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Is intermittent fasting right for you?

Intermittent fasting is a popular dietary
trend that consists of either eating very lit-
tle or not eating at all during certain times.
If you’re considering adopting this prac-
tice, here’s what you need to know.

PROPONENTS HOLD THAT:

• It’s an effective way to lose weight
easily. By eating less, it’s not necessary to
change what you’re eating.
• It cleanses the body and lowers insu-
lin levels.
• It reduces bad cholesterol.
CRITICS HOLD THAT:

• Intermittent fasting isn’t more effec-
tive than any other weight-loss method by simply adopting a healthier diet. If you want to change your diet in the
relying on reducing caloric intake. • Some people, such as those who are hopes of losing weight, consult a health
• New research suggests intermittent diabetic, pregnant or professional athletes, care professional first. It’s best to come up
fasting may raise insulin levels and dam- shouldn’t fast. with a plan for weight loss in conjunction
age pancreatic cells, leading to a higher • Fasting can have psychological with a doctor.
risk of getting type 2 diabetes. side-effects including difficulty concen-
• It’s possible to lower bad cholesterol trating, drowsiness and irritability. » Wire Services