Intermittent fasting: be careful of eating by the clock

Intermittent fasting is on the rise with advocates saying it helps with weight loss and protects health. But dietitians warn it’s not suitable for everyone

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AMERICAN actress Jennifer Aniston does it for 16 hours every day. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak does it for 36 hours every week. And if the chatter I’m hearing from friends and family reflects overall trends, a growing number of people are trying it in Ireland.

I’m referring to intermittent fasting, which focuses not on what we eat but when.