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Fasting / 5:2 diet

Talk about intermittent fasting and 5:2, including what’s worked for others. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

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Fasting v NHS advice

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TalkToTheHand123 · 14/03/2022 07:35

Hi. I've been reading about the benefits of fasting but also NHS advice which appears to state to not fast. Is this right?

OP posts:
KillingEvenings · 14/03/2022 13:53

My doctor told me to try the 5:2 diet.

Plenty of NHS pages on the benefits of 5:2 or fasting diets, eg:
diabetesmyway.nhs.uk/keeping-healthy/different-dietary-approaches-for-weight-loss/intermittent-fasting/

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