Fasting

Fasting

Fasting

Fasting is the abstention from eating for a certain period of time.

Intermitting Fasting

Intermitting Fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It does not focus on what you eat, but on when you eat.

Types of Fasting

There are many different ways of fasting.

— Overnight fasting. Fasting during the night.

— Time-restricted eating. Eating only within a specific window of time.

— Prolonged fasting. Fasting for a longer period of time.

Benefits of Fasting

— Promotes healthy weight management

— Prevents metabolic conditions

— Increases metabolism

— Optimizes digestion and gut health

— Lowers inflammation levels

— Enhances heart health

— Lowers risk of cancer

— Boosts brain function

— Increases longevity

— Slows the ageing process

— Improves autoimmune conditions

— Boosts immune system

— Increases physical performance

— Builds resilience

— Improves tissue health and healing

— Prevents disease

— Eliminates toxins

— Supports autophagy (the cleaning out of old cells)

Tips for Fasting

— Stay hydrated

— Focus on a whole-food, plant-heavy diet

— Break your fast with the right foods (fiber, protein and healthy fats)

— Do not binge

— Do not severely restrict calories

— Go slow

— If something is not working, do not be afraid to adjust. Always listen to your body and respond accordingly.

Who Should Avoid fasting

— Children

— Women with hormonal problems

— Women trying to conceive

— Pregnant or breastfeeding women

— People with blood sugar imbalances

— People with adrenal dysregulation

— People with blood pressure issues

— People with heart conditions

— People with an eating disorder

— People who are underweight

Bio-individuality

Fasting is not for everyone. It is important to do what feels best for your body. Immediately stop fasting if you do not feel well.