Intermittent fasting means not eating food… but what about beverages? While some are off limits, there’s a wider variety of options you can — and probably should — consider. What Is the Best Thing to Drink During Intermittent Fasting? Short answer: The best thing to drink during intermittent fasting is water. It is easy, low…
Every year, roughly half of U.S. adults over the age of twenty try to lose weight. So if that’s one of your health goals, you’re not alone. Intermittent fasting can be a powerful weight-loss tool, and turning it into a consistent habit is enough to help you make significant progress. But if you’re a Zero…
as interviewed by Rich LaFountain, PhD Dr. Cienfuegos wants you to know that intermittent fasting is simple. And if you’re a woman struggling with healthy hormone regulation or PCOS, it may be a powerful tool for you. Sofia Cienfuegos, PhD, RD, is an accomplished researcher and dietitian. Dr. Cienfuegos is actively publishing research as she…
Intermittent fasting is a popular eating pattern that has garnered a lot of attention over the last several years. Is this meteoric rise in popularity warranted? Does intermittent fasting even work? Let’s find out! Is Intermittent Fasting Effective? In a word, yes. Intermittent fasting is a powerful health habit that can contribute to weight loss…
The focus of intermittent fasting is largely on when you eat, not what you eat — a principle that makes fasting both incredibly simple and extremely effective for weight management, glucose control, and metabolic health. Still, if you want to get the most out of every fast, some meals are better than others when it’s…
For most people, fasting is an excellent tool to improve metabolic health, burn fat, and lose weight; simply fasting for 12–18 hours each day can help you achieve these results. However, if you want to get into Fat-Burning Mode even faster, you’ll want to couple each fast with an intentional pre-fast meal. (Which can make…
I got sick recently, to the point where I took a day off work purely to sleep. This, of course, put me behind on everything, this email included. What it didn’t do was interrupt my 16:8 fasting habit. I don’t share this to pat myself on the back. It wasn’t a struggle to maintain my…
You’ve almost certainly felt it: that gurgling-stomach, headache-y desperation to eat anything in sight. You’ve probably also sat back and groaned “I’m stuffed” after one too many second helpings, too. Those sensations are signals from your body, and the better you can respond to them, the healthier your relationship with food will be. The key is…
Embarking on the 16:8 intermittent-fasting meal plan offers a unique approach to health and wellness. By focusing on nutritious, minimally processed foods during your 8-hour eating window, you can maximize the effects of your daily 16-hour fast. We’ll guide you through creating balanced meals packed with protein, healthy fats, low-glycemic carbohydrates, and a variety of…
If blood-sugar levels are one way to evaluate metabolic health (and they are), the news at a societal level isn’t good. It’s estimated that roughly half of adults in the United States are either diabetics or pre-diabetic, meaning their blood sugar is too high Luckily, there are many actions you can take to control your…
