I want to do the 16: 8 intermittent fasting. I will maintain the time window. But after the fast can I have normal lunch for the first meal? One more question, can I have lime juice, without salt/ sugar in the fasting window? Please answer my questions. I'll be grateful to you. Thank you.

Dr. Madhuchhanda PramanikGeneral Physicianyrs exp

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Dear lybrate-user, thanks for reaching out. Intermittent fasting is now popular for reducing weight but it has rigorous rules to be maintained & some basic health advice to be followed. 1. Yes you can help normal lunch as first meal. In fact I suggest you take a healthy balanced meal with equal parts of carbohydrates and green leafy vegetables along with protein like dal/ 1 whole egg/ legumes/ etc. Also include loads of fruits or you can have salads during the non fasting period. 2. During the fasting window you may have lime juice with a pinch of salt so that you don't feel light headed/ tired and can do normal work like everyday. 3. In case you feel light headed, extremely tired or have severe headaches which is common during starting this kindly lie down with feet up and also you should have ors 1 glass/ coconut water with lime juice separately/ homemade ors. Then consult me or any other general physician. Take care.  

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