Why I Go 24 Hours Every Month Without Food...

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  • Benefits of a 24-hour fast

  • How to do a fast the RIGHT way

Why You Should Try A 24-Hour Fast:

1. Shed Pounds: 

When you fast, your body is forced to use stored fat for energy which can lead to weight loss.

This is because fasting causes your body to enter a state of ketosis, in which it burns fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates.

Researchers found that alternate-day fasting helped obese people lose weight.

2. Heart Health: 

Fasting can help lower blood pressure, reduce "bad" cholesterol, and keep your heart healthy.

One study showed that alternate-day fasting led to significantly lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure.

3. Brain Boost: 

Some research has suggested that fasting can improve cognitive function, including memory and mental clarity.

This may be due to the fact that fasting can increase the production of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which plays a role in the growth and development of nerve cells.

4. Stronger Immunity: Fasting can help your immune system fight off infections and diseases.

This may be because fasting reduces inflammation in the body which is a contributing factor to many diseases.

6. Live Longer:

Fasting can increase lifespan and delay age-related diseases.

Alternate-day fasting in mice was found to increase lifespan and protect against age-related diseases.

How To Do A 24-Hour Fast:

  1. Choose a time to start your fast (I have found fasting from dinner to dinner to be the easiest way to do a 24-hour fast).

  2. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and try to keep yourself busy.

  3. After 24 hours, break your fast with a small, light meal.

  4. Listen to your body and adjust your eating as needed.

Conclusion

In conclusion, fasting has many potential benefits, including weight loss, improved heart health, improved brain function, boosted immunity, and anti-aging effects.

Quote of the week:

“The first wealth is health.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson