Learn to do intermittent fasting (IF) the right way. This unique,
flexible, and food-focused approach provides everything you need to
safely and deliciously implement IF for great results and long-term
success.
Research shows that intermittent fasting can be effective not just for
weight loss but ameliorating diabetes, high cholesterol, inflammation,
and more, all while improving body composition. However, while there is
growing research on the what of IF (eating less is good for us), there
has been little information on the how of timing, nutrition, and
meal-planning--until now.
Not eating is only one piece of the puzzle! Fasting needs to be
balanced with adequate food intake and nourishing, nutrient-dense
ingredients. Sought-after special diets chef and wellness advocate
Nicole Poirier shows you exactly how to do this in the Intermittent
Fasting Cookbook.
Start your IF journey with a complete physiological overview of fasting
and its many benefits. Then explore the most common IF protocols,
including 16:8, one meal a day, alternate day fasting, 5:2, intuitive
fasting, and extended fasting. An FAQ section addresses every
question you have and tips on food journaling, meal planning, and
mindfulness practices aid your success. Using the included
worksheet, you can customize your plan, set your goals, and
measure your starting point.
With your personalized IF plan in place, Nicole teaches you how to
obtain the most nutrition in the reduced amount of time you have with
colorful, natural, whole food ingredients, highlighting
anti-inflammatory and appetite-suppressing choices. Over 70 delicious,
superfood-based recipes transform your eating window into a
soul-inspiring feast. They include:
- Dark Chocolate Almond Power Balls
- Bacon, Basil, and Tomato Quiche-Lettes
- Red Lentil, Vegetable, and Coconut Soup
- Baby Spinach, Blueberry, and Goat Cheese Salad with Crispy Tempeh
- Barbecue Chicken and Charred Onion Personal Pizzas
- Quick Korean-Flavored Marinated Beef & Kimchi Kale Fried Rice
- Curry Vegetables with Dhal & Crunchy Almond Topping
Wherever you are on your health journey, find out how easy, adaptable,
and forgiving IF can be with the Intermittent Fasting Cookbook.
