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What is the 5+2 diet?
5+2 light fasting diet is a light intermittent fasting diet. Its basic principle is to reduce calorie intake by light fasting for two days a week, and you can eat normally for the remaining five days.

Specifically, a 5+2 light diet usually refers to a low-calorie diet with 500-600 calories for two days a week and a normal diet for the other five days. Fasting for two days, it is recommended to choose foods with high fiber, high protein and low calorie, such as fruits, vegetables, lean meat, eggs and low-fat yogurt.

In addition, it should be noted that mild intermittent fasting is not suitable for everyone, especially those with chronic diseases such as stomach diseases and diabetes. Before adopting this method of losing weight, it is best to consult a doctor in order to better adapt to and master this method.

Generally speaking, 5+2 light diet is a method to reduce calorie intake and control diet, which needs to be carried out on the premise of science and rationality, and attention should be paid to a balanced diet and proper exercise to achieve healthy weight loss.