What is Intermittent Fasting?

Intermittent fasting is a diet plan that involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting. It does not specify the foods you should eat but rather when you should eat them. Typically, intermittent fasting involves fasting for a certain period, followed by an eating window during which you can consume food.

Examples of Intermittent Fasting

There are different ways to practice intermittent fasting. Here are some popular examples:

• 16/8 method: Eat during an 8-hour window and fast for 16 hours.
• 5:2 diet: Eat normally for 5 days and restrict caloried to 500-600 on 2 non-consecutive days.
• Alternate-day fasting: Fast every other day, with some calorie intake on fasting days.

Synonyms and Antonyms of Intermittent Fasting

Synonyms: Time-restricted eating, periodic fasting, cyclic fasting.

Antonyms: Continuous eating, calorie restriction.

Related Terms

Weight loss, metabolism, insulin sensitivity, autophagy, ketosis.

Intermittent Fasting vs Other Diet Plans

Intermittent fasting is different from other diet plans that restrict calories or certain foods. Unlike calorie restriction, intermittent fasting does not limit the amount of food you can eat, but rather the timing of your meals. Unlike keto or low-carb diets, it does not focus on specific food groups or macronutrient ratios. However, intermittent fasting can be combined with other diet plans to achieve better results.