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Intermittent Fasting 16/8

16 hours of fasting and an 8-hour eating window. It is about when you eat, not only what.

The 16/8 schedule is the most popular form of intermittent fasting. For example, you eat between 12:00 and 20:00 and drink only water, tea or black coffee the rest of the time.

Within the eating window stick to balanced meals with enough protein and vegetables.

Benefits

  • ✔Simple rules
  • ✔No need to give up favourite foods
  • ✔Improves insulin sensitivity

Drawbacks

  • ✕Hunger in the first days
  • ✕Not for diabetes or pregnancy without medical supervision

What to eat

  • ●Any whole foods during the eating window
  • ●Water, tea, black coffee while fasting

What to avoid

  • ●Caloric drinks while fasting
  • ●Overeating in the eating window

Other diets

Mediterranean Diet

Vegetables, olive oil, fish and whole grains. Widely ranked as one of the healthiest eating patterns in the world.

1800–2400 kcal/day

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Keto Diet

High fat and very low carb: the body enters ketosis and burns fat as its main fuel.

1500–2200 kcal/day

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Vegan Diet

Plant foods only: vegetables, legumes, grains and nuts. Rich in fibre and antioxidants.

1700–2400 kcal/day

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