Intermittent Fasting for Beginners

Book excerpt: Healthy living with intermittent fasting—for first-time fasters Intermittent fasting is a practice of scheduling regular breaks from eating. A safe and simple approach, fasting helps you burn fat, achieve weight loss, have more energy, and feel younger. Intermittent Fasting for Beginners makes your fasting journey a breeze with proven advice, weeklong easy-to-follow meal plans for 6 types of fasts, and simple recipes using delicious whole foods. Explore the science and history of fasting before learning about daily and weekly intermittent fasting plans. Learn about the incredible health benefits, including managing Type 2 diabetes and chronic inflammation—and get expert advice on combatting hunger, safely breaking your fast, and succeeding with fasting in the long-term. Intermittent Fasting for Beginners includes: The fasting curious—A supportive introduction to intermittent fasting includes friendly and science-based guidance to get you started. Fast track—Choose the plan that works for your lifestyle and goals with weeklong meal plans—each including schedules and suggested meals. Fresh food—Take the guesswork out of what to eat with 25 quick and nutritious recipes, including info on dietary restrictions, tasty tips, and more. Get in the fast lane on the road to a healthier you with Intermittent Fasting for Beginners.