Intermittent Fasting Nutrition: What To Eat For Maximum Results

Last Updated on November 13, 2021 by Lori Geurin

Excellent nutrition is crucial if you want to lose weight, gain muscle and radiate health and vitality, especially when you’re intermittent fasting.

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a concept that has been around for ages. It is not about what foods you choose to eat. But it is all about the timing of when you eat and don’t eat, cycling between periods of feasting and fasting.

Intermittent Fasting Nutrition

People will say that you can eat whatever you want and still lose weight while fasting.

And, while this may be true to an extent, if you want the best results then you need to upgrade your diet. Make healthy choices when it comes to nourishing your body with real, wholesome food.

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Below are some tips to guide your food choices and maximize your results when fasting.

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Intermittent Fasting: What To Eat For Best Results

Here are a few simple tips to improve your nutrition when you’re practicing intermittent fasting.

• Include a serving of protein with each meal or snack. Examples include plain Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, whole eggs, chicken breast, grass-fed beef, fish, whey protein, lentils, chickpeas, nutritional yeast, quinoa, a can of tuna or beans. You may enjoy these easy to make protein pancakes or these high protein snack recipes.
• Eat plenty of leafy green and cruciferous vegetables, such as spinach, romaine lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower.
• Include healthy fats, such as grass-fed butter, coconut, olive oil, avocados, nuts, and nut butters.
• If you’re in the mood for something sweet, fruit is an excellent choice. Or, check out the next option…
• A bit of dark chocolate (at least 70-80% cocoa) is full of antioxidants and makes a delicious and indulgent treat.
• Complex carbohydrates, including sweet potatoes, brown rice, oats, and quinoa are okay if you are able to reach your weight loss goals. But keep in mind that if your weight loss is stalling you may want to eat smaller portions (or cut these foods entirely until you reach your goal weight) and see if that helps.
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Coffee and green tea are healthy beverages you can include in your periods of fasting.
• Avoid simple sugars and simple carbohydrates found in white bread and baked goods.
• Avoid packaged and processed foods.

(Learn about clean fasting to improve your fasting results.)

Related: Paleo Diet Quick Guide: What To Eat & Avoid

Summary – Intermittent Fasting And What To Eat

To sum up, intermittent fasting is a timing concept, cycling between periods of feasting and fasting.

It’s important to nourish your body with healthy foods such as protein-rich foods, healthy fats, and antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables. Some people tolerate complex carbohydrates fine, but this may be something to watch if you have trouble meeting your weight loss goals.

Finally, avoid sugary, simple carbohydrates and prepackaged foods. And always drink plenty of water.

Do you do intermittent fasting? What do you eat?

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