Why Are Health Nuts From Hugh Jackman to Tim Ferriss Trying Intermittent Fasting?

An unusual diet is gaining traction among health nuts including Hugh Jackman, “4-Hour Workweek” author Tim Ferriss, and startup workers across Silicon Valley. It’s pretty simple, with no calorie-counting or intense exercise regimen involved.

Here’s how it works in a nutshell: Don’t eat during certain hours of the day.

When people practice intermittent fasting, they go without food for anywhere from 14 hours to several days. Some techies say intermittent fasting helps them focus and be more productive, while others laud the diet as an easy weight-loss hack.

Excerpted from businessinsider.com

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