The actress told Insider that she coupled intuitive fasting with the keto diet to improve her metabolism, which in turn helped with her lingering COVID-19 symptoms.
Health experts, however, say that these claims are not substantiated by current research. While studies have shown that intermittent fasting can lead to short-term weight loss, the long-term effects of restricting calories in this way is still not fully understood.
The current research remains a mixed bag of pros and cons, suggesting that intermittent fasting is not the right weight-loss strategy for everybody and should be undertaken with caution.
What is intermittent fasting?
Intermittent fasting focuses more on when people eat rather than how much they eat. The diet includes periods of fasting or restricted calories. It is separate from the fasting many cultures practice for religious or spiritual purposes.