Eager to get leaner and healthier but just not up for a diet that completely takes over your life? Good news: "There's an amazing alternative to traditional diets called a ‘5:2' style of eating.

The 5:2 diet can be an effective and healthy approach to weight management and overall well-being The 5:2 diet is a form of intermittent fasting where you eat normally for five days of the week ...

The doctor is credited for the rising popularity of the 5:2 diet for losing weight, which involves fasting for two days per week. The Pineapple diet is a diet created in the 1970s that promised ...

Intermittent fasting isn't one-size-fits-all. Renowned cardiologist explains five types, including water fasting, 5:2 fasting ...

Fontana's research has also found longevity is driven by two key factors: nutrient-sensing pathways and the gut microbiome: "The right foods, predicated on a predominantly plant-based diet ...

Scientists have developed a plant-based meal plan to enhance health and longevity, potentially replacing the 5:2 diet. The plan encourages starting with two plant-based days a week and eventually ...

Diet on Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Overweight and/or Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,” published in the February 2025 issue of International Journal of ...

The intermittent or 5:2 diet involves having two ‘restricted’ days per week, on which you must limit your calorie intake to 600–800 kcal per day, with virtually no foods or drinks that ...