41 Best Intermittent Fasting Books of All Time

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Delay, Don't Deny

Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle

Tired of counting calories, eliminating foods from your diet, or obsessing about food all day? If so, an intermittent fasting lifestyle might be for you! In this book, you will learn the science behind intermittent fasting, and also understand how to adjust the various intermittent fasting plans to work for your unique lifestyle. The best part about intermittent fasting is that it doesn't require you to give up your favorite foods! You'll learn how to change WHEN to eat, so you don't have to change WHAT you eat. Are you ready to take control of your health, and finally step off of the diet... more

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Thousands of books have been written about the latest and greatest diets that will help people lose weight and improve health. But a key element in any successful nutritional health program is a tried-and-true method that most people haven't thought about—yet it could be revolutionary for taking health to the next level. This ancient secret is fasting.

Fasting is not about starving oneself. When done right, it's an incredibly effective therapeutic approach that produces amazing results regardless of diet plan. In fact, Toronto-based nephrologist Dr. Jason Fung has used a variety...
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The Obesity Code

Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss

Everything you believe about how to lose weight is wrong. Weight gain and obesity are driven by hormones—in everyone—and only by understanding the effects of insulin and insulin resistance can we achieve lasting weight loss.

In this highly readable and provocative book, Dr. Jason Fung sets out an original, robust theory of obesity that provides startling insights into proper nutrition. In addition to his five basic steps, a set of lifelong habits that will improve your health and control your insulin levels, Dr. Fung explains how to use intermittent fasting to break the cycle of...
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The #1 New York Times bestseller!
Is it possible to eat normally, five days a week, and become slimmer and healthier as a result?

Simple answer: yes. You just limit your calorie intake for two nonconsecutive days each week—500 calories for women, 600 for men. You’ll lose weight quickly and effortlessly with the FastDiet.

Scientific trials of intermittent fasters have shown that it will not only help the pounds fly off, but also reduce your risk of a range of diseases from diabetes to cardiovascular disease and even cancer. “The scientific evidence is strong that...
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Eat. Stop. Eat

Now you can lose weight through a 4-week intermittent fasting challenge!

Learn how with the Eat Stop Eat program.

The discovery of Brad made after years of real research?

Why most diets actually won’t work long term?

Find the real truth why the eating style in real North America has been really molded to support the interests of real major food companies?

Learn what happens to real people in a “Fasted” state?

How many actual hours into a fast will it actually take to start really burning stored fat?

Does your...
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Dr. Jason Fung forever changed the way we think about obesity with his best-selling book, The Obesity Code. Now he has set out to do the same for type 2 diabetes.


Today, most doctors, dietitians, and even diabetes specialists consider type 2 diabetes to be a chronic and progressive disease—a life sentence with no possibility of parole. But the truth, as Dr. Fung reveals in this paradigm-shifting book, is that type 2 diabetes is reversible. Writing with clear, persuasive language, he explains why conventional treatments that rely on insulin or other blood-glucose-lowering...
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Ryan & Kim Smith struggled with dysfunctional eating throughout their lives. They had been on the hamster wheel of diets long before they met. From the time of their wedding in 2003, they ate their way through a decade plagued by massive weight gain until 2014, at which point they topped out at well over 500 pounds combined. First Ryan began a weight loss effort, then Kim followed suit, eventually leading them both to intermittent fasting as outlined in Gin Stephens less

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MICHAEL MATTHEWS' #1 BESTSELLING WOMEN'S FITNESS BOOK WITH OVER 250,000 COPIES SOLD. If you want to be toned, lean, and strong as quickly as possible without crash dieting, "good genetics," or wasting ridiculous amounts of time in the gym and money on pills and powders...regardless of your age... then you want to read this book. less

