Research has uncovered the benefits to intermittent fasting, which is defined by limiting the times in which you eat your foods. Not only is it effective for weight loss, but intermittent fasting has been known to ameliorate diabetes, high cholesterol, inflammation, and more, all the while improving your body composition. But all this research is focused on why intermittent fasting is good for us--not how we should go about it.

Intermittent Fasting Action Plan is the perfect guide for beginners. From planning to execution, to meal preparation and consumption, intermittent fasting is definitely a plan-driven undertaking, but it can be so worth it if you do it right. Lee Holmes combines knowledge, techniques, and recipe guides in her two-part book that explains why and how you should start intermittently fasting.

The recipe guides section includes unique recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; calorie counts; and a breakdown of ideal diets based on gender. Here are some examples from the multitude of meals this guide provides:

• Choc Tahini Smoothie
• Strawberry and Yogurt Muffins
• Baked Apple Pancake
• Simple Saag Chicken Curry
• Sweet Sicilian Caponata
• Goji Berry and Tomato Soup
• Moroccan Quinoa Chicken
• Salmon and Coriander Fishcakes