Doesn’t fasting sound like a boat-load of fun??? That’s sarcasm by the way.
Before you disregard fasting as utter crazy-talk, read this article for a realistic approach that’s doable even for people who love to eat (like me).
My family has begged me not to fast ever again because (apparently)
I become a little moody......
🍽️ OUR ANCESTORS HAD IT RIGHT
Our healthy ancestors didn’t have grocery stores or a fully loaded pantry, so they were constantly (yet unintentionally) taking part in intermittent fasts (periods of feasts and famines). Fasting also has clear biblical roots and continues to be a sacred practice.
🍽️ BENEFITS OF FASTING
Fasting gives our body a much needed break from the complex task of digestion, so it can focus attention on more important tasks (i.e. immune function). Fasting:
promotes weight loss
increases immune function
reduces inflammation
increases mental clarity
prevents cancer
promotes a healthy heart
normalizes insulin sensitivity/prevents diabetes
lowers bad cholesterol
reduces oxidative stress/slows aging/repairs genes
🍽️ EASIER THAN YOU THINK
Despite the research that clearly shows the benefits of fasting, it likely still sounds totally “un-fun”. The good news is that there exists a little gem called intermittent fasting, which allows you to more easily reap the benefits of a fast.
🍽️ EASY 16/8 INTERMITTENT FASTING
This method is totally doable (you may already being doing this naturally), as it requires fasting for 12-16 hours with an 8 hour window for healthy eating. Simply have dinner at 6pm and don’t eat again until 10am (that’s 16 hours!). And of course, eat a plant-based diet containing nutrient-dense whole foods.
🍽️ FOR THE FASTING ENTHUSIAST
If fasting sounds “fun” or Intermittent fasting seems too wimpy, you may enjoy a more extended and challenging experience.
🕰️ Time-Restricted Eating (TRE)
What it is: A type of Intermittent Fast where you eat only within a set window (e.g., 10-hour eating window).
Benefit: Helps regulate circadian rhythms and supports digestion.
🚀 Extended Fasting
What it is: Going without food for more than 24 hours (e.g., 24, 48, or even 72 hours).
Benefit: Deep autophagy (cellular cleanup) and potential stem cell regeneration.
🥦 Alternate-Day Fasting (ADF)
What it is: Eating normally one day, then consuming little to no calories the next.
Benefit: Can aid weight loss while preserving muscle mass.
🥤 The 5:2 Diet
What it is: Eating normally for five days a week and significantly reducing calories (500-600) for two non-consecutive days.
Benefit: May reduce inflammation and improve metabolic health.
🛑 Dry Fasting
What it is: No food or water for a set period (e.g., 12-24 hours).
Benefit: Said to accelerate detoxification and fat breakdown, but should be approached with caution.
🥕 Juice Fasting
What it is: Consuming only fruit and vegetable juices for a certain period.
Benefit: Provides micronutrients while giving the digestive system a break.
☕ Fasting with Coffee or Bone Broth
What it is: Drinking black coffee, tea, or bone broth while fasting to support energy levels.
Benefit: Helps curb hunger while maintaining fasting benefits.
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