American Heart Association

In the vibrancy of nutrition and wellness, where fads ebb and flow with the tides of popular opinion, intermittent fasting (IF) stands as a beacon of timeless wisdom. This ancient practice, rejuvenated for the modern epoch, challenges the very fabric of contemporary dietary dogma. It diverges from the labyrinthine complexities of modern diets, instead pivoting on a fundamental principle: when you eat can be as paramount as what you eat.

Rather than a mere diet, IF harks back to a primal rhythm—a cyclical dance of feast and famine, echoing the patterns of our ancestors. It signifies a return to basics, …