{"id":2719789,"date":"2021-07-29T15:28:34","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T05:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthyman.com.au\/?p=2719789"},"modified":"2021-08-19T16:59:55","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T06:59:55","slug":"intermittent-fasting-what-are-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthyman.com.au\/intermittent-fasting-what-are-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Intermittent fasting – what it is and what are the benefits?"},"content":{"rendered":"

While eating regularly is a great way to boost your metabolism, there’s also a different way to kickstart weight loss and that’s through intermittent fasting.<\/p>\n

What’s more, studies have shown that intermittent fasting may be more effective for retaining muscle mass, which is why it’s so popular among men.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re male and struggle to lose excess body fat, then intermittent fasting may be a good place for you to start on your weight loss journey.<\/p>\n

What is intermitted fasting?<\/h2>\n

Intermittent fasting is a dietary approach that involves interspacing planned periods of fasting with regular eating.<\/p>\n

There are a few types of intermitted fasting, such as the 5:2 diet – the basis of the diet is for five days of the week you can eat what you like (in reason) and then for two days of the week you need to fast.<\/p>\n

The other fasting diet is the 16:8, whereby you eat within an eight-hour time frame and abstain from eating for the rest of that time.<\/p>\n

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The benefits of intermitted fasting for men<\/h3>\n

By changing the times you eat, it may allow your body time to regulate your blood sugar, insulin, and cholesterol levels.<\/p>\n