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Why fasting is more effective than dieting – by the expert who does it

Story by Mindy Pelz Within three days of starting intermittent fasting, Dr Mindy Pelz felt her health transform – Beverly Small© Provided by The Telegraph Before I discovered fasting, I was like many women. For most of my life, I ate less and exercised more to keep my weight and health in a good place. However,
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What Is the Daniel Fast Diet — and Is It Healthy?

For many people, the foods they eat are largely rooted in their culture and religious beliefs. One eating style with religious roots is the Daniel Fast diet, a 21-day partial fast based on a story in the Book of Daniel. Whether you’re spiritual or not, many people say this diet helps with weight loss, promotes
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Study: Intermittent fasting ‘no magic bullet for weight loss.’

by University of Bath New research published this week challenges a popular belief that intermittent fasting diets such as alternate day fasting or the ‘5:2’ are the most effective ways to lose weight. Over recent years, diets which see people fast on a few days each week have increased in popularity, reinforced by images of people’s
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The Damaging Double Standard Behind Intermittent Fasting

Is it “optimization” or an eating disorder? Hope Corrigan Jack Dorsey has been a vocal proponent of intermittent fasting. Photo by David Becker/Getty Images Jack Dorsey doesn’t eat anything in the morning. Instead, he meditates for two hours, he takes an ice bath, and drinks a lot of water. He doesn’t eat anything for lunch, either.
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