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2055: Alternate Day Intermittent Fasting (ADF Explained)

September 21, 2021

2055: Alternate Day Intermittent Fasting (ADF Explained)

September 21, 2021

TWT: Alternate Day Intermittent Fasting (ADF Explained)

By now I’m sure you’ve heard about all the benefits of intermittent fasting, but did you know there are actually multiple different variations of fasting, and not all of them are created equal?

A lot of the issues surrounding diet advice is that most experts will prescribe one diet to all people, which of course we know is not going to work for everyone…

Intermittent fasting techniques are no different and that is why I’d like to explain one of the most popular ones and see if it may be the right fit for you…

Tune into today’s #CabralConcept 2055 to learn more about Alternate Day Fasting (ADF) and all of the pros and cons associated – Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought in the comments!

Show Highlights & Big Takeaways

1. Alternate Day Fast

When you fast on alternate days you are asked to keep your calories at about 20-25% of your typical day’s caloric intake.

2. Non-Fasting Days

Unfortunately, or fortunately, there are no real defined rules for non-fasted days. This means you can really eat whatever you’d like - whenever you’d like.

3. Does it Really Work?

Success varies, but on today’s show I share with you how to maximize ADF diets and what may be a better and healthier alternative.

Links From This Episode

> Podcast on 5:2 Dieting

> Podcast on Intermittent Fast vs. Calorie Restriction

> All Podcasts on Intermittent Fasting

> Podcast on BMR

> Podcast on One Day Reset Diet

> A randomized pilot study comparing zero-calorie alternate-day fasting to daily caloric restriction in adults with obesity (research)

> Alternate day fasting (ADF) with a high-fat diet produces similar weight loss and cardio-protection as ADF with a low-fat diet (research)

> Determinants of weight loss success with alternate day fasting (research)

> Alternate day fasting for weight loss in normal weight and overweight subjects: a randomized controlled trial (research)

> Effect of Alternate-Day Fasting on Weight Loss, Weight Maintenance, and Cardioprotection Among Metabolically Healthy Obese Adults (research)

> Intermittent Fasting and Human Metabolic Health (research)

> Dietary and physical activity adaptations to alternate day modified fasting: implications for optimal weight loss (research)

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