Fasting earlier or later in day ‘effective strategy for long-term weight loss’

Eating in a restricted timeframe helps keep the weight off, a study has found. Picture: Johnny Green/PA

Fasting earlier or later in the day for three months could be an effective strategy for long-term weight loss, research suggests.

Experts found that overweight or obese people who restricted eating to an eight hour “window” per day shed pounds and managed to keep it off.