07/18/2025
A new Harvard-backed study of 99 trials says intermittent fasting can rival old-fashioned calorie counting for weight loss success. In fact, alternating fast days (eat one day, fast the next) edged out regular dieting – people lost a bit more weight and saw bigger drops in waist size and cholesterol! While it’s not magic or for everyone, this trend is proving it can be a legit path to a healthier weight.
Intermittent fasting diets—particularly alternate day fasting—may be as effective for weight loss and cardiometabolic health as traditional calorie-restricted diets, according to a new study co-authored by Harvard Chan School researchers.
