Thanks to common marketing ploys and promotions like Margarita Monday, Boozeday Tuesday, Wine Wednesday, and Thirsty Thursday, it can feel like there’s a fun (often alliterative) reason to raise a toast daily. Not to mention those happy hour deals … …
Intermittent fasting is an approach to eating that involves a repeated routine of “eating windows” and “fasting windows” (periods of time when you don’t eat). Rather than focusing on what you eat, it emphasizes when you eat. And quite a …
How to start intermittent fasting — the basics and tips
It can be daunting to start something new. If you’re considering trying a fasting schedule to improve your eating habits, lose some weight, and get on a health kick, you might be anxiously thinking, “But how do I even start …
If you’re someone living with diabetes, chances are you’ve experienced fasting ahead of a blood test. But not all fasting is created equal. Intermittent fasting involves a regular routine of timed eating windows and eating breaks. While the specifics and …
The different types of intermittent fasting
So you’ve heard about intermittent fasting. The “magic” eating routine that might give you all the same health benefits of a calorie restriction diet — like improving heart and brain health while reducing inflammation and the risk of type 2 …
12/12 vs. 16/8 intermittent fasting — explained by SIMPLE
Which is better: Cats or dogs? Peanut butter or jelly? Ketchup or mustard? We all love a good comparison question, and the world of intermittent fasting (IF) isn’t immune. Judging by online searches, the people of the internet are often …
SIMPLE’s calorie calculator — for your weight loss journey
“How many calories should I eat a day to lose weight?” It’s a natural question to ask if you’re chasing weight loss (and one we hear a lot). If it’s on your mind, you’re in the right place. Simply enter …
Does intermittent fasting work?
In a world where “miracle” remedies and “magic” solutions are showcased everywhere, from billboards to nightly news to your social media feed, it can be tricky to sort through all the hyperbole, exceptions, and twisted truths to distinguish fact from …
14 intermittent fasting rules for success
For an effective method of losing weight and improving your health, intermittent fasting (IF) is refreshingly light on rules (ironic, given the title of this article). And, because we know that change happens more easily when people control their own …
Intermittent fasting by age chart — explained by SIMPLE
Intermittent fasting (IF) is an approach to eating that involves daily or weekly fasts (periods of time when you don’t eat) and has been linked to benefits like weight loss, supporting our immune function, reducing inflammation, and even supporting gut …