Malaika Arora, who recently came out about herself fitness and nutrition habits, he also has that he fasts from time to time but in a twisted way.
“I fast for a while…but I do it every other day,” Arora said CurlyTales.
Although he didn’t reveal the reason for the pattern, we spoke to experts to understand how intermittent fasting every day affects the body.
Dt. Vaishali Verma, consultant, nutrition and dietetics, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, said Intermittent Fasting (IF) is an eating pattern that alternates between eating and fasting periods.
“Unlike traditional diets that focus on what you eat, IF focuses on when you eat. During periods of fasting, your body switches from burning sugar to burning stored fat,” explained Verma, adding that it’s not a straight line. food and restrictions on what food you can eat, but rather a schedule of time.
If followed properly, IF can be beneficial as it leads to weight loss, improved blood sugar control, reduced inflammation, and improved brain function, says Verma.
But what happens if you fast some days?
Dr RR Dutta, HOD, internal medicine, Paras Health, Gurugram, said intermittent fasting every day, when done carefully, can provide many health benefits, including improved insulin sensitivity, better metabolic function, and improved cellular repair processes such as -autophagy. , which helps remove damaged cells.
“It can also support weight managementreduce inflammation, and improve overall cardiovascular health,” said Dr Dutta.
He added that it would be a little easier for someone who would not like to indulge in this way every day. “There is less need in the body, which can help you control your diet and fasting programs,” said Dr. Dutta.
Here’s what to consider (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)
However, fasting has its challenges—it can cause fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and energy lack of nutrients if it is not combined with nutritious food and nutritious food. “Furthermore, people with underlying health conditions, those taking medication, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and those with a history of eating disorders should be especially careful,” said Dr. Dutta.
Always consult a healthcare provider before starting intermittent fasting to ensure it is safe and consistent with your health goals.
CITY DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or experts we spoke to. Always consult your doctor before starting any procedure.
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