Intermittent Fasting and It’s Role in Weight-loss and Diabetes
Intermittent fasting is an interesting albeit slightly controversial topic. At various points in your Banting / LCHF journey you may find your weight reaches a plateaux … some googling will reveal several articles on fasting and it’s role in weight-loss. You will find 2 camps of people when it comes to this topic … some believe fasting slows your metabolism and puts you into starvation mode … others believe it is the ideal solution to break through plateaus.
Dr Jason Fung, in an interview with Diet Doctor, breaks down the benefits here very simply.
Having watched this video and understanding the effect on Insulin levels, rather than just blood sugar, I now believe fasting could have a very valuable role in healthy weight-loss.
The Perfect Treatment for Diabetes and Weight Loss – Dr Jason Fung
