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Let me start off by saying that I'm not religious. I don't fast for fitness or because I believe some god is smiling on me because I starve myself, but I made a promise to myself this year. I have spent much of the last three years in what most people call the third world. I have seen people that don't have the luxury of every day. Now that I am back in the U.S. I have decided that I will fast ever day from May 10 to May 13 to remember how fortunate I am to live in a country where things like eating are taken for granted. I just want to know if there are any serious health risks. I start tomorrow, any motivation or advice from people who fast for any reason is greatly appreciated.
“It is poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish.”
-Mother Teresa (link)
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Although I don't fast anymore, I used to go on a cleansing fast once a year, right after my annual checkup with the doctor. It's extremely important to make sure you're healthy and have no medical problems first.
I've fasted several times, between 4-11 days and stayed healthy following some simple guidelines. Some fasts with only water and other times with juices. I've found the "juice fasting" to be the most pleasant as it gave me more energy.
Here are the guidelines I used:
1) Always dilute your juices 50/50 with water as some juices can be rather "acidy" and may upset your stomach since no solid foods are being taken.
2) Stick with juices that are milder, gentler and less acidic to the digestive system such as apple, cranberry and grape juices.
3) Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily to help "flush" out your system and keep your kidneys healthy.
4) When you're ready to end your fast and get back to solid foods...do so very carefully. You don't want to overload your system too quickly.
I "break" my fast by eating a soft (non-acidic) fruit such as a pear or banana and only eat fruits that day. The next day I gradually add vegetables and bread. On day 3, I add protein gradually.
If done safely, a fast can be very "cleansing" to the digestive system...also giving it a rest!
Good luck and stay healthy!
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help i just started a keto diet (highh fat and protein no carbs or very little) and i cant think of any more foods with lots of fat! i have more protein in my diet now than fat and thats not what is suppose to happen im not sure what i can add to make sure im getting more fat! i eat salmon, eggs, nuts, peanut butter, olive oil, and coconut oil. what are foods high in fatt with no carbs?! (preferably more fatt than protein) (link)
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Before you start the keto diet it's important that you talk to your doctor because a high protein, high fat diet can potentially damage your kidneys.
The doctor will add some 'guidelines' for you to follow while on this restrictive diet such as drinking lots of water and not being on it too long.
If you're looking for foods with lots of 'fat' content, try these:
1) bacon
2 cream cheese
3) sour cream
4) pork rinds
5) olives
6) butter
7) margarine
8) cheese
9) cream or half & half
10)heavy cream (whipping)
Hope this helps add more variety to your 'fats'. Good luck and remember to drink lots of water!
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I eat sandwiches and salad wraps for school but I still end up feeling horrible and bloated and fat no matter what bread I eat.
What else can I take to school for lunch thats easy to eat at school?
I am vegetarian by the way
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You may be feeling bloated due to the flour in the bread you're eating. Try something that has no flour, like Matzoh, for example.
It's a large cracker-like wafer that is big enough to make into a sandwich. Altough crunchy, Matzoh is very tasty, filling and yet won't leave you feeling horrible and bloated.
It's also easy to take to school! Happy eating!
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i hardly ever go 'number two'. usually, only a two times a week. i decided to take laxatives to help me go, but they only 'kind of' work. like, i'll go to the bathroom, but i'll still feel like i'll have to go more afterwards.
does anyone have any idea what could be wrong?
what foods can i eat to help 'keep thing going'?
i hate hardly ever going to the bathroom because i'll start to feel sick and such.
thank you :) (link)
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I don't think laxatives are the answer to your problem. There are certain foods that can help you go to the bathroom more regularly because of their 'high-fiber' content.
Try following this program every day, for an entire week, and you will see much improvement going 'number two':
1) eat a bowl of cereal for breakfast and a fruit (or juice).
2) eat a salad with your lunch or dinner.
3) snack on apples.
4) drink at least 8 glasses of water during the day and evening.
If you add these high-fiber foods to your daily intake, you will definately 'keep things going'!
Good luck!
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