Intermittent Fasting (16:8)

Source best-for note: Weight loss, simplicity, metabolic health, autophagy.

The source category is Time-Restricted, with difficulty marked Easy.

The source plan does not prescribe a fixed macro split.

Meal timing: All food consumed within 8-hour window (e.g., 12pm-8pm).

• Any whole foods during eating window
• Water during fasting
• Black coffee
• Unsweetened tea
• Focus on nutrient-dense meals

• Anything with calories during fasting window
• Excessive junk during eating window

Build a simple list around the foods you already enjoy, then add one or two easy repeatable meals before trying to overhaul everything.

Keep water available through the day and adjust fluids around heat, sweat rate, long runs, and higher-fiber meals.

May not suit people with blood sugar issues. Can be combined with any diet style. Skip breakfast approach is most common.

Nutrition advice should be adapted to the individual. Consider medical history, medications, preferences, budget, culture, and support from a qualified clinician or dietitian when needed.