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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Pickover

What is feast and famine? New dieting approach found to be effective for weight loss

The so-called feast and famine approach to dieting, which involves fasting on alternate days, may help shave off the pounds better than other intermittent fasting and calorie-restricted diets, according to a new study.

A new review of the increasingly popular method, which involves a 24-hour fast on alternate days, suggests the approach may have greater benefits when it comes to weight loss; however, scientists have called for more work to confirm the findings.

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