Nagarjuna, who uses the 12:12 intermittent fasting method (where you eat for 12 hours and then fast for 12 hours) also said, “I do intermittent fasting. 14 hours of fasting happens every day ...

You may take in fewer calories than usual during a restricted eating window. Fasting for at least 12 hours, as you would with the 16/8 intermittent fast, helps create a calorie deficit.

A good rule of thumb for those wanting to fast to improve their metabolic and overall health is to leave at least 12 hours between meals – ideally more – on a regular basis, according to Dr ...