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By now, you've likely heard about the latest study that focused on intermittent fasting. The headlines splashed on nearly every media outlet read "Intermittent fasting linked to 91% greater risk of death from heart disease". It was eye catching and also alarming, as intermittent fasting has been all the rage for many years. From helping… Continue reading Intermittent Fasting Study Raises Questions
It's become a well-known, yet somewhat controversial, method of improving weight loss results- intermittent fasting. Many people support that the body benefits from a period without food after it has finished burning calories since the last meal. Not only do some advocates say it helps weight loss, but some say the method is a way… Continue reading Size of Meals, Not Intermittent Fasting, May Aid Weight Loss
Slim down. Cure your cancer. Prevent heart attacks. Live longer. Improve joint health. Glucose control. Reports that intermittent fasting could help with the biggest health concerns facing people have inspired millions to take it up. Initially the data seemed to agree- it works. I know many patients and friends who advocate the benefits and tout the… Continue reading Intermittent Fasting Update
Cutting back on caloric intake is the hallmark and best strategy to lose weight. The most common way involves reducing energy by 15-60% of usual caloric intake every day. But there's another option many people swear by- intermittent fasting.