Staying hydrated is key during a fast—but not every drink keeps your body in fasting mode. Here’s what you should know.

Intermittent energy restriction for weight loss leads to coordinated changes across the brain, gut, and microbiome axis.

When fasting, what can you drink? Discover which beverages won't break your fast and what to avoid. The post When fasting, ...

Scientists are learning more about the molecular mechanisms that kick in when people stop eating and start fasting. They've observed how a 24-hour fast boosts intestinal stem cells in mice, and ...

The “rules” of intermittent fasting are pretty strict: “Classically, intermittent fasting means you consume only water during ...

Real-world data suggest 5:2 intermittent fasting may offer modest cardiovascular benefits over calorie restriction in adults ...

Intermittent fasting involves defined fasting and eating periods Electrolyte-rich fluids like coconut water and salted buttermilk aid hydration during fasting. Include proteins, probiotics, complex ...

In a real-world registry study of adults with overweight or obesity, 5:2 intermittent fasting and daily calorie restriction both improved blood pressure over 12 weeks. Intermittent fasting produced ...

Advocates of extreme fasting falsely claim the practice can treat health issues like diabetes and could cure or prevent cancer.

Some people have great success with intermittent fasting (IF) because fasting curbs their appetite. The result is that it helps them stick to it and enhance its benefits. However, people differ ...

As anyone seeking to lose weight knows, diets come in and out of fashion. The Sexy Pineapple diet, launched by a Danish psychologist in 1970, never really took off. Kellogg’s no longer promotes the ...

Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular health trends thanks to its many proposed health benefits, including weight loss, fat burning, and reduced inflammation (1). This dietary pattern ...