India, April 7 -- When it comes to losing weight, keeping an eye on what you eat goes without saying. Being in a calorie deficit is essential, especially if your goal is to shed extra kilos. However, a new study published in April 2025 in the Annals of Internal Medicine has found that a specific form of intermittent fasting may be more effective than the traditional method of daily calorie restriction.

As per the study, the 4:3 intermittent fasting plan works better than regular dieting. So, what exactly is this form of intermittent fasting? This is essentially a weekly routine, in contrast to the calorie tracking that's daily. It involves eating very little on 3 days of the week and eating normally on the other 4 days. On the fasting da...