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Feast Without Fear

Food and the Delay, Don't Deny Lifestyle

In Delay, Don't Deny, Gin Stephens taught people around the world how to live an intermittent fasting lifestyle. Still, many wonder what foods they should be eating for best results. Is there one best diet that works for every one of us? The surprising answer to that question is an emphatic NO! In Feast Without Fear, the follow up to Delay, Don't Deny, you will learn what makes each of us unique, and why there is not a one-size-fits-all approach, no matter what all of the diet books promise you. From your genetic differences to your individual gut microbiome, there are personal factors that... more

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In 2013, the fifth-most Googled diet search term was ketogenic; in 2014, it rose to number two. Now, the highly anticipated Ketogenic Cookbook is set to be the ultimate resource for the growing number of people interested in eating a low-carb, moderate-protein, high-fat diet to lose weight, improve their health, and heal their bodies from the inside out

In this first-of-its-kind collection, Jimmy Moore, leading low-carb diet blogger and podcaster and bestselling author of Keto Clarity, joins forces with fellow keto advocate and nutritionist Maria...
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Keto and intermittent fasting--a supercharged one-two punch for your health

Keto and intermittent fasting are two of the most popular nutritional programs around--but together, they form a powerful high-fat, low-carb, pound-shedding team. Both get you running on fat. Both get you burning sugars. But when combined, they propel you into fat-burning mode faster than either alone.

Filled with 100 keto recipes like Chicken Avocado Omelet and Portobello Mushroom Margherita Pizza, Keto Intermittent Fasting includes delicious recipes tailored to a...
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Fasting An Exceptional Human Experience Since prehistory, fasting has been used in various ways as a means of transformation. As a spiritual practice, it is the oldest and most common form of asceticism and is found in virtually every religion and spiritual tradition. In psychology, studies have suggested that fasting can alleviate the symptoms of some psychiatric conditions, including depression and schizophrenia. In medicine, fasting is one of the most promising therapies, with research suggesting that fasting can cause certain drugs, such as chemotherapy, to work better while reducing drug... more

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Fasting for weight loss―a simple, effective, and satisfying plan for your health

Fasting is a practice with ancient roots, and its health benefits are enjoyed by people all over the world. Discover the benefits for yourself with The 21-Day Intermittent Fasting Weight Loss Plan. This easy-to-follow plan, complete with healthy recipes, shows you how to begin your intermittent fasting practice―and how regular breaks from food can support your health and weight loss goals.

Learn more about the science of intermittent fasting and why this dynamic tool can help you lose weight...
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Stephens’ intermittent fasting protocol is the culmination of three years of following the latest IF and autophagy research out of top universities, as well as coaching tens of thousands of people via her online communities. Once an adopter has determined an effective fasting window, they transition to a consistent schedule, utilizing Stephens’ tips and tricks until IF becomes a "forever lifestyle." The personal aspect of the book, featuring Stephens’ home-grown success story, is buttressed with case histories, some with over 100 pounds lost and kept off.

Fast. Feast. Repeat....
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Intermittent fasting is best done as part of a healthy, well-balanced diet and lifestyle.
It is a risk-free, uncomplicated way of keeping weight off and maintaining a strong body. Most healthy adults should have no trouble adapting to this eating plan. To improve your health in general, aim to maintain a healthy weight, eat a well-balanced, primarily plant-based diet, exercise regularly, do not smoke, drink, or do drugs excessively, get plenty of sleep, and take care of your mental health.


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The New York Times bestselling author and senior fellow at the Discovery Institute blends science and religion in this thoughtful guide that teaches modern believers how to use the leading wellness trend today—intermittent fasting—as a means of spiritual awakening, adopting the traditions our Christians ancestors practiced for centuries into daily life.

Wellness minded people today are increasingly turning to intermittent fasting to bolster their health. But we aren’t the first people to abstain from eating for a purpose. This routine was a common part of...
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"The Every-Other-Day Diet is the perfect diet for me."

