Bonus: PROs And CONs Of Intermittent FastingÂ
This method has been used for centuries to treat illnesses. There are many different styles of IF, ranging from programs where food is eliminated on certain days to protocols where food is only restricted at certain TIMES of the day.
Even healthy people may use these dietary patterns to reach and maintain a healthy weight and gain health benefits. Research is ongoing, but here is what we’ve found out!
PROs:
- Easy to follow
- No calorie counting
- No macronutrient limitations
- Unrestricted eating allowed
- Might boost longevity
- Promotes weight loss
- May help with glucose control
- May provide other health benefits
CONs:
- Side effects on fast days
- May reduce physical activity
- May cause severe hunger
- Concerns for those on medications
- Does not encourage nutritious eating
- May promote overeating
- May not be advisable long-term
