intermittent fasting
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what is
intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It doesn't prescribe specific foods to eat, but rather focuses on when you should eat them. This approach can be beneficial for weight management, metabolic health, and overall well-being.
One the most trendy Intermittent fasting patterns is the 16/8 Method: Fast for 16 hours and eat during an 8-hour window each day.
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intermittent fasting
for menstruating women
"Fast Like a Girl" by Dr. Mindy Pelz is a comprehensive guide to intermittent fasting tailored specifically for women. The book addresses the unique hormonal needs of women and provides detailed fasting protocols aligned with different phases of the menstrual cycle. Here are the main ideas regarding how many hours to fast each day, according to the book. Hormones + food is a fascinating topic, to learn more read her book or check her youtube channel.
Understanding how to balance your hormones will change your life. Check this video to learn more about it! It is a little bit brainy but she is a great educator.
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Are you tracking
your cycle?
If you are not, it’s a good moment to start! There are different free apps to track your cycle.
Stardust is a great one because it also talks about the different phases and your hormone levels AND the moon cycle. It’s great. Check it out here
Tip for men: if you track the cycle of your partners/daughters/other females you will also understand better what’s going on with them, which will make your life easier :)
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what to eat according
to your cycle
The following list is based on the research made by Alissa Vitti, who wrote two interesting books about it: Woman Code and In the Flow.
