What are the benefits of intermittent fasting? Dr Janet Brill reveals how skipping breakfast can help you lose weight, feel more alert and reduce your cholesterol We’re always told breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But is it really? There’s actually plenty of research pointing to the benefits of skipping breakfast and… Read More »
Dieting fads come and go, but one certain way of eating has stuck around for a number of years. Intermittent fasting, or reducing your calorie intake or the period of time where you can eat is becoming increasingly popular. Although it’s been around for a long time (since we were bacteria, our cells have “fasted”… Read More »
But significantly restricting your calories for a long period of time can be dangerous. Not to mention incredibly difficult, scary, and simply not fun. And studies have shown that it can help you lose weight, boost your metabolism, reduce the risk of certain diseases, and even improve your mood. And speaking as someone who has… Read More »
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Losing weight is always a top New Year’s resolution. This year, a lot of people are talking about and trying intermittent fasting as an option to lose weight. Becca Fischer decided to give it a try after her boyfriend committed to fasting at the start of the new year. “For the last… Read More »
Scientists have concluded that intermittent fasting, also referred to as the 5:2 diet or the 16:8 diet, does help with weight loss, but it’s no better than conventional calorie restriction diets for losing weight. An example of an intermittent fasting diet is feasting for 8 hours and then fasting for 16 hours. Some intermittent fasting… Read More »