The principle behind intermittent fasting, including the 5:2 diet, is based on restoring balance to one's diet. You eat regularly most of the time, but restrict calories other times for better weight ...

For individuals with Type 2 diabetes who have a hard time sticking to a strict diet everyday, intermittent fasting is a good alternative. A diet strategy for weight loss called the 5:2 diet has ...

The approach of fasting to cut calories "got the nation talking" and "spawned fasting recipes, calorie-restricted menus and even a book", said the ... In the 5:2 pattern, the week is divided ...