The information around intermittent fasting is as voluminous as it is confusing. Some health professionals tout it as a Holy Grail for health and longevity. But is it all it's cracked up to be? And is this nutrition strategy helpful for climbers? It's time to dig into the benefits, downsides, and everything in between when it comes to intermittent fasting.

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1. NOTE: as of 9/13/23 the 'crickets' are still around Lander, however, their populations have gone down significantly (per Lauren's observations, at least)

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