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I am thinking about starting intermittent fasting.  What do I need to know?
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Intermittent fasting is an eating plan where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. There are several variations of this diet but they all have the same basic idea of restricting eating to a certain window of time every day. Intermittent fasting comes with many health benefits, like improved blood sugar control and aiding with weight loss. Before you start, it’s important to make sure you understand the foods you can and can’t eat while following the plan and know the safety concerns associated with this type of diet.