There have been researches done that show evidence that timed periods of fasting is a good thing. Here are 5 benefits of fasting that will completely surprise you.
- Controlled fasting within a set number of hours will help in losing weight in a safe way.
- Fasting can have a positive effect on insulin sensitivity as it helps in tolerating carbohydrates better.
- Intermittent fasting can help increase metabolism by giving the digestive system some rest, allowing a refreshed metabolism that burns calories more effectively.
- Another interesting and obvious benefit is that it fixes a lack of hunger. Eating every 3-4 hours would not allow us to feel the true nature of hunger, so giving a substantial break between meals would allow complete digestion before the next meal.
- Fasting can also improve brain function by boosting the production of called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that activates brain stem cells and converts into new neurons, and benefits neural health.
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