With intermittent fasting, you only eat during a specific time. Fasting for a certain number of hours each day or eating just one meal a couple of days a week can help your body burn fat. And scientific evidence points to some health benefits, as well.
Several studies have shown that fasting can improve blood glucose control, which could be particularly beneficial for people at risk of diabetes.
A study of 10 people with type 2 diabetes showed that short-term intermittent fasting significantly lowered blood glucose levels.
Another study found that both intermittent fasting and alternate fasting were as effective as calorie restriction in reducing insulin resistance.
Reducing insulin resistance can increase the body’s sensitivity to insulin, allowing it to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells more efficiently. Combined with the potential blood sugar-lowering effects of fasting, this could help keep blood sugar levels steady and avoid spikes and crashes.
One in three Americans is prediabetic.
Research shows that inflammation may be involved in the development of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.
