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There are plenty of trendy diet plans out there that promise to help people lose weight and stay healthy. From juice cleanses to raw food diets, there can be a lot of misinformation about the reality of living a healthy lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, intermittent fasting does not mean starving yourself in an attempt to lose weight. Instead, it focuses on restricting your daily calorie intake so your body will adjust to eating smaller, healthier meals.
In addition to maintaining a healthy weight, intermittent fasting may also decrease your risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to a study published in Cell Metabolism. There are different versions of intermittent fasting that you can choose from. For example, you may consider eating all of your meals only during certain hours of the day. Another popular approach is known as the 5:2 plan, which calls for two days of fasting (with a goal of 500-600 calories per day) and five days of following your regular diet.
The transition to an intermittent fasting diet can be challenging at first, but success is possible! Here are some tips to ease the transition between a non-fasting and intermittent fasting diet: