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Fasting means complete abstinence from solid food. The liquid requirement is covered only by water and herbal tea. Fasting has been proven to have a very good effect on health, because waste products are eliminated and the body begins to heal itself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Fasting is different for everyone, because everyone has a different metabolism. However, there are some basic principles that apply to everyone and make fasting a more pleasant experience.<\/p>\n
Of course, you should talk to your GP before fasting to see if he or she thinks fasting is advisable. With certain physical conditions, completely abstaining from calorie intake can be harmful to your health.<\/p>\n
The fasting week should be planned well in advance so that there are no important appointments or strenuous activities that could lead to physical and mental overload. During the fasting week, you should concentrate only on your body and avoid work or other everyday tasks.<\/p>\n
Water, preferably still water or medicinal water<\/p>\n
Herbal tea, unsweetened<\/p>\n
Solid food<\/p>\n
Sugar or sweeteners<\/p>\n
Alcohol<\/p>\n
Cigarettes<\/p>\n
Coffee<\/p>\n
Two days before the official start of the fast, you should give up alcohol, tobacco, meat and sugar to make the transition to fasting easier.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Food that could be tempting should be banned from the house or at least out of sight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Everyone involved should be aware of the fasting plan. This way they can support the fasting person and tolerate any moods.<\/p>\n
After two days of vegetarian and sugar-free food, fasting can begin. No solid food is consumed for a week. You are only allowed to drink calorie-free drinks such as water and herbal tea.<\/p>\n
During the first three days, there is usually an intense craving for food. You should keep your goal in mind so that you are not tempted to break the fast.<\/p>\n
Whenever the craving becomes unbearable, you can drink something. It is particularly important to drink plenty of fluids throughout the day to flush waste products out of the body. However, there is no need to overdo it and you should not drink more than you can manage.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
If possible, meals with other people should be avoided during the fasting week.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It is important to give your body plenty of rest because your metabolism is working at full speed to switch your body to burning fat due to the lack of calorie intake. It is completely normal to feel weak. Then you should definitely listen to your body and relax.<\/p>\n
After a week of fasting, you should never jump straight back into normal eating behaviour. On the eighth day, start with a small meal of fruit. Apple or banana compote is good for this. The body first has to switch the digestive system back to normal food intake before you can eat as normal again.<\/p>\n
The changeover usually takes two days. After the initial fruit, you can eat cooked vegetables and bread, always in small quantities.<\/p>\n
Here, too, it is important to listen to your body and only eat as much as seems right.<\/p>\n
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