Michael Mosley talks about intermittent fasting When it comes to finding a diet that works for you there are a huge array of programmes and plans out there that promise results. Among them is the famous 5:2 diet popularised by TV health guru Dr Michael Mosley . Also known as The Fast Diet, the plan was designed to aid sustainable weight loss of one to two pounds a week but has also been shown to help stabilise blood sugar levels and even reduce inflammation in the body.
It is also based around a simple concept, making it fairly easy to stick to. Published in The Fast Diet book by Dr Mosley in 2013, it promotes eating what you want for five days of the week, then dramatically cutting calories for the other two. More specifically, it is recommended that men eat just 600 calories on those two days, while women consume 500.
READ MORE Search for mystery 'nationally distributed food item' that spread E.coli to 113 Dr Michael Mosley created the 5:2 diet to promote sustainable weight loss (Image: Getty Images) The Fast Diet website explains: “If we were to distill the Fast Diet into a single sound-bite, it would all come down to 5:2. “That’s five days of normal eating, with little thought to calorie control and a slice of pie for pudding if that’s what you want.
“Then, on the other two days, you reduce your calorie intake to 500 calories for women and 600 calories for men.” This should help people make long-lasting lifestyle changes, as no food is ever off the table. “S.
