Does Intermittent Fasting Really Help You Lose Weight? / Nutrition

August 28, 2013

Fad diets are nothing new, but with the breakout success of the 5:2 diet, also called the fast diet, weight-loss hopefuls around the globe are turning to an unusual way of eating. Under the program’s guidelines, dieters eat normally for five days of the week and then limit themselves to just 500 calories for women, or 600 calories for men, on the other two days. The plan is based on a concept called intermittent fasting, and supporters report dramatic weight-loss results. But does this diet really work?The EvidenceThe fast-diet trend originated in the UK, and according to that country’s National Health Services website, research on fat-loss benefits is lacking. The NHS reports that in one study of 30 obese women, participants did lose weight when fasting one day a week.

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