Tiziano Scarparo presents Il digiuno intermittente a modo mio at GO, published by Red!

But what exactly is intermittent fasting? It is not a diet, but a lifestyle suitable for everyone, based on the planned alternation of fasting periods and eating windows.

The book

The twenty-four hours of the day are divided into two time windows: during one, all the macro and micronutrients needed for the day are consumed in a perfectly balanced way; during the other, fasting is practised.

There are no forbidden foods: what matters is that they are nutritious, rich in fibre, protein and healthy fats, in order to maintain a sense of fullness and provide long-lasting energy.

There are no strict schedules or rigid rules to follow, because intermittent fasting adapts to the daily life of those who practise it — not the other way around. This means you can choose to skip breakfast or dinner, depending on your needs.

Among the main benefits and advantages of intermittent fasting are its anti-inflammatory function, with a reduction in inflammation associated with many chronic and autoimmune diseases such as dermatitis, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and rheumatoid arthritis; the acceleration of metabolism, at any age and with any condition; improved insulin sensitivity and reduced blood sugar levels; and its simplicity in everyday life, both in terms of time management and the easy availability of the recommended products.

Finally, this lifestyle can help prevent cardiovascular, neurodegenerative and oncological diseases.

The author

Tiziano Scarparo is a Roman nutritionist and dietitian, also specialised in general medicine. He is hugely popular on social media, with 350,000 followers on Instagram, 800,000 on TikTok, and a Facebook group of 300,000 people sharing recipes under the motto “Dimagrire mangiando” — “Losing weight by eating.”