Intermittent Fasting vs. Calorie Counting: What Works?

A new randomized controlled trial has shed light on the benefits of time-restricted eating (TRE), suggesting that intermittent fasting may help individuals lose weight and improve metabolic markers — even without drastic changes to diet quality. Published in the Nature, the study compared the effects of an 8-hour time-restricted eating schedule to a traditional calorie-restriction diet over a yearlong period, with promising results for those seeking a…