Science of fasting – the basics
Humans have been fasting for its spiritual benefits for centuries but it is only recently that science has begun to…
How do the different fasting methods affect the benefits of fasting?
Investigations into how best to fast are in their infancy but there are indications that, within limits, a longer period…
Changes in our bodies when we fast
As soon as we have finished absorbing the nutrients from our last meal our body enters the fasting state during…
How does exercise affect metabolism?
Exercise has many effects on the metabolism, including changing the fuel being used and altering metabolic pathways to make exercise…
Why do we eat more than we need, and gain weight?
The constant availability of high sugar, high fat food is just one of the factors driving the obesity crisis: we…
Balancing calories used with calories eaten
Unless they are really trying, most people maintain a fairly stable weight, gaining or losing weight very gradually. How does…
Insulin, and how the body controls storage and burning of glucose and fat
A complex system of hormones is constantly adjusting how much fat and glucose is being stored or used by the…
Fasting and burning fat
Our bodies are able to use our fat stores to supply energy during fasting. This article explains how it works.
An introduction to human metabolism
Our bodies are able to make the most of the food we eat by storing any excess calories in the…
Why do I feel so hungry even on non-fast days?
You have been following your intermittent fasting diet with no problems but now you feel constantly hungry – it could…
Should I stop intermittent fasting?
If you are experiencing hunger problems, severe stress, or an acute illness it might be a good idea to take…
Should I fast when I’m stressed out?
Some stress is good for our bodies but too much is harmful. If you are very stressed, fasting might not…
How should I eat on my non-fasting days?
If you’re not losing weight despite keeping to your fasting plans, maybe there’s a problem with your eating days.
Why the scales don’t tell the truth – understanding weight fluctuations
When we say we want to lose weight, we mean we want to lose fat, but the scales don’t tell…
Why am I not losing weight?
Are you frustrated that despite your efforts you are not losing weight? We can help you understand the problem and…
What happens to our metabolism when we lose weight?
As we lose weight, our metabolism slows slightly, it takes less energy to run our bodies and food becomes more…
How can intermittent fasting improve my relationship with food?
Learning to cope with feelings of hunger is empowering, and helps to break unhealthy relationships with food.
How can intermittent fasting reduce my risk of cancer?
Fasting stimulates the body’s repair mechanisms making cancer cells less likely to develop. Fasting also deprives cancer cells from the…
How can intermittent fasting help my heart and circulation?
Intermittent fasting has been found to improve many of the risk factors for heart disease and other diseases of the…
How can intermittent fasting help diabetes?
In diabetes your body cannot cope properly with the carbohydrates and sugars you eat. The disease process starts decades before…