Benefits and risks of intermittent fasting 🕒 What is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of eating and fasting. Common methods include: 16:8 method : 16 hours fasting, 8 hours eating window 5:2 diet : Eat normally for 5 days, very limited calories for 2 days Eat-Stop-Eat : 24-hour fast once or twice a week Alternate-day fasting One Meal a Day ( OMAD ) ✅ Expanded Benefits of Intermittent Fasting 1. Weight Loss and Fat Burning Reduces overall calorie intake. Boosts hormones like norepinephrine that aid fat breakdown. Increases metabolic rate slightly. 2. Improved Insulin Sensitivity Decreases insulin resistance. Helps lower blood sugar levels, reducing risk of type 2 diabetes . 3. Cellular Repair and Autophagy Fasting activates autophagy (cell cleaning process), which may protect against diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. 4. Heart Health May reduce inf...