Intermittent fasting, calorie counting about equal for weight loss
Share on Pinterest Researchers report that intermittent fasting as well as calorie counting are both effective in weight reduction. meredith adelaide/Stocksy In a new study, researchers say intermittent fasting and calorie counting were both effective in helping people lose weight. They added that fasting did seem to produce better results for insulin sensitivity. Experts say diets affect each person differently, so it’s important to figure out which method works best for you. Intermittent fasting has become a popular weight loss strategy, but a new study suggests that whether you prefer that or traditional calorie counting methods, both may be equally effective. Looking at a group of 90 adults with obesity divided into two study groups and a control group, researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago reported that those who engaged in time-restricted eating — also known as “intermittent fasting” — lost an average of 10 more pounds than the control group after a year and consume...