Updated Jan 03, 2019
Intermittent fasting is emerging as a beneficial tool in managing health and reducing the risk of metabolic and chronic diseases. The latest research reveals that it is not just the abstinence that counts, but also the timing of it.
Fasting has long been promoted as a cleansing tool, physically and spiritually, and is said to help one attain self-control and a deeper understanding of faith. But what’s the science behind it?
Daniela Ginta, MSc, NNCP, is a freelance writer who lives in Kamloops, BC.
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