Strategies like delaying breakfast or not eating after 7 p.m. have proven to be effective ways to limit time spent eating, reduce calorie consumption and, ultimately, lose weight. Whichever schedule you land on, the overall period of time to restrict eating is about 12 to 16 hours per day — which is why this plan is often referred to as intermittent fasting. It might sound hard to go that long without eating, but most of the time is spent sleeping.
Though it sounds like a new fad diet that everybody's doing, this pattern of mindful eating has been around a long time. Studies have shown that restricting eating by time, as long as your diet remains healthy, can be beneficial for weight loss and overall health, according to nutritionist Madelyn Fernstrom, who says intermittent fasting might be better referred to as "intermittent eating." The goal is to become more mindful about eating and develop a good relationship with food. Read about options you can try below. |
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