New Delhi, March 24 -- When comparing intermittent fasting (IF) and Ramadan fasting, it is essential to recognise both the similarities and crucial differences. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Rajeshwari Panda, Head of the Dietetics Department at Medicover Hospital in Kharghar Navi Mumbai, shared a breakdown.

Both IF and Ramadan fasting involve periods of time-restricted eating. They both condense eating into a specific window of time. This shared characteristic can lead to similar physiological effects.

Both practices have been linked to potential health benefits, including:

a) Improved insulin sensitivity.

b) Weight management.

c) Positive effects on lipid profiles.

d) Potential cellular repair.

This is the most significant...