3. Minimally-Processed Grains
Carbohydrates are an essential part of life and are most definitely not the enemy when it comes to weight loss. Because a large chunk of your day will be spent fasting during this diet, it’s important to think strategically about ways to get adequate calories while not feeling overly full. Though a healthy diet minimizes processed foods, there can be a time and place for items like whole-grain bread, bagels, and crackers, as these foods are more quickly digested for fast and easy fuel. If you intend to exercise or train regularly while intermittent fasting, these will especially be a great source of energy on the go.
4. Raspberries
Fiber—the stuff that keeps you regular—was named a shortfall nutrient by the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, and a recent article in Nutrients stated that less than 10 percent of Western populations consume adequate levels of whole fruits. With eight grams of fiber per cup, raspberries are a delicious, high-fiber fruit to keep you regular during your shortened feeding window.
