Intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating
Intermittent fasting, such as the 16:8 method or the 5:2 diet, is a popular way to manage weight. Research shows it helps with weight loss about as well as ordinary calorie reduction, so what matters is whether the rhythm suits your everyday life.
You will need
- A food diary or app
- A plan for the meals in your eating window
- Water and calorie-free drinks for the fasting period
Steps
Check whether fasting suits you
Intermittent fasting is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and adolescents, or people who have had an eating disorder. If you have diabetes or take medication that affects blood sugar, talk to a doctor before starting.
Choose a method
Start gradually
Eat well during the window
Drink enough
Consider your exercise
Monitor how you feel
Assess whether it suits you long term
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