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What are 'fasting' diets and do they help you lose weight?

  • Written by Clare Collins, Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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There are many types of "fasting" diets. But are they any better than restricting your energy intake the old fashioned way?from www.shutterstock.com

Trying to lose weight is hard work. You need to plan meals and snacks, and make a big effort to avoid situations that trigger more eating and drinking than you’d planned. Dieting can also be very...

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