Intermittent Fasting

A s you are getting into your fasting routine, consider these little tips and tweaks. Most of them are just plain common sense but it’s helpful to keep them in mind. 1. If you are a woman, you need to make sure you are taking a good iron supplement. Make sure to get a lot of calcium into your diet as well. Some women may also experience irregular periods due to the hormonal changes caused by intermittent fasting. This is why intermittent fasting is not recommended for women who are trying to conceive. 2. Stay hydrated. It's vital that you remember to drink plenty of water while you're fasting to avoid dehydration. Use your phone alert to remind you to drink a glass of water every hour or so. Water also dulls hunger so that's an added bonus. Unsweetened herbal tea, hot or cold is another great alternative. A word of warning here: caffeine does not fall into this category, so don’t go overboard on coffee and tea. A cup of unsweetened coffee or tea to perk you up in the morn