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The Role of Insulin in Weight Loss

04/04/23

Weight loss can be a challenging journey, but understanding the role of insulin in our bodies can help make the process easier. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood sugar levels. It acts by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells to be used as energy or stored as fat. […]

Is intermittent fasting suitable for everyone?

06/02/23

Intermittent fasting has many potential benefits, and it is important to know where to start, this include having a goal and choose the best approach. Sticking to an intermittent fasting program can be as easy and challenging at the same time. Here are some tips to help you make the most out of it: Essential […]

What happens after the Intermittent fasting journey?

08/02/23

How do I return to a balanced diet following a fast? How you go about breaking a fast is a key step that requires special attention. First, you should start gradually, eating food with high nutritional value (fruits, vegetables, wholewheat cereals, legumes…) and adjust their portions. The app will calculate your caloric needs on a […]

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Intermittent fasting: how it works

30/01/23

How many hours should I fast? Generally, about 11 to 12 hours after the last meal, the glycogen stores start to be depleted and the body initiates lipolysis—the process that burns fat to produce energy. In fact, we all fast naturally for about 10 to 12 hours at night when we sleep. Intermittent fasting is […]

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What is Intermittent Fasting, can it be combined with the Keto Diet?

08/12/22

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a form of dieting which allows you to control your eating hours. The most popular fasting strategy is time restricted fasts. There is a fasting period during which you cannot consume any calories, followed by an eating window of at least 8 hours (6 hours for beginners). For whole day fasts, […]

Intermittent fasting – what happens in your body during the first 14 hours?

07/02/23

Blood glucose rising stage Carbohydrates generally account for about half (roughly 40 to 55%) of our daily energy intake. After a meal, carbs are transformed into monosaccharides, mainly glucose, through digestion and are absorbed in the small intestine through capillaries. Glucose molecules are carried through the bloodstream to the liver and then distributed to the […]

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How to lose weight with intermittent fasting- the explanation behind

31/01/23

Is it scientifically proven? According to scientific studies, intermittent fasting can have many health benefits, the most significant being weight loss. It also leads to improvements within certain metabolic parameters. It can also restore microbe diversity in the gut, slow down the aging process, and much more. With its emphasis on time restriction (rather than […]

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