Intermittent fasting is an eating plan that involves switching between fasting and eating on a regular schedule. It is a way to help reverse the trend of sitting and snacking all day, which can lead to a higher risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other illnesses. Intermittent fasting works by prolonging the period when your body has burned through the calories consumed during your last meal and begins burning fat. There are several different ways of doing intermittent fasting, including:

• 16/8 method: This involves skipping breakfast and restricting your daily eating period to 8 hours, such as 1–9 p.m. Then you fast for 16 hours in between.

• Eat-Stop-Eat: This involves fasting for 24 hours, once or twice a week, for example by not eating from dinner one day until dinner the next day.

• Fasting for 2 days a week: This involves fasting completely for 1 or 2 days a week, known as the Eat-Stop-Eat diet, and involves eating no food for 24 hours at a time.

• Fasting daily for a set amount of time: This involves fasting daily for a set amount of time, usually 12 hours or more.

Intermittent fasting has been shown to have a range of health benefits, including a longer life, a leaner body, and a sharper mind. However, it is important to note that there is no "perfect" fasting plan, and it really should be based on what works best in your life.