Alternate-day fasting involves switching between a day of fasting (not eating) and a day of normal eating. Research suggests this approach may support weight loss and improve heart health. However, it ...

Does the research on alternate-day fasting back the hype? This article was reviewed by Brian Tanzer, nutritionist and Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs at The Vitamin Shoppe. Alternate-day ...

That's why I brought in the experts: Jessica Levinson , MS, RD, CDN, a culinary nutrition expert in New York City and author of 52-Week Meal Planner, and Alyssa Dweck , MD, a women's health expert.

Intermittent fasting might not be a miracle solution, but it stands shoulder to shoulder with traditional calorie-cutting when it comes to shedding pounds and improving metabolic health. A major new ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that a 4-week alternate-day fasting protocol showed significant reductions in body fat, but also muscle mass. Lumina/Stocksy Researchers report that alternate-day ...

While many weight loss plans involve tracking what you eat, intermittent fasting (IF) tracks when you eat. IF consists of ‘eating windows’ — when you can theoretically have whatever and however much ...

Share on Pinterest An intermittent fasting regimen may be more effective at promoting weight loss than calorie restriction. Image credit: Dmytro Betsenko/Getty Images. Over the past few years, ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: Intermittent fasting might benefit women over 50 by ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...