By Caydance Rose    Intermittent fasting has been labeled as a breakthrough in the health and wellness world, with claims that the weight loss and metabolic benefits of fasting far outweigh the benefits of standard calorie restriction. Research has been aimed at examining the metabolic and physiological benefits of a fasting regimen as opposed to standard calorie restriction. The majority of research does suggest that intermittent fasting is more than just a trend, and has be