Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDN Key Takeaways Water fasting is when you stop eating solid food and only drink water ...

In a world obsessed with the latest wellness trends, an ancient practice is making waves in health-conscious circles. Water fasting — the deliberate abstention from all food and beverages except water ...

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a structured eating approach that focuses on the timing of when you eat. Research suggests that ...

Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained popularity as an effective approach to weight management and overall health improvement. However, many believe that there is only one way to practice intermittent ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

Share on Pinterest An intermittent fasting regimen may be more effective at promoting weight loss than calorie restriction. Image credit: Dmytro Betsenko/Getty Images. Over the past few years, ...

A weeklong water-only fast can shed kilos and boost mood, but also drives inflammation and greater muscle loss than fat, highlighting the need for caution and psychological readiness in extended ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that a 4-week alternate-day fasting protocol showed significant reductions in body fat, but also muscle mass. Lumina/Stocksy Researchers report that alternate-day ...

New research shows that while four weeks of alternate-day fasting can quickly reduce body weight and fat, it also leads to a measurable loss of muscle, and adding a whey protein shake during fasting ...