Overview
Intermittent fasting cycles between periods of eating and fasting. It's not about what you eat but when. Popular protocols include 16:8, 5:2, and OMAD.
Key Rules
- Choose a protocol and stick to it
- Stay hydrated during fasting
- Break fast with nutrient-dense foods
- Black coffee and tea are fine during fast
✓ Eat
- Any whole foods during eating window
- Electrolytes
- High-protein meals to break fast
- Fiber-rich foods
✗ Avoid
- Calories during fasting window
- Processed foods (any diet)
- Breaking fast with junk food
Top Benefits
- Weight loss
- Improved insulin sensitivity
- Cellular autophagy
- Mental clarity
- Simplified eating
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