The traditional approach to weight loss is to count calories and try to reduce the number consumed each day. This is a time-consuming and error-prone process — often with disappointing results. Intermittent fasting — and the popular version known as time-restricted eating — could be a simpler option for people wanting to achieve a healthy weight.
But is intermittent fasting any better than calorie counting for losing weight? A new study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, aimed to provide the answer. It showed that the two methods could be equally effective — if undertaken with professional counseling.
