Intermittent fasting may lead to a long healthy life:

• Obesity is generally seen across the population irrespective of the wealth status. 
• People plan go on diet plans and very few work. 
• Researchers found out that intermittent fasting does not only decrease your waist line but it is also good for your health.
• Skipping meals irregularly has shown to be healthy.
• This may be due to less oxidative stress in the cells.

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