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Have You Thought About Fasting?

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Fasting has become a more popular way for some people to quickly lose weight and improve their health. But there is still a debate over whether it is the best approach to meet those goals.

Usha Lee McFarling (@ushamcfarling), West Coast correspondent for STAT News, tried out a new fasting diet recently. She joins Here & Now’s Peter O’Dowd to talk about her experience.

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