Fasting means to voluntarily reduce or eliminate your intake of food for a specific time and purpose.

Although it can be challenging and sometimes uncomfortable, the mental and physical benefits can be often worth the effort.

Research has shown some types of fasting may have positive effects on aspects of health such as blood sugar control, blood pressure, and inflammation.

Fasting can also cause weight loss.

Let’s talk about fasting.

Learning About Fasting

What Are The Benefits Of Fasting?

• Boosts cognitive performance.
• Reduces inflammation.
• Improves overall fitness.
• Supports weight loss.
• Decreases the risk of metabolic diseases.
• Protects from obesity and associated chronic diseases.

Can Fasting Help You Lose Belly Fat?

Intermittent fasting is a pattern of eating that alternates between periods of eating and fasting.

Studies have shown that it might be one of the most effective ways to lose weight and belly fat.

How Do We Start Fasting?

• Ease into it. Try cutting back on the consumption of food in the days leading up to your fast.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Cut down on physical activity.
• Plan for any medications ahead of time
• Ease out of it.

What Are The Benefits Of 12-Hour Fasting?

Twelve-hour intermittent fasting can lead to some great results in weight loss, blood sugar control, and improved overall metabolic health.

Plus, it’s simple to do, has flexibility, and you can tailor it to your life.

What Happens After 24 hours Of Fasting?

While fasting, stored carbohydrates drop after 24 hours, prompting your body to burn fat for energy.

Because of this you may feel sluggish after the first 24 hours, especially if this is your first time trying a longer fast.

What Food Is Good After Fasting?

Some of the best-known foods to consume while breaking a fast include diluted apple cider vinegar, bone broth, cooked broccoli, cooked cauliflower, watermelon, bananas, spinach, kale, eggs, fish, nuts, chia seeds, dried fruits, and fermented foods like unsweetened yogurt.

How Long Is It Safe To Water Fast For?

A water fast is when a person does not eat at all, and drinks nothing other than water.

There’s no set time that water fasting should last for, but medical advice normally suggests anywhere from 24 hours to 3 days as the maximum time to go without food.

Does Sleep Count As Fasting?

Yes, sleeping counts as fasting. 

If you’re looking for significant weight loss, you might consider working up to 18-20 hours of daily fasting, or eating one meal per day, or alternate day fasting (fasting every other day, with an allowance of up to 500 calories on fasting days).

What Food Can I Eat When Fasting?

• Water. Plain or carbonated water doesn’t contain calories and will keep you hydrated during a fast.
• Diluted apple cider vinegar.
• Healthy fats.
• Bone broth.
• Coffee and tea.

Final Thoughts

Fasting can be not only a healthy pursuit but also a spiritual discipline.

You can try cutting back on food and drink gradually for several days, or even weeks, before your fast.

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Sources and other reading:

Intermittent Fasting

Should I See A Nutritionist?

Healthy Snack Food Ideas

Dealing With Body Image Issues

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