Irritable fasting and the one line you shouldn’t cross

A fad diet’s hidden demons

Hiding in plain sight — just like IF’s demonic side | Credit: Alice Alinari

In my first post on intermittent fasting I focused on one of the major benefits of this hunter-gatherer regimen: mental focus. Over the last three years, though, I’ve noticed some detrimental effects from IF for me personally that often counter the benefits.