Skipping breakfast was my first step to a healthier life

Does fasting do you good? My answer is an unequivocal yes. The first time I came across fasting was in research by Professor Tim Spector, a formidable British scientist.

We learned that fasting is good for people with type 2 diabetes where it promotes insulin sensitivity and brings blood sugar levels down to normal, pre-empting complications.

The results were so convincing I started “fasting” on the basis of what’s good for diabetes will be good for me.

About the same time, the 5:2 diet emerged where two days out of seven you eat only 500 calories. There are two important points here – lower calorie intake since you’re not eating as much, and restricted eating time.