Essential Fasting: 12 Benefits of Intermittent Fasting and Other Fasting Plans for Accelerating Weight Loss, Crushing Cravings, and Reversing Aging

by Jordan Rubin, Josh Axe

Overview

Let fasting unleash the healer within you!

Do you wish there was a simple way to lose weight, feel healthier, and increase your energy, without the hassle of counting calories or planning meals? There is! Its the ancient practice of fasting!

The term fasting may sound intimidating, but effective fasting simply makes minor changes to your eating pattern, for major health and spiritual benefits.

In Essential Fasting, bestselling authors Dr. Josh Axe and Jordan Rubin provide a simple eating strategy that every personregardless of current health or dietcan implement to experience astounding results.

Essential Fasting offers

• The 12 biggest benefits of fasting.
• Freedom from restrictive dieting programs.
• Customizable strategies to fit your lifestyle.
• Step-by-step guides for eight different types of fasting, including:

1. Intermittent fasting
2. Time-restricted Eating
3. The 16/8 Fast
4. The Warrior Fast
5. Alternate-Day Fast
6. The 5:2 Fast
7. Water Fast
8. Daniel Fast

• Healthy solutions for weight loss, blood sugar management, and healing.
• Relief from anxiety, depression, and addictions.
• Increased energy, mental clarity, and spiritual revitalization.
• Information on recipes, supplements, cleanses and FAQs on the how-tos of fasting.

Everything you need to start is right here! Read this book, and begin reaping the immediate benefits that come with this simple key to greater health.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780768454727
Publisher:	Destiny Image, Inc.
Publication date:	09/15/2020
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	1,039,798
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Jordan Rubin is the New York Times Bestselling Author of The Maker’s Diet. Jordan is the founder of Garden of Life, Beyond Organic, Get Real Nutrition, and the co-founder of Ancient Nutrition.

Dr. Josh Axe, DNM, DC, CNS, is a certified doctor of natural medicine, doctor of chiropractic, clinical nutritionist, and founder of one of the largest natural health websites in the world. Dr. Axe is the bestselling author of Eat Dirt and co-founder of Ancient Nutrition.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Fasting is not a Fad

The History and Significance of Fasting 11

When Did Food Become the Enemy? 12

The Ancient Origins of Fasting 17

Fasting in the Bible 21

Three biblical fasts 24

Get Ready for Breakthrough 25

Part 2 Fasting Fundamentals: Basics, Definitions, and Types of Fasting 27

Not What but When to Eat 28

Fasting and Self-Eating 30

The World of Intermittent Fasting 33

Time-Restricted Eating Basics 38

Types of TRE Fasting Schedules 42

The Power of a Water Fast 46

The Daniel Fast 48

Getting the Most Out of Time-Restricted Eating 50

Part 3 The Why behind Fasting

The Twelve Biggest Benefits of Fasting 53

Activate the Healer Within 54

#1 Lose Weight Quickly 57

#2 Detoxify Your Body 60

#3 Sharpen Your Mind 63

#4 Decrease Chronic Inflammation 65

#5 Reduce Cravings 66

#6 Slow the Aging Process 67

#7 Normalize Insulin and Blood Sugar 69

#8 Promote Heart Health 70

#9 Help Break Addictions 71

#10 Reduce Stress and Improve Sleep 72

#11 Heal the Cut 73

#12 Balance Your Hormones 75

Part 4 How and When to Fast

Fasting and Eating Strategies 79

There Is No One-Size-Fits-All Fasting 80

Learn to Shift Your Focus 83

Food Addictions Are Real 88

Programmed to Eat 92

Clean eating 93

Satiety eating 95

How to Fast Safely 97

1 Decide what type of fast you're going to do 98

2 Set some goals and consider telling others 99

3 Ease into all-day and multiple-day fasts 100

4 Plan ahead and be prepared 100

5 Listen to your body 103

Cut Yourself Some Slack 103

Part 5 Fasting FAQS: Troubleshooting and Common Issues 105

Identifying Roadblocks before They Appear 106

Am I supposed to feel sluggish while fasting? 107

Am I dehydrated or lacking electrolytes? 108

Am I eating the wrong foods? 109

Am I eating enough food? 110

Am I fasting too much? 113

Am I exercising too much while fasting? 114

What are some of the common side effects? 115

How long should I fast? 118

What liquids can I consume? 120

How do I break the fast? 121

What if I'm diabetic? 123

Who should take extra precautions when fasting? 124

Who should avoid fasting altogether? 125

Part 6 Smart Fasting Tools: Supplements, Supporting Practices, and Cleanses 129

When Fasting Needs a Helping Hand 130

Fasting and Essential Oils 131

Frankincense oil 131

Holy basil oil 132

Lavender oil 133

Rosemary oil 134

Turmeric oil 135

Exogenous Ketones: The What and the Why 136

Self-Care: Mind-Body Strengthening Practices 138

Exercise 139

Meditation 140

Prayer 142

How to Set Goals and Stay Motivated 144

Is a Cleanse Right for You? 145

Vegetable juice cleanse 146

Bone broth cleanse 149

You Can Do All Things 151

Bonus: The Spiritual Benefits of Fasting 153

Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough 154

On the spiritual side 154

On the emotional side 155

On the physical side 155

The Fab Four and a Bold Request 157

Spiritual Revolutions Await 159

1 Fasting can bring you closer to God 161

2 Fasting can make you more sensitive to God's voice 161

3 Fasting helps break addictions 161

4 Fasting shows us our weakness and allows us to rely on God's strength 162

There Is Power in the Name 163

Appendix 167

Sample 18:6 Time-Restricted Eating Plan 168

A Quick Guide to Macronutrient Deficiency 170

Insufficient protein 170

Insufficient fat 171

Insufficient carbs (fruits and veggies) 171

A Quick Guide to Micronutrient Whole Food Sources 172

A Quick Guide to the Healing Diet 175

Healing Diet and Daniel Fast Recipes 178

Recipe Categories 178

Breakfast 179

Main Dishes 189

Side Dishes 205

Desserts 218

Beverages and Smoothies 233

Soups 241

Daniel Fast Friendly Meals 254

Notes 267

About the Authors 285

Jordan Rubin 285

Dr. Josh Axe, DIMM, DC, CNS 286