Researchers reported that fasting — or simply eating about half as much — every other day may shrink fat cells and boost the body’s fat-breakdown machinery. It’s an alternative to daily calorie restriction that some people find easier to sustain.
Why it matters: alternate-day patterns were an early signal of what later became the broader interest in intermittent fasting.
From Dr. Jason Dean’s show archive (December 2009), summarized in our own words. Original reporting via ScienceDaily (2007). Educational only — not medical advice; those with blood-sugar or eating concerns should consult a provider first.
