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Intermittent Fasting: The Basics
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Intermittent Fasting
A pattern of eating that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It doesn't prescribe specific foods but rather when you should eat them.
16/8 Method
A popular intermittent fasting method where you fast for 16 hours and eat during an 8-hour window, commonly done by skipping breakfast.
Autophagy
A process of cellular cleanup and renewal, which may be promoted by intermittent fasting, potentially leading to several health benefits.
5:2 Diet
A form of intermittent fasting where you eat normally for five days of the week and restrict calorie intake to 500-600 calories for two non-consecutive days.
Eating Window
The timeframe within a 24-hour period during which food can be consumed. It's the opposite of the fasting window in intermittent fasting schedules.
Metabolic Switching
The shift from using glucose as the main source of energy to using fatty acids and ketone bodies, which occurs during prolonged fasting or carbohydrate restriction.
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