Gabe Kaplan's "Fast Break" (1979), "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" with Sean Penn (1982), and Vin Diesel's "Fast & Furious" franchise (2001-2023) prove that, intermittently, Hollywood loves to go fast.

That’s a really good idea — and not just on the silver screen.

A study in JAMA Network Open looked at the weight-loss benefits of intermittent fasting for people with Type 2 diabetes. It turns out that compared to those who aimed to cut their calorie intake by 25%, people who ate only between noon and 8 p.m. daily for three months lost more weight. (Both groups saw a reduction in their long-term blood glucose levels.)

It may be that the time-restricted group fared better because eating only during an eight-hour window substantially reduced calorie intake, while being told to cut calories by 25% and being allowed to eat 24/7 made it harder to accomplish the goal.

If you try intermittent fasting, it's essential to get ample servings of high-fiber and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, arugula, mushrooms, and artichokes, as well as fresh fruits and anti-inflammatory, heart-loving fish such as salmon and sea trout. That way, you’ll have the fuel you need for 300 minutes of aerobic exercise a week, as well as two 30-minute strength-building sessions.

You may find it works well if you orchestrate your daily diet plan to eat 75% of your calories before 3 p.m., and keep your evening meal focused on plant-based foods.

You can also boost your energy with half a multivitamin/mineral in the morning and at night, as well as 1,100 mg of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA each day.