Intermittent Fasting (IF) is an eating pattern that alternates between periods of eating and fasting. Unlike traditional diets that focus on what to eat, intermittent fasting focuses primarily on when to eat.
Popular intermittent fasting methods include:
16:8 Method – Fast for 16 hours and eat within an 8-hour window
14:10 Method – Fast for 14 hours and eat within a 10-hour window
5:2 Diet – Eat normally for five days and significantly reduce calories on two non-consecutive days
Alternate-Day Fasting – Alternate between normal eating days and fasting days
Many people use intermittent fasting to support weight management, metabolic health, and healthy eating habits.