Having problems getting good sleep? Intermittent fasting could be the answer to improving the quality of your shut eye. In addition, eating in a time-restricted window can have benefits beyond better sleep, such as supporting healthy body weight and even improving overall health. Find out why everyone is talking about intermittent fasting and how it may help you sleep and feel better.

What Is Intermittent Fasting?

Intermittent fasting is a dietary practice that involves alternating periods of fasting and eating. During the fasting period, no or very little food is consumed, while during the eating period, normal meals are eaten. Proponents of intermittent fasting (IF) use it as a tool to promote weight loss and improve metabolic health and longevity.

There are several different ways to go about intermittent fasting, including:

• 16/8 method: fasting for 16 hours and eating during an 8-hour window
• 5:2 method: eating normally for five days and restricting calories for two days
• alternate-day fasting: fasting every other day