Fasting Mimicking Diet

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recent clinical trials suggest the fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) improves weight loss and markers associated with chronic disease

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Daily Calories

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Actual weight loss

What's more impressive is that I lost 8 pounds in 5 days on the diet.

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would you do it again?

I definitely see the value of fasting-mimicking diets. But in the future, I would probably opt for a DIY version to save money and incorporate more foods I like.