That's the satisfied declaration of a dieter who lost 41 pounds on the Every-Other-Day Diet. (And kept it off!) You too can expect dramatic results with this revolutionary approach to weight loss that is incredibly simple, easy, and effective. Created by Dr. Krista Varady, an associate professor of nutrition at the University of Illinois, the Every-Other-Day Diet will change the way you think of dieting forever. Among its many benefits:

It's science-tested, science-proven. Dr. Varady...
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In a modern world where it's considered normal to consume 3 meals and additional snacks everyday (otherwise you will get sick), fasting can be considered an outrageous and even dangerous practice. One of the biggest fears of fasting is the fear hunger, the false hunger that most people are afraid of while depleting their glycogen stores (the body sugar storage). Fasting has often been associated with religious customs. It is time to define a line between the two. In Periodic Fasting, I embark on a timeless journey from the very beginning of life on Earth, through early human societies,... more

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The Instant New York Times Bestseller

Eat clean, get lean!

Losing weight can be simple--get back to basics on your plate, harness the power of intermittent fasting for quick results, save time and money, and train your body to move, and the excess pounds will slip away.

The bestselling author of SHRED and The Clean 20 cracks the code for all of us who live in the modern world where we've lost touch with what real food is--and how good it tastes--and what our bodies are designed to do. Dr. Ian wrote Clean...
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The Alternate-Day Diet

The original intermittent fasting plan: easy to follow, effective, and science-basedThe Alternate-Day Diet is based on scientific and clinical studies that show how restricting calories only every other day activates a gene called SIRT1?the ?skinny? gene?which results in reduced inflammation, improved insulin resistance, better cellular energy production, and releasing fat cells from around the organs to promote weight loss.

This easy-to-follow two step plan will enable readers to enjoy these remarkable and measurable benefits:

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If you’ve always wanted to feel amazing every day, but no fad diet or exercise has worked, then keep reading…
Two manuscripts in one book:
Intermittent Fasting for Women: An Essential Guide to Weight Loss, Fat-Burning, and Healing Your Body Without Sacrificing All Your Favorite Foods Keto Diet: How to Use the Ketogenic Diet to Lose Weight, Burn Fat, and Increase Mental Clarity, Including How to Get into Ketosis and Fasting on Keto for Beginners Are you sick and tired of being unhealthy?

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Have you tried different diets among those in vogue and are you tired of not seeing results and/or have recurring weight gain relapses? Would you like a proven method that allows you to reach your ideal weight, increase your metabolism and, at the same time, that helps you to be healthy and energetic?


Usually, a slimming diet is restrictive, requires time and attention, sometimes it is difficult to follow and makes you feel hungry. However, for medical reasons or simply to feel more confident...
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Weight loss and a fresh metabolic start―a woman’s intermittent fasting guide

Fasting intermittently (taking scheduled breaks from eating) is a time-honored method of promoting balance in your body. This science-backed fasting guide is tailored to a woman’s physiology, giving you a healthy alternative to stressful and ineffectual diet practices. Far from depriving yourself, you’ll alternate periods of fasting and periods of nutritious eating to reset your metabolism―helping you lose weight, regulate your hormones, and slow down aging.

Learn about common fasting...
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Are you tired? Would you like to have more energy? Are you overweight? Do you have Type 2 Diabetes? Are your grocery bills getting too high? Would you like to learn how to save money on groceries?Intermittent Fasting (IF) is not just a new craze or fad that has entered the scene in recent years, although it has recently seen a major resurgence in popularity. In reality, it has been around for centuries. Recently, Intermittent Fasting started to become popular because people are quite literally sick and tired. They want to improve their health, but they are not finding the long-term success... more

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Finally a Simple Approach to Burning Fat & Building Muscle That Actually Works!

If you want to burn fat, build muscle, feel great, and do it all without having to live in the gym, then this book is for you.

Here's the deal:

Dieting used to be hard and confusing.

- Low carb diets leave you feeling miserable.

- You don't want to give up your favorite foods to lose weight.

- You don't want to eat small meals constantly to "boost your metabolism."

- You're tired of gaining all of the weight back.
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