How the 5:2 Diet Fights Cancer, Diabetes, and Dementia

Dr. Michael Mosley reveals how his 5:2 diet fights cancer, diabetes, and even dementia.

This Sunday, in You magazine, I am unveiling the latest version of my 5:2 diet – the simplest I’ve ever devised, with delicious new recipes.

The core principle is the same: cut down to 800 calories a day for two days a week on so-called Fast Days and eat a balanced, Mediterranean-style diet for the other five. But now there’s a clever twist.

The calorie-controlled dishes we have created use no more than five main ingredients, meaning Fast Days are easier than ever to shop and prepare for. Read more