Fasting is the abstinence or reduction from some or all meals, drink, or both, for a period of time. Fasting helps cleanse the body from impurities.
Most types of fasts are performed over 24–72 hours
Absolute or quick fasting is generally defined as abstinence from all food and liquid for a specified interval.
Tea and black coffee can be consumed
Water fasting means abstinence from all food and drink except water.
Fasts can be intermittent or may be partially restrictive, limiting substances or particular foods.
In a physiological context, fasting can refer to the status of a person that has not eaten or to a Metabolic state.
Metabolic changes occur during fasting.
Health Benefits:
Promotes Blood Sugar Control
Fights Inflammation
Enhances Heart Health
Triglycerides
Cholesterol Levels
Prevents Neurodegenerative Disorders
Increases Growth Hormone Secretion
Metabolism
Weight Loss
Muscle Strength
There are diagnostic tests to determine a fasting state.
Ex: a person is believed to be fasting after 8-12 hours have elapsed since their last meal.
Metabolic changes from the fasting state start after absorption of a meal usually 3-5 hours after eating.
A diagnostic fast means prolonged fasting from 8-72 hours (depending on age) conducted under observation to facilitate investigation of health complications, such as hypoglycemia.
People may also fast as part of a medical procedure or test, such as colonoscopy or operation.
Finally, fasting can be a part of a ritual.
Health coaches utilize fasting for its amazing benefits and recommended some patients perform intermittent fasting. This helps lower their weight, blood sugar, and increases muscle strength. Most often, intermittent fasting is performed in an 8-hour window for 3 out of 5 days and then repeated.
