Benefits and drawbacks of intermittent fasting

[KARE 11, September 20, 2019] Half of Americans say they are trying to lose weight. In the quest to find the easiest, fastest and healthiest way to drop pounds, intermittent fasting has become all the rage. Intermittent fasting cycles between periods of eating and periods of no food.

People are strategically skipping meals in hopes of slimming down and rejuvenating their bodies. Amy Pleimling, a registered dietitian with Allina Health, breaks down the benefits and the drawbacks of this new trend.