar Vishnu Kant

By alternating between periods of eating and fasting, it can help regulate metabolism, enhance fat burning, and promote cellular repair. This is intermittent fasting

To get the benefits safely and effectively, it's important to follow certain guidelines. Here are some essential dos and don'ts of intermittent fasting:

1. Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Aim to drink at least 8 glasses throughout the day.

DOs

2. Eat food full of nutrition: Focus on whole foods like vegetables, fruits, proteins, and healthy fats during your eating window. Try to take a balanced diet.

3. Start Gradually: Ease into intermittent fasting by gradually increasing the fasting period.

4. Get Enough Sleep: Aim for 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night to optimize your fasting experience.

5. Exercise regularly: Physical activity on a regular basis can enhance the motiv of fasting, but avoid high intensity workouts.

1. Don’t Overeat: Avoid binge eating during your eating window; focus on portion control.

DONTs

2. Don’t Fast If Unwell: Avoid fasting if you’re feeling unwell or have any medical issues that could be worsen by fasting.

3. Don’t neglect protein: Protien would be one of the most important nutrition during the process, avoid neglecting it.

4. Dont skip any meal during eating window: To sustain your energy levels, eat enough food required by your body.

5. Don’t over-expect: Keep patience, as the fasting takes some time to show results.

Disclaimer: This content including advice gives generic information only and is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion.