What you need to know about intermittent fasting
By Mary Caldwell Troy Warren for CNT #Health Most people have had the idea of three square meals a day — plus snacks — drilled into them from a young age. But proponents of the intermittent fasting diet believe periods of fasting or near-fasting can help you lose weight and improve your health. Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in following the intermittent fasting diet. Basics of intermittent fasting There are a few variations of the intermittent fasting diet, but one of the most popular is called the 5:2 diet. It calls for consuming very few calories on…