Well - see the article in the Daily Mail and judge for yourself!
Fasting every other day may be a way to live longer as well as lose weight.It may also lower the risk of conditions such as heart disease and cancer, as well as ease symptoms of chronic ailments.
Research suggests that calorie restriction, especially alternate-day fasting, has effects beyond those of simple weight loss, and a trial at the University of California has been investigating the long-term effects of fasting.
Exactly how fasting works is not clear. One thought is that it has a beneficial effect on the distribution of stored fat in the body, affecting levels of fatty acids and hormones, including leptin, which is involved in regulating body weight and in metabolism.
Fasting has also been shown to impact on insulin levels, body temperature and oxidative stress.
One mechanism that has been investigated is that fasting triggers a gene whose job is to promote survival by protecting cells during times when food is scarce.
Researchers say it helps repair the damage done by free radicals and prevents cells from dying prematurely, as well as lowering inflammation.
Are you ready for this on Shrove Tuesday?
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