Without a doubt, we eat too much and move too little. It is estimated that one out of every two people is obese or overweight and millions of people are dying from complications that stem from this truth. So, any strategy that helps us to eat less often is beneficial for our health and well worth our time.
Like other weight loss beliefs that have proven to be false, the former belief that eating many small meals throughout the day was the key to keeping our metabolism healthy and running at peak performance and our weight stable is being proven wrong and challenged by IF – Intermittent Fasting.
Fasting itself is nothing new, and the benefits of it are well known. Muscle preservation, reduced blood pressure and cholesterol levels, sharper brain function, higher energy and endorphin levels and extended longevity are all on the list.
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Studies prove that intermittent fasting is a powerful approach to eating. A empty stomach is a trigger for hormonal changes that work to build both muscle and burn fat. Because of that, IF is seeing an obvious surge in popularity.
Let's get real. A healthy metabolism is mandatory for everyone but is especially important for those trying to lose excess weight. Unfortunately, recent research suggests that eating many small meals daily is not the key to a healthy metabolism as formally believed, nor will skipping a meal make you fat as once thought.