​Gut doctor shares top 3 hacks to lose belly fat with intermittent fasting

Struggling with stubborn belly fat? Dr. Saurabh Sethi MD MPH, a gastroenterologist, who goes by the name @doctor.sethi with a following of 965K followers on Instagram, and 475,000 on TikTok (@doctorsethimd), talks about three powerful tips to lose belly fat with intermittent fasting.

A Harvard University graduate, Dr. Sethi says that one of these three tips is ‘particularly crucial’. “3 Best Tips to Lose Belly Fat with Intermittent Fasting. Here are my top 3 tips for losing belly fat with intermittent fasting! These are the same science-backed strategies I’ve used with my patients to help them maximize fat burning and improve their overall health,” the video caption on Instagram reads.

The three tips to lose belly fat with intermittent fasting include 12:12 fasting, special drinks to boost fat loss, and a diet that is high in fibre and protein.

12:12 fasting schedule

Dr Sethi recommends keeping a fasting schedule of 12:12 to aid fat loss from the belly area. This cycle also helps to get good rest, and also decreases craving for unhealthy food. “First, start with a 12:12 fasting schedule, which is the mildest option. This approach helps you sleep soundly at night and reduces the likelihood of unhealthy food choices the next day,” Dr Sethi says.

Special drinks to aid fat loss

While intermittent fasting is beneficial for belly fat reduction, incorporating certain drinks can help boost the metabolism. Dr Sethi suggests drinking black coffee, black tea, green tea, and apple cider vinegar among other drinks. “Second, during your fasting window, only drink black coffee, green tea, black tea, water, apple cider vinegar, lemon water, fennel or basil water, chamomile or ginger tea,” he says.


High-fibre, high-protein drink

Diet is extremely important in any weight loss journey. Dr Sethi suggests having high-fibre and high-protein diet while you are on intermittent fasting. “Focus on a high fiber, high protein diet during your eating window. High protein foods like paneer, tofu, chickpeas, chicken, Turkey, fish, and high fiber foods like fruits and veggies. This combination will keep you full and satiated while promoting fat loss,” he said.
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