Then there’s alternate-day fasting—for example, the 5:2 plan, in which you eat regularly five days a week and eat just one 500- to 600-calorie meal on the other two days. Whatever pattern you ...

equating to 400-600 calories for a 2,000-calorie diet. The focus should be on balanced meals that include whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats, and fruits or vegetables while avoiding ...