Khaberni -Intermittent fasting has always been an option for those wanting to lose weight, but a new method is gaining popularity: fasting one day and eating the next. But is this method truly effective and suitable for everyone?
Intermittent fasting typically involves limiting the eating period to eight hours, or fasting for one or two non-consecutive days weekly.
This regimen easily merges with your active daily routine, allowing you to reduce your calorie intake without feeling frustrated.
◄ Alternative Fasting
As for alternative fasting, it relies on a strict alternation between a full fasting day (or very low-calorie fasting), and a day where you eat normally. This method is also known as fasting every other day.
Despite the difficulty of adhering to this protocol, its proponents claim that it speeds up the beneficial effects of traditional fasting, but what does this actually mean?
◄ Multiple Benefits
Many studies, according to a report published by the medical site passportsante, indicate that fasting one day and skipping the fast the following day, can be particularly effective for rapid weight loss, improving insulin sensitivity, and stimulating autophagy (cellular cleansing process), and may also have positive effects on mood, focus, and even lifespan.
By alternating between very low-calorie or even calorie-free days, and more normal days, metabolism is boosted without causing the typical compensatory phenomenon that follows a strict diet regimen, resulting in significant weight loss while maintaining muscle mass, according to some experts.
◄ Not Suitable for Everyone
Experts advise caution when following this method, as fasting every other day can be exhausting, and may cause fatigue, irritability, headaches, and sleep disturbances. It is not recommended for pregnant women, those with eating disorders, teenagers, or diabetics without medical supervision.
Furthermore, this type of fasting requires great discipline, and could lead to an unbalanced relationship with food, so it is essential to consult a healthcare professional before adopting this type of fasting.
Experts emphasize that this type of alternative fasting is more restrictive, but it might be more effective. However, it is not suitable for everyone, and they recommend listening to the body and following the advice of a qualified nutritionist.
