This article will help you make an educated decision on which fasting method will work best for you based on your health, your lifestyle, your goals, and several other factors.
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Strategy that combines periods of eating with periods of fasting into a regular schedule.
Combine all your fruits & veggies into delicious juice for a select period of time.
Fasting for 48 hours and over to achieve health benefits and clarity.
Medical/therapeutic fasting is – eating nothing for medical advancements and natural healing.
Also known as Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD), eating specific macronutrients to keep your body in a fasting state.Â
The purposeful abstention of all food – solid or liquids – except for water.Â
The philosophy that aligns mealtimes with your natural circadian rhythm.
Spiritual and religious fasts have been part of almost every culture and religion throughout recorded history.
Combines keto dieting principles with routine periods of fasting for enhanced fat loss.Â
The idea behind ADF is simple – eat one day, don’t eat the next.
DF is the abstinence of food and water. Total. Abstinence. Dry!
 Focus on improving liver health, the main detox organ, and nearly all of them enhance elimination and digestion.
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Fasting has been part of every human culture and religion since time immemorial and is generally recognized by the medical establishment as being safe. There have even been yearlong fasts (doctor-supervised, of course) that were not damaging in any way!
But there are certain conditions that people should always check in with their doctors before attempting fasts of any kind:
When you practice intermittent fasting, there are no limits as to what type of foods you can eat, and you can eat as much or as little as you need to during your eating window. (Active people usually have to eat more, and sedentary people are advised not to overeat on any fasting protocol.)
That said, most people tend to eat fewer calories while fasting as a lifestyle.
What’s the best fasting method? That depends on your current state of health, your activity levels, and your calorie needs. Make sure to consult your doctor to see which one is right for you.
Studies show that calorie restriction is one of the most reliable ways to lose weight and keep it off, and that’s true whether you cut portions daily or fast weekly.
Fasting also primes your metabolism to burn fat for fuel, which gives you energy and focus without the daily carb cravings.
Last but not least, fasting improves insulin sensitivity – this helps you lose weight in several ways
*Thanks to Healthline for busting those myths! Read the article here.
Just the essentials to keep you successful in your fasting journey.
