Michael Mosley popularised intermittent fasting (specifically the 5:2 diet) in the United Kingdom and Australia in 2012, following the BBC2 television Horizon documentary Eat, Fast, and Live Longer.
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Please do not indulge in unhealthy foods during that 8-hour period.
Always consult a health professional before beginning intermittent fasting to ensure that this type of fasting is appropriate for your physical conditions.