Is it really a healthy eating pattern? : Experts mixed on intermittent fasting
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The idea behind intermittent fasting is that brief periods of little to no caloric intake will help you lose weight, influence your metabolism, help your circadian biology (sleep cycles) and enhance the gut microbiome.Getty Images / Getty Images
The holiday season is in full swing and, even in these unusual times, it seems likely that the period between now and the new year will be filled with yummy, calorie-laden foods, such as cookies, pies and hot chocolate topped with whipped cream.
With so much temptation, some people might still be wondering how to control their weight. One popular weight loss method that’s emerged during the past few years is a technique called intermittent fasting, in which people severely limit their calorie intake in some way. Though loyalists claim to drop pounds this way, experts say just how effective the method is remains unclear.