Intermittent Fasting Blog

Intermittent fasting offers significant health benefits, but many practitioners struggle with the question of whether natural sweeteners compromise their results. The use of stevia and monk fruit during fasting periods remains one of the most debated topics in the fasting community. The confusion is understandable. Medical professionals and nutrition experts provide conflicting guidance. Some approve […]

Social gatherings present a significant challenge for individuals practicing intermittent fasting. Consider attending a dinner event at 7 PM during your fasting window. Well-meaning friends and family offer food repeatedly, and your polite refusals are met with confusion or mild offense. “Just one won’t hurt,” they insist. This experience is far from unique. Research demonstrates […]

Starting intermittent fasting often brings unexpected exhaustion. Many people hit a wall around hour 14. They experience draining fatigue that makes simple tasks feel overwhelming. This is normal. Research shows 50-60% of new fasters experience fatigue during their first two weeks, with symptoms peaking around days 2-4. This fatigue signals the body adapting to a […]

The debate around intermittent fasting for athletes has created more confusion than clarity. Some research shows enhanced fat oxidation and improved body composition. Other studies warn of decreased performance and muscle loss.  The difference between fasting that fuels your performance and fasting that sabotages it comes down to three factors: when you work out, what […]

Intermittent fasting can save college students $50-100 monthly while improving energy and focus. But most students already skip meals haphazardly, which leads to crashes and poor concentration. The difference is the timing. Strategic fasting works with your body instead of against it. This guide shows you how to fast safely on a student budget, avoid […]

After 50, your body doesn’t respond to diets the way it used to, but intermittent fasting might be the metabolic reset you need. You’re eating clean and exercising, yet stubborn belly fat won’t budge. Your energy tanks by afternoon. Your doctor mentions pre-diabetes or high blood pressure. Men over 50 face unique metabolic challenges: declining […]

You’re making breakfast, packing lunches, prepping snacks, and planning dinner before 10 AM, and someone suggests intermittent fasting. How do you fast when you’re constantly surrounded by food? Intermittent fasting can work for stay-at-home moms, just not the way you think. Here’s what the research says and what actually works when you’re managing kids and […]

Working 12-hour shifts increases your injury risk by 37% compared to 8-hour shifts. You’re also facing higher odds of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Conventional health guidance ignores the 25% of workers on non-traditional schedules You can’t “just skip breakfast” when your morning starts at 7 PM. You can’t “eat dinner early” when you’re running […]

Working while the world sleeps doesn’t just disrupt your schedule, it disrupts your entire metabolism. Research shows night shift workers face a 30% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to day workers, and the risk climbs 17% higher for every decade you work nights. The frustrating part is that the  traditional intermittent fasting […]