Intermittent Fasting: Foods to Consume and Limit
Intermittent fasting involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting.
Proponents say intermittent fasting is a safe and effective way to lose weight and improve your health. They claim it s easier to adhere to than other diets and offers more flexibility than traditional calorie-restricted diets. Intermittent fasting is a means of reducing calories by restricting one s intake for several days each week, and then eating regularly the rest of the days, rather than focusing on permanent caloric restriction, says Lisa Jones, a registered dietitian based in Philadelphia.
It s important to keep in mind that intermittent fasting is a concept, not a specific diet.