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Intermittent fasting is natural, Sister. Your ancestors didn't have 24/7 access to food. The body is designed for feast and famine cycles. Starting wi...
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Our editorial standards →Intermittent fasting is natural, Sister. Your ancestors didn’t have 24/7 access to food. The body is designed for feast and famine cycles. Starting with 16:8 (16 hours fasting, 8 hours eating) works for most people. Those with blood sugar issues should transition slowly. Pregnant and nursing women have different needs. But for most of us, giving the body regular breaks from digestion promotes healing and clarity.
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