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Intermittent fasting is a diet that some people resort to following in order to lose excess body weight, and it depends on not eating except at a certain time, in addition to fasting a specific number of hours.
In the following lines, the “Consulto” reviews the categories that are prohibited from following the intermittent fasting system.
Categories prohibited from following the intermittent fasting system
Dr. Marwa Mohamed, a clinical nutritionist, said that there are a group of groups that are prohibited from following intermittent fasting, as it may pose a threat to their health, explaining that these groups include the following:
– children.
Elderly people with health problems.
– pregnant ladies.
Breastfeeding mothers.
– Diabetic.
Low pressure patient.
– People who took medication related to mealtimes.
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And Muhammad added that any diet is not necessarily compatible with all cases and all people, so it is preferable for those who wish to follow a diet to lose weight and lose fat, to follow the instructions of a specialized doctor, because each case differs from the other.
Is it preferable to follow intermittent fasting throughout the week?
The clinical nutritionist explained that it is not required to follow intermittent fasting throughout the week, as it is possible for a person wishing to lose weight to follow it for a period of only two to three days each week, pointing out that the idea of losing weight basically depends on the amount and number of calories. Entering the body throughout the day, the less the body begins to lose weight.
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Drinks allowed during intermittent fasting hours
She explained that there are drinks that are allowed to be consumed during the period of intermittent fasting, namely:
– Water, as it is an essential thing that is necessary during intermittent fasting, so it is preferable to eat 3 to 4 liters per day.
Green tea, without added sugar.
Caffeine drinks, without adding any sugar either.
