Intermittent fasting has been used as a way to lose weight. It does not restrict the type of foods you should eat, it is very versatile and focuses mainly on the times when you should fast and eat.

Intermittent fasting has many variants and basically consists of consuming food for a period of time, also known as a time window, which covers a few hours. Then, you should fast the remaining time until the next meal. This way you won't be depriving yourself of food and it may be more bearable for you. With intermittent fasting you can eat whatever you want, it's that simple. However, it is more advisable to follow a healthy and nutrient-balanced diet. In addition, it can be combined with different diets such as paleo, low carb and vegan.