Fasting

WHAT IS FASTING?

Fasting is a voluntary period of abstaining from food and, in some cases, drink for a specified duration. It is a practice that has been observed for various reasons, including religious, health, and weight management purposes. Fasting allows the body to rest from digestion, and during this time, the body may use stored energy sources, like glycogen and fat, for fuel. There are different types of fasting, such as intermittent fasting, water fasting, and extended fasting, each with its own rules and benefits.

BENEFITS OF FASTING:

• Blood sugar regulation

• Decrease inflammation

• Prevent neurodegenerative disorders

• Boosts metabolism and can help with weight loss

• Increase growth hormone

• Increase hormone regulation and sensitization (if done properly and if suited for you)

• Improves detoxification

• After 3 days, the immune system “resets”

TYPES OF FASTING:

Intermittent Fasting (IF):

• IF means that you have a fasting window of 16-18 hours with an eating window of 6-8 hours per day. If 16 hours is too much, build up from your nightly fast from dinner to breakfast. Then add 30 minutes to 1 hour each day until you've reached your desired window.

24 Hour Fasting:

• 24 hour fasting means that you will stop eating after dinner one day and start eating at the same time the next day. For example, if you ate dinner at 6pm and started your fasting, you'd fast until 6pm the next day.

FASTING DO'S AND DON'TS:

Do's:

• Water, celtic sea salt water, black coffee, tea (no sugar or calories)

• Bone broth (if recommended and if you don't have histamine issues)

• Fat (if recommended) such as MCT oil or fat bombs

• Supplements that don't have calories and are suitable for an empty stomach

Don'ts:

• Carbs, sugar, and protein (snacks, meals, beverages with calories)

• Do not fast during menstruation or while pregnant