Measures used for intermittent fasting for diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and weight loss

Assessment measure vary between studies, and there are both objective and subjective measures which can be used. In this article, we discuss the most frequently used measures using in studies specifically for diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and weight loss. The specifics can vary between studies, and not every study will include all of these measures. The…

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Chrononutrition & Circadian Rhythm: How Nutrient-Dense Foods Help Balance Blood Sugar and Promote Weight Loss 

In this Article: Ever wondered why you feel peckish at certain times of the day? That’s your circadian rhythm and chrononutrition at play. This article will explain these two intriguing concepts in an easy-to-understand way. We’ll delve into the importance of nutrient-dense foods and their powerful role in this fascinating biological dance. These superfoods can…

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Chrononutrition & Chronotype: Nutrient-Dense Foods to Balance Blood Sugar & Improve Weight Loss

Ever puzzled over why certain diets seem to work wonders for some but not for you? The secret might lie in the alignment of your meals with your body’s internal clock, a principle known as chrononutrition. In a snapshot: Understanding Chrononutrition & Chronotype What is Chrononutrition? Chrononutrition is a growing field of nutrition that studies…

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Popular time-based eating options for weight loss and metabolic health

Each of these time-based eating/fasting methods has been studied to varying degrees, and their effects can vary based on numerous factors, including the individual’s overall diet, physical activity level, and metabolic health. Below is a summary from researching this list of studies. More research is needed to fully understand their long-term effects and potential benefits:…

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Types of Early, Late and Intermittent Fasting and Potential Benefits for Weight Loss, Metabolic and Cardiovascular Health

The literature has many studies on different models of time based eating, and the potential health benefits. The exact benefits can vary based on a variety of factors, including an individual’s overall health, lifestyle, and adherence to the fasting protocol. Here’s a summary of the potential benefits observed in the studies, along with the associated…

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Prior Advice before Intermittent Fasting in higher risk populations: Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, young or elderley adults

Food restriction by either amount or time is not for everyone in particular there are people who should and should not consider food restriction of any type. This article is a summary from intermittent fasting studies and several key pieces of advice emerge about intermittent fasting: The above advice is based on the studies provided,…

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Time Based Eating combined with Specific Diet Types for Weight Loss, Metabolic Health, and Diabetes Management.

There are many studies on different types of diets and also many types of time restricted eating including intermittent fasting. In this article, here’s a summary of those that included a specific diet type alongside the fasting period: Please note that the specific results, benefits, or drawbacks of combining these diet types with intermittent fasting…

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Chrononutrition: Meal Suggestions by Circadian Rhythms as taught by Dr Alan Delabos

Dr. Alain Delabos’ Chrononutrition is a method that respects the body’s biological clock and suggests that different nutrients are metabolized differently by the body depending on the time of the day. Here is a generalized example of his recommended daily eating schedule: This diet plan is a general approach based on Chrononutrition principles and might…

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