Grajower MM, Horne BD. Clinical management of intermittent fasting in patients with diabetes mellitus. Nutrients. 2019;11(4). doi:10.3390/nu11040873 Many of you will be aware of the 5 2 Diet developed by Michael Mosley almost 5 years ago, which became a world wide phenomenon, embraced by thousands of people. While it’s thought that the 5:2 diet can also help to prevent type 2 diabetes, it is not suitable for people who already have diabetes, and need to regulate their sugar levels. Breakfast:A 36g serving of Quaker’s porridge made with 180ml skimmed milk (216cals) will keep you going throughout the day. Calories so far = 216. Collier R. Intermittent fasting: the next big weight loss fad. CMAJ. 2013;185(8):E321–E322. doi:10.1503/cmaj.109-4437

Bought this on a whim because it sounded intriguing, and read it in one sitting. I haven't seen the Horizon programme that prompted Kate Harrison to write this book, but she's done a good job of selling this "diet" to me, so much so hat I'm going to try it for a month and see how it goes! Dinner: Opt for a refreshing, filling salad for dinner. Our bean and pepper salad (137cals) is perfects served with two rice cakes (70cals). And it’ll even save you money, with no specialist diet foods or supplements required. No wonder it’s as popular with men as it is with women – and with first-time dieters as with weight loss veterans. Research shows fasting has no negative effects on the ability to do moderate activity. Even so, it’s important to listen to your body. Also, doing cardio can help your body tap into its fat stores, and maximise the benefit of your fasting days.

How the 5:2 plan works

Your 500-calorie days will help to stabilise your insulin levels and hunger. You should find your appetite is smaller on normal days, so you won’t have to work so hard to stay around the 2,000-calorie mark. The 5:2 Diet will transform your body, your mind and your health. It’s the revolutionary part-time weight loss diet with lifelong health and anti-ageing results. This is the simplest, most flexible and most health enhancing weight loss programme you’ll ever follow – and with this book to guide you, you can start today. You’ll still get to eat all the foods you love but enjoy incredible health benefits, with positive effects on cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's and more. Eat Stop Eat: On this plan, you’ll observe a complete 24-hour fast once or twice a week. For example, if you stop eating at 8 p.m. on Sunday night, you wouldn't eat again until 8 p.m. on Monday night. Like the 5:2 diet, you’re free to choose your fasting days on the Eat Stop Eat diet. It’s simple. For two days each week, you eat no more than 500 calories. The other five days, you eat normally. You should lose around 1.5lb a week – more if you have a lot of weight to lose.

Dinner: Stuffed peppers with couscous, courgette, and mozzarella keep your daily calorie count under 500 (243 cals)However, the most dramatic effects are seen in overweight individuals, and what contribution the actual weight loss makes to the overall effect is difficult to determine. So, yes, most studies identify it as safe and effective, but how much better it is than any other diet to improve important health parameters is difficult to ascertain." What and when can I eat on the 5:2 diet? Mosley "The fast diet" (το διάβασα στα αγγλικά αλλά νομίζω εκδόθηκε και στα ελληνικά ως "Δίαιτα κάθε μέρα; Όχι ευχαριστώ!") είναι καλύτερο από αυτό εδώ. Αν μπορείτε να πάρετε ένα μόνο βιβλίο, σας συνιστώ εκείνο, εκτός αν βρείτε αυτό εδώ πολύ πιο φτηνά (όπως συνέβη σε μένα). The Intermittent Fasting diet - is the 5:2 diet the new way to get slim and healthy? Popular Diet Plans