Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that alternates periods of fasting with periods of eating. A typical intermittent fasting regimen involves fasting for 16 to 18 hours, such as finishing dinner by 6 p.m. and not eating again until 10 a.m. or noon the next day. During fasting periods, water, black coffee, black tea and herbal tea are permitted and do not break the fast. Green tea is often recommended to help curb hunger. Artificial sweeteners can be used but probably should be limited.

Is intermittent fasting effective for weight loss?

Intermittent fasting is effective and safe for most adults seeking weight loss. Clinical trials and meta-analyses show that intermittent fasting can help people lose 3- to 8% of their starting weight over several months. Intermittent fasting works b

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