What is intermittent fasting ?

Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that alternates periods of fasting with periods of eating. It is not a diet, but rather a pattern of eating that involves limiting the hours during the day when you consume food. The most common methods of intermittent fasting include: 16/8 method (fasting for 16 hours and eating within an 8 hour window), 5:2 diet (eating normally for 5 days and restricting calories for 2 days), and alternate-day fasting (alternating between days of normal eating and days of fasting). Intermittent fasting has been shown to have health benefits such as weight loss, improved insulin sensitivity, and reduced inflammation. However, it is not suitable for everyone and should be approached with caution, especially for those with certain medical conditions.