that's a good question and once I get asked a lot. intermediate fasting has a lot of benefits and it was one of the most effective eating styles I practiced before discovering ketogenics.

However, I constantly felt hungry during intermediate fasting and continued to crave carbohydrates. During intermediate fasting, my body also favored storing fat and breaking down muscle tissue to fuel itself.

with ketogenic eating [high fat, moderate protein, low carb] combined with intermediate fasting, I am now super charged and my body had learned to satisfy its energy needs using my fat tissue while sparing muscles, and no longer craving carbohydrates.

so my recommendation is to combine ketogenic eating with intermediate fasting for optimum results. Drinking coconut milk works because it is naturally ketogenic, however it does not have protein or significant amounts of fiber, so I don't recommend just doing that. I drink it as a temporary supplement and snack when I am short on time. Try combining it with sources of fiber and protein [like celery sticks and peanut butter for example]

thanks for stopping by and asking a good question, best wishes and let me know if there is something else I can help with. good health and cheer. :)