Although intermittent fasting has been around for a long time, it has recently generated a lot of excitement in the diet world. Given the huge increase in interest in IF that NY Nutrition Group has witnessed, Forbes' designation of it as one of the "Hottest Diets of 2020" comes as no surprise. At this point, most people know someone who has either tried it or is currently using it. The fundamental principle is the same, despite the flexible rules: refrain from eating for an extended length of time to encourage improved insulin sensitivity and fat burning. You can intermittent fast in many different ways. The 16/8 approach, which recommends eating only within an 8-hour window and then abstaining from meals for the following 16, is the most widely used strategy. Typically, folks who stick to the 12-to-8-pm window just forego breakfast and avoid snacking after dinner. This strategy is thought to be the most effective since, in principle, it fits with our natural "circad...