Fasting is an ancient practice that's still widely followed in various forms. You can eat bone broth and healthy fats during a fast and eat whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean protein to break a fast. Read more: What Can and Can't I Eat When Fasting? Article
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What Are the Health Benefits of Fasting?
Fasting is defined as a period of partial or total restriction from all foods or selected foods. The health benefits of fasting include a decreased resting heart rate, decreased blood pressure, improved pumping action of the heart, increased insulin sensitivity and reduced LDL cholesterol, fasting insulin and inflammation.
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How Do You Do Intermittent Fasting?
An estimated 73.6 percent of the adults aged 20 years and older are overweight. Intermittent fasting focuses on the pattern of eating that involves eating in a specific time window and fasting in the remaining period of the day.
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