Time-restricted eating may not be a new invention but in recent years, it has gained wider popularity — are the health benefits too good to be true? Critics of intermittent fasting argue that much of the research is still in its infancy. Photo: Getty To fast or not to fast? This is a question that has occupied the minds of men and women for centuries. What, though, is the answer? Intermittent fasting, once an obscure dietary practice, has been launched into mainstream consciousness.
The routine, hailed by many and hated by others, involves alternating periods of eating and abstaining from food. Its proponents tout it as a panacea for weight loss, metabolic health and longevity, while detractors warn of potential risks and insufficient long-term studies. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news.