There was paleo, Whole30, then keto—all diets that tried to restrict what and how you ate. But the latest dieting trend is not eating at all.
Fasting is becoming increasingly popular. But, as with almost all diets, the health claims made by proponents—inflammation reduction, lower blood pressure, less cancer, even extended lifespan—stand on shaky scientific ground. Worse, the trend of detoxing or cleanses marketed as forms of fasting may actually be dangerous.
Here’s a look at the truth behind the fast.