INTERMITTENT FASTING Definition & Meaning

intermittent fasting

[ in-ter-mit-nt fas-ting ]

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noun

a pattern of eating that involves regular short periods of fasting, such as by limiting food intake to a certain period of the day or to fewer meals on certain days of the week.

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Origin of intermittent fasting¹

First recorded in 1875–80, in the context of fasting for religious purposes; 2005–10, in a wellness context

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In fact, evidence suggests that there is no "optimal" diet that can be applied to everyone, and that various weight loss strategies – different macronutrient distributions, intermittent fasting and so on – all balance out over the long run.

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Doctor, broadcaster and author famous for popularising the idea of intermittent fasting, Michael Mosley’s books on the 5:2 and Fast 800 diets were international bestsellers.

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He was also famous for popularising the 5:2 and Fast 800 diets, which advocate for intermittent fasting and low-carbohydrate meals.

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I don’t do intermittent fasting.

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Alongside this she tried a restricted raw-food diet, intermittent fasting, boiling herbs and special teas.

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