Feast and famine approach to dieting effective for weight loss – study

Alternate day fasting may be as good as calorie-restricted diets for weight loss, according to a new study. Picture: Alamy/PA

Fasting on alternate days may help shave off the pounds better than other intermittent fasting and calorie restriction diets, according to a new study.

While scientists have called for more work to confirm the findings, a new review suggests the so-called feast and famine approach to dieting may have greater benefits when it comes to weight loss.