A doctor has shared “crucial” tips for losing belly fat. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist with an impressive TikTok following of 475,000 users under the handle @doctorsethimd, has become an online sensation for his advice on trimming down belly fat.
The Harvard-educated doctor’s recent video, which has taken the internet by storm, was titled: “3 best tips to lose belly fat with intermittent fasting.” In the viral clip, Dr Sethi emphasised one tip as “particularly crucial.”
He advises viewers to adopt an intermittent fasting schedule, specifies the ideal beverages to consume during this period, and stresses the importance of a diet rich in fibre and protein. He explained: “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.
“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,” reports the Mirror.
He added: “Focus on a high fibre, high protein diet during your eating window. High protein foods like paneer, tofu, chickpeas, chicken, Turkey, fish, and high fibre foods like fruits and veggies. This combination will keep you full and satiated while promoting fat loss.”
Intermittent fasting, a dietary regimen that alternates between periods of eating and fasting, has been shown in numerous studies to have significant benefits for both body and brain. Healthline reports that this method not only helps reduce calorie intake but also slightly boosts metabolism.
It optimises hormone function to aid weight loss, with lower insulin levels, higher HGH levels, and increased norepinephrine levels all contributing to the breakdown of body fat and facilitating its use for energy. Consequently, short-term fasting can enhance your metabolic rate, helping you burn even more calories.
According to Healthline, intermittent fasting is a “very effective tool for losing weight and visceral fat”, although further research is needed to understand its impact on muscle loss.