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What's the 'healthy diet' link?

The story highlights that intermittent fasting, especially when combined with a healthy diet, improves metabolic indicators. This means that while the timing of your meals is important, the quality of the food you eat still plays a vital role. Fasting isn't a licence to eat unhealthily during your eating window; nutrient-rich foods will always maximise the benefits for your body.

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