People try many methods to lose weight. From exercise to medicines and nowadays the trend of intermittent fasting has also increased. However, there is another method which is considered beneficial in weight loss. In medical language this is called time-restricted eating. This is a way of eating in which instead of eating anytime throughout the day, the time for eating is limited. In this, the eating time is between 8 to 10 hours and the rest of the time one has to remain on an empty stomach.
Dr. Anamika Gaur, Dietician at GTB Hospital, Delhi tells that Time-restricted eating It simply means that if a person eats food from 9 am to 5 pm and then takes the next meal after 16 hours, that is, after 5 pm, he eats at 9 am the next day, then it is called time-restricted eating. In this one does not have to eat anything for 16 hours, yes, you can drink water or take coconut water and green tea.
How does time-restricted eating work on the body?
Dr. Anamika tells that when the body remains in fast, it gives rest to the metabolic processes. Due to this, the body starts using the fat stored in the body considering it as energy. Fat is reduced. By eating food in this manner, the digestive organs of the body get 16 hours of rest. The body repairs itself and the body uses the energy it uses by considering fat as energy. Which is beneficial in reducing weight. When the body repairs itself, we get relief from many diseases.
In which diseases can one get benefit?
The biggest benefit of time-restricted eating is in reducing weight. This happens because the calorie intake of the body reduces, which helps in weight loss. It has been proved in many researches that this way of eating is also very beneficial in controlling sugar level in type-2 diabetes patients. Apart from this, it also helps in controlling heart diseases and blood pressure. This way of eating also keeps the stomach healthy. However, this type of diet should not be followed without consulting your doctor.
For whom is it not suitable?
pregnant women
elderly
athlete
those who have a serious illness