The 5:2 Method
Another popular intermittent fasting is the 5:2 plan. It is like the traditional diet plan but comes with exclusive health benefits. We take food the way we do for 5 days a week in this Method. And then, we control the calorie limit for the rest of the two days.
Who is it for?
If you are looking for an intermittent fasting plan close to the traditional diet but more effective and straightforward to follow, this 5:2 Method is for you.
Health Benefits
The most prominent benefit of the 5:2 fasting plan is reducing insulin resistance. Our food habit accelerates the insulin resistive nature of the body. It has been observed that 5:2 fasting practice reverses it. It also helps reduce inflammation easing the muscle pain caused by aging.
The Eat-Stop-Eat Plan
Perhaps something simpler will attract you more. There is a simple yet very effective type of intermittent fasting. That is the Eat-Stop-Eat plan. You will hear people calling it the ESE plan. It is straightforward – fast for 24 hours once or twice a day. That’s it!
Who is it for?
It is incredibly challenging even for veteran fasters. That means it is not for beginners. If you want to do it, don’t jump right into it. Prepare your body to take this challenge gradually. And do it once you are ready.
Health benefits
Research shows that the Eat-Stop-Eat fast practice protects brain functionality and helps fight Alzheimer’s disease. It decreases LDL cholesterol and triglycerides levels. Another study proves that this fasting practice is an effective way anti-aging factor. And of course, it comes with the expected benefits of any type of fasting, such as weight loss, fat loss, better immunity system, etc.
Marcey,
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