There are so many different slimming diets and weight loss fads out there it can leave many people looking to lose a few pounds wondering just where to start. Intermittent fasting - an eating plan that switches between going without food for part of the day - is one of the latest crazes.
Celebrities and fitness gurus swear by the technique and, at least in this case, most health and fitness experts seem to agree it has some major benefits. As well as weight loss, they include sleeping better, improved concentration and even reversing type 2 diabetes.
While many diets focus on what to eat, intermittent fasting is about when you eat. But even then, there is a fair risk of confusion. Options include the 16/8 method (eating during an eight hour window each day), or the 14/10 and many other variations.
