Have you ever heard of the hibernation diet? We do know of a number of diet patterns and types, but hibernation diet is one of those few that are simple and effective – both at the same time. Conceived by an Edinburgh pharmacist and sports nutritionist, Mike McInnes, this diet focuses on eating honey and doing resistance training.

Would you like to know more about this diet type? Keep reading!

The Concept Of Hibernation Diet:

The proponents of the hibernation diet think that eating honey before hitting the bed at night fuels your liver, and the body secretes hormones that boost metabolism and fat burning. Honey offers your body additional fructose, which streamlines the process. Without it, your body tries to stabilize blood sugar and spends most of the energy.

So, it basically means that your body burns fat when you sleep. Honey is replete with several vitamins, key minerals, and antioxidants, which ensure your body gets the required nutrients (1).

Basics Of Hibernation Diet:

1. Eating Honey Before Sleeping At Night:

You will need to take two spoons of honey before hitting the bed each night in order to get benefitted from the diet. You can either take honey as it is, or mix it with milk and drink it.

2. Healthy Foods:

Apart from taking honey regularly, you also need to eat healthy foods and discard refined and processed dishes as much as possible. Avoid consuming white bread, burgers, pizza, beer, etc.

3. Resistance Training:

While proponents of the hibernation diet do not advise going to the gym, they say you should go for a few bursts of resistance training every week. You may follow Pilates and Yoga DVDs as well.

Is The Hibernation Diet Right For You?

There are so many weight loss plans and diets that finding the right one can be tedious. If the answer to any of the following questions is a yes, it means your metabolism is not at an optimal level, and you should opt for this diet:

• Do you get night sweats?
• Do you need to go to the washroom during the night?
• Does acid reflux bug you during the night?
• Do you wake up sometimes during the night?
• Do you feel tired after waking up in the morning?
• Do you cope with night cramps?
• Do you cope with dry throat after waking up?
• Does a nauseous feeling grab you in the morning?

As per the views of McInnes, your body can be trained to think that you are getting into the hibernation mode. Then it will begin utilizing the stored fat as you fall asleep. Your brain makes use of the energy as you sleep, and the blood sugar levels need to be balanced. If that is off balance, your body releases stress hormones, affecting the sleep quality and hampering the body’s natural healing mechanism. Taking honey before sleep offers the body enough energy to metabolize and carry on with the repair process.

Ideal Foods As Per The Hibernation Diet:

Below listed is the daily eating routine and the foods suitable for the Hibernation Diet:

Breakfast:

You can have a banana, porridge or muesli. Having whole grain bread is also recommended.

Pre-Lunch:

Have small snacks like raw nuts and fruit slices.

Lunch:

You may have a mushroom, tuna, and fruit juice. You may also have salads.

Workout Snack:

You can eat dry fruits, banana, and crisp breads with honey or low-fat cheese.

Evening:

A small snack would suffice. Examples are raisins and a sliced carrot.

Dinner:

Opt for a healthy meal comprising of animal protein. Examples are steak and lamb roasts. Before hitting the bed, you should take honey with warm milk.

This diet, unlike many, does not ask you to stop eating. You merely make small changes to your existing diet to be rewarded with better health! Give this diet a go, and share your experience with us below!

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