New research highlights key benefits of fasting diet

Researchers from an Australian university have discovered that following an early time-restricted, intermittent fasting diet could decrease the chances of developing type 2 diabetes.

The study found that individuals who fasted three days a week and ate between 8am and 12pm on those days had a greater tolerance to glucose after six months than those on a daily low-calorie diet.

Participants who followed the intermittent fasting diet were also more sensitive to insulin and had a more significant reduction in blood lipids.

These findings align with the Muslim tradition of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, which involves refraining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset.