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In a previous blog I provided more information about the ketogenic lifestyle.
In addition, I have reported that I regularly combine this with Intermittent Fasting.

There is a lot of curiosity about this!
Always listen to your body…not every way of life suits you, so follow your gut!!

WHAT IS INTERMITTENT FASTING?

No diet.

Prescribes when you eat.

Fasting within certain times.

Eating within certain times.

The fasting period is greater than the eating period.

ADVANTAGES?

Faster transition to ketosis.

Accelerated reduction of adipose tissue.

Improved insulin resistance.

Reduces oxidative stress & inflammation.

Beneficial changes in genes and molecules related to longevity and protection against disease.

Enhanced Cognitive Effects & Neuroprotection.

Increased production of human growth hormone.

Improving insulin sensitivity.

DIFFERENT FORMS OF FASTING:

1. Fixed fasting

Only receive calories from fats during the part of the day that you ‘fast’.

Not so suitable if you mainly use the method to lose weight.

In America there is a hype to replace your breakfast with bulletproof coffee.
That is coffee with butter and coconut oil (or MCT oil) added.
You get a lot of calories from those fats during your fast, with the result that you have less calorie headroom later in the day.
In addition, the calories from pure fat do not really give you a feeling of satisfaction, so you quickly get too much energy.

2. The 5-2 Diet

Switch between different days.

You eat for five days, just like you always eat, and two days very little.

Most people do not fast for two days, but limit their energy intake to a few hundred calories.

May be suitable if you want to eat all day on busy days, but also want to fast occasionally.

Choose quiet days to limit your calories, and preferably not two days in a row!

3. ‘Classic’ Intermittent Fasting (Form I’m Following)

Most popular form of intermittent fasting, where you fast for part of each day.

Do not eat anything for about 12 hours between dinner and the next breakfast.

Simply fast for a few hours.

An often heard ratio is fasting for 16 hours and eating for 8 hours.
This means that you eat all meals of the day within 8 hours. This is most easily achieved by postponing your breakfast until later in the day. You don’t eat anything around it (drinking is allowed of course, as long as it’s drinks without calories).

Intermittent fasting eating schedule
For example, what does an IF eating plan look like?

12.00-13.00: meal 1
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: meal 2
7-8pm: meal 3

As you can see, IF doesn’t mean you have to skip meals.
You don’t have to eat non-stop during the ‘eating period’ either, depending on how you plan the meals!

If you want more information about intermittent fasting, you can find many articles online.
I myself am a big fan of Dr. Josh Axe.
On YouTube you can find a lot of interesting videos about him that are not only related to the ketogenic life.
He has endless nice tips about essential oils, healthy food, etc …

I wish you a lot of fun exploring!

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