the 5: 2 regime, you know ? This slimming method Developed by two English doctors promises us a “rapid and frustration-free” weight loss … The principle: consume about 2000 Kcal for 5 days then 500 Kcal for 2 days. Clearly, from Monday to Friday (for example), we eat what we want but, during the weekend, we limit ourselves to 25% of our daily calorie intake. This is the idea of intermittent fasting.
According to a new study by a dietician researcher at the Breast Cancer charity Genesis (in the United States), the 5: 2 diet may be helpful in preventing breast cancer. To reach this conclusion, the researcher and her team followed 20 pre-menopausal, overweight women at high risk of breast cancer. For a month, the volunteers followed the 5: 2 diet.
Less sugar in the cells
At the end of the experiment, biopsies showed a change in breast tissue in 55% of the volunteers who lost about three kilograms on the 5: 2 diet. According to the researcher, the 5: 2 diet actually allows a decrease in the level of sugar present in the cells. However, it is now proven: sugar is used as fuel for cancer cells.
CQFD? Not so sure. The 5: 2 diet is indeed very controversial by health professionals: not recommended for pregnant women and diabetics, it would make it more vulnerable to infections. In addition, since it promises rapid weight loss but without a stabilization phase, the yo-yo effect is almost guaranteed! Without forgetting the frustration: during the 5 “free” days, white bread and rice, pastries, industrial cereals, crisps, sweet or savory cookies, candies and sugary drinks are not recommended …
In short, to protect against breast cancer, we prefer to turn to less restrictive techniques: regular physical activity, a balanced diet or even a mediterranean diet…
