Is it beneficial to water fast for less than 10 days?
Yes. Some people might start out with intermittent fastingu003ca href=u0022https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6128599/u0022u003e which is found in studies to be a healthy choice.u003c/au003e Intermittent fasting might be one day a week, or one day a month. Other people may speak to their healthcare professional and decide to initially try a three day water fast. Sources: (u003ca href=u0022https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6128599/u0022u003e3u003c/au003e)(u003ca href=u0022https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/intermittent-fasting-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-worku0022u003e4u003c/au003e).u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eMy husband used water to fast for 10 days. But when I fast, I choose to drink u003ca href=u0022https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/7-days-of-green-monster-smoothies/u0022u003ereal food smoothiesu003c/au003e. So, there are many different ways to approach water fasting. It really depends on what you’re comfortable with, and what you decide with your health care professional. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eRegardless of how long you fast, it’s VERY important to know how long you’re going to fast BEFORE you start. This is more of a mental commitment to anything, but it’s also easy to keep going for “one more day” once you’re in a fasting state, which isn’t always a smart move. Have a known end date and always be under a doctor’s supervision.u003cbr/u003e