The Power of Intermittent Fasting: Eat Less, Count Less

A recent study suggests that intermittent fasting, specifically time-restricted eating, is as effective as counting calories for weight loss. The yearlong clinical trial involving 90 people with obesity found that time-restricted eating resulted in a 5% weight loss, similar to the group that followed caloric restriction. The study highlights that counting the hours of the eating window may be a viable alternative to counting calories. However, access to dieticians and cognitive behavior strategies is crucial for sustainable weight loss.