Guest StevenDraker Posted April 28, 2014 Posted April 28, 2014 The 5:2 diet (also known as the 5/2 diet) is a diet that limits the calorie intake for 2 days, then eating normal for 5 days. This type of diet is called ‘intermittent fasting’. The general idea behind the 5:2 diet is calorie restriction on the two (non-consecutive) given days. That is, for two of the 7 day week, you eat extreme low calorie (but highly nutritional) foods, while the other 5 days you can eat what you normally do. This diet doesn’t require a full fast (as in water only), but just a carefully planned couple of days each week. The 5:2 diet came to popular attention in August 2012, with the BBC Horizon’s documentary on it featuring reporter Michael Mosley trying the diet, talking to experts about the benefits, and resulting in a 5 week loss in weight of approx 15-20lbs and a number of blood tests showing dramatic improvements in cholesterol and glucose levels, among other things. Quote
Guest PasadenaCA Posted April 29, 2014 Posted April 29, 2014 The interesting thing about this diet is that the body doesn't get to adjust. I'm surprised this diet hasn't gained more currency in the US. Quote
