The Everything guide to intermittent fasting Features 5:2, 16/8, and weekly 24-hour fast plans
Book - 2018
"Intermittent fasting involves alternating cycles of fasting and eating, all within a set time schedule. Not only does intermittent fasting help you lose those stubborn pounds, it can increase your energy, help produce good gut bacteria, reduce inflammation, eliminate sugar cravings, and boost mental focus. With The Everything Guide to Intermittent Fasting, you'll learn all you need to know to start safely incorporating intermittent fasting into your everyday life. This accessible and practical guide includes information on the different ways to fast, when to eat, why fasting benefits your body, which foods to eat to help you feel your best, and can help you determine which intermittent fasting plan best suits you"--
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Avon, Massachusetts :
Adams Media
[2018]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- First Adams media trade paperback edition
- Item Description
- Includes index.
- Physical Description
- 287 pages ; 24 cm
- ISBN
- 9781507208410
- Introduction
- 01. The Basics of Intermittent Fasting
- What Is Intermittent Fasting?
- A History of Fasting
- The Science Behind the Fast
- Is Fasting Right for You?
- Getting Ready to Fast
- 02. What to Expect
- How Your Mind Will Feel
- How Your Body Will Feel
- Staving Off Hunger
- Tips and Tools to Stay Focused
- 03. Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
- Weight Loss
- Improved Blood Sugar Regulation
- Decreased Inflammation
- A Healthier Heart
- A Healthier Brain
- 04. Types of Intermittent Fasting
- Fasting and Autophagy
- Choosing the Best Fasting Protocol for You
- 05. What Do I Eat?
- Choosing a Diet That's Right for You
- Basic Nutrition Elements
- 06. Fasting Myths and Questions
- Will Starvation Mode Kick In?
- Don't You Lose Muscle by Fasting?
- Will My Blood Sugar Get Too Low?
- Does Fasting Lead to Binges?
- When Should I Exercise While Fasting?
- Now I Can Eat Whatever I Want, Right?
- Isn't Fasting Bad for Women?
- 07. Breakfast
- 08. Lunch
- 09. Dinner
- 10. Snacks
- 11. Dessert
- Appendix A. Sample Two-Week Meal Plans
- Appendix B. Best Food Choices
- Appendix C. Recipes with Calorie Breakdown
- Standard US/Metric Measurement Conversions
- Index