Stars keep in shape with interval fasting. How does it work?

What is interval fasting? How does it work? What are the contraindications?

A nutritionist answers.

Interval fasting is one of the popular ways to lose weight and keep yourself in perfect shape. Celebrities also use interval fasting to maintain a beautiful figure. Let’s find out with a nutritionist what are the advantages of such a diet and tell the stars’ stories.

Yulia Tokareva

nutritionist, endocrinologist

Interval fasting is not a diet, but a special dietary regimen. It does not contain any strict restrictions related to the consumption of any products.

Julia: What is this method? A day is divided into two periods: during the first one food can be consumed, during the second one – not. The most popular scheme among the existing ones: “8/16”. That is, during eight hours you have time to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the remaining 16 do not eat at all. You can choose your own meal times, depending on your lifestyle and work schedule. The patient may be referred for additional examinations for competent drawing up of the nutrition program.

Pros of interval fasting:

• Improvement of general well-being;
• adjustment of the gastrointestinal tract;
• normalization of night sleep;
• loss of extra pounds;
• formation of proper eating habits;
• loss of hunger.

It is important to realize that this model of nutrition has contraindications. For example, people with peptic ulcer, diabetes, oncology and pregnant women should not practice interval fasting. In some diseases of the GI tract, a more gentle version of “10/14” is recommended. Before starting interval fasting, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

Which celebrities practice interval fasting?

Tina Kandelaki

A slim figure, a taut body – this is not only the result of regular training of Tina Kandelaki. The TV presenter claims that she is prone to obesity, so she has to constantly limit herself in nutrition. Tina learned about the method of interval fasting from a friend and now practices it herself. The star says that now she can afford her favorite products.

The TV presenter eats breakfast at 9:00-11:00 and eats any dish she wants. The second meal falls at 17:00. Between meals Kandelaki drinks only unsweetened drinks, coffee and tea.

The TV presenter perceives interval fasting not as a diet, but as a way of life, which helps her to stay in excellent shape and be energized all day long.

Tina Kandelaki

Alexander Revva

Actor and singer Alexander Revva also follows the interval dieting regimen. The initiator of trying such a model was Alexander’s wife Angelica. She is fond of a variety of healthy eating systems, makes sure that children eat healthy food, and forbids them fast food.

Revva practices the system 8/16 and says: “During this time, the body itself as a rag wipes you, removes all the excess. And you’ll be surprised – it works!”

Alexander Revva

Kourtney Kardashian

The star switched to interval fasting, sticking to the keto diet. Kourtney has breakfast at about 11:00, and dines no later than 19:00. Once a week, the model arranges for herself unloading days, in which she eats only bone broth, drinks green tea and water.

Courtney’s diet is diverse, but it can not be called abundant. Combining it with interval fasting, the girl even after the birth of children manages to look stunning.

Kourtney Kardashian

Hugh Jackman

The actor has been following interval fasting for a long time. He believes that it has helped him to achieve an athletic, sculpted physique. Jackman eats breakfast at 10:00 oatmeal, six eggs and toast with peanut butter. The last meal is before 18:00. As a rule, it is chicken with vegetables and a protein shake. Also, the actor does not eat carbohydrates after 15:00.

Hugh Jackman

Interval fasting is an effective and popular type of nutrition, which can bring the body and organism in order. But it is worth remembering contraindications and consulting a nutritionist before switching to it.

Julia: A nutritionist will help you plan the menu, determine time intervals and give recommendations on the choice of meals, depending on your health condition, genotype and daily regimen.