Intermittent fasting could work wonders with obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. (Illustration by Suvajit Dey) Intermittent fasting could work wonders with obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. In India, however, doctors have a word of caution for those embarking on intermittent fasting. Dr Ambrish Mithal, chairman, Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Max Healthcare, describes intermittent fasting as the only “dietary fad” he would subscribe to. “Whether you believe in the concept or not, many studies have shown that people typically eat less during intermittent fasting.

Source: Indian Express December 31, 2019 22:41 UTC