An Introduction to Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting (IF) is rapidly becoming an integral part of healthy living. The New England Journal of Medicine published a recent review article that analyzed the current research on intermittent fasting and concluded substantial health benefits from this practice including improvements to cognitive performance, cardiovascular health, and physical performance.

A Guide to Intermittent Fasting

The Healthline offers a quick guide to intermittent fasting: Intermittent Fasting 101 – The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide. This guide describes what intermittent fasting is, the various methods of fasting, what happens to your body when you fast, the health benefits and frequently asked questions.

Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Dr. Josh Axe’s Youtube video Benefits of Intermittent Fasting and How to Do it details the key health benefits: promotes growth hormone, anti-aging, improves sports performance, normalizes insulin sensitivity, regulates ghrelin levels, lowers triglycerides, detoxification and weight loss.