Hong Kong, July 3 -- Intermittent fasting is one of the top lifestyle trends this year -- not only because we came out of COVID-19 looking a little chubbier and tubbier, but also because it has proven results with (relatively) little effort required. Nevertheless, as with all diets (and diet fads), it's important to be properly informed before embarking on a journey of changing your eating habits.

Here, Dr Priya Khorana gives us the ultimate low-down on intermittent fasting, from the perspective of someone who really knows a thing or two about this stuff. Read on, take note, and decide for yourself if you're ready to (stomach) rumble.

First things first: a little note on intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting (IF) is not a diet. It ...