Vicente Mera, especialista en envejecimiento: «Recomiendo hacer ayuno intermitente un día a la semana, no más»

I read this article about a specialist in aging, Vicente Mera, and he recommends doing intermittent fasting once a week. I don’t know about you, but fasting doesn’t sound like a good time to me. However, he makes an interesting point that it can actually be helpful for our bodies and brain health. Plus, you don’t have to do it every day, just once a week.

Essentially, intermittent fasting means you don’t eat for a certain period of time. It’s not a diet or cutting calories, it’s just timing your meals differently. Mera says that our bodies are designed to go through periods of not eating, so it’s actually good for us to give our digestive system a break and allow our body to use stored energy instead of constantly relying on food.

He also points out that fasting can improve brain function and may even reduce the risk of developing diseases like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. Not to mention, it can help with weight loss and may even improve our immune system.

I was skeptical at first, but I actually know a few people who have tried intermittent fasting and say it’s helped them feel better and more energized throughout the week. I might have to give it a shot myself and see if it makes a difference.

Overall, I think it’s interesting that something as simple as changing meal timing can have such a positive impact on our bodies and brain health. It’s definitely worth considering if you’re looking to improve your overall well-being.