word
intermittent fasting
in-ter-MIT-ent FAS-ting
ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt ˈfɑːstɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
intermittentfasting
Dictionary meaning
an eating pattern that cycles between defined periods of fasting and eating rather than specifying which foods to eat; common protocols include 16:8 (16 hours fasting, 8 hours eating window) and 5:2 (normal eating five days, very restricted intake two days); research suggests benefits for weight management and metabolic health
Synonyms: IF, time-restricted eating
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