In July this year

Light, break and eat in the name of light health.

What is fasting?

Fasting means not eating for a while. It has been found that when people or animals are sick or depressed, they often lose their appetite. This is because the body is unwilling to produce defensive reactions to pathogenic substances such as old wastes, burdens and acid poisons, and it is also an instinct of natural therapy in the biological world.

Why should we fast?

Because we eat too much! Especially incorrect food. Experts found that the total intake of meat, high-sugar food and salt on the table of modern people generally exceeded the standard. Too many wrong foods clog our intestines and eventually turn into fat and stick to our waist, thighs and even our face and chin. Corresponding to the excessive intake of fat, sugar and salt, our intake of dietary fiber, high-quality protein and trace elements is far from enough. They all say "food determines who we are". Let's start with a haircut.

Tell the truth, who is suitable for fasting?

1, overweight and obese, with body mass index exceeding the standard, especially for moderately obese people.

2. People who often feel heavy and sleep a lot but feel sleepy and tired easily.

3, people with cloudy breath, frequent constipation, and unpleasant body odor.

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In short, it is suitable for all you and me who have enough to eat and drink, and the intake is greater than the consumption!

Maybe we didn't need so much food in the first place? !

American scientists have found that mice fed regularly every day live twice as long as those who occasionally starve. Whether humans can do this remains to be confirmed by scientists' long-term research, but the problems of overweight and obesity caused by eating too much are obvious to all. From the perspective of Chinese medicine, most of the moisture in the body is caused by eating too much and eating too little. If you want to lose meat and water, you may wish to start a "fasting action" this summer to find yourself who was once light and healthy.

This fast is not another fast.

When it comes to fasting, we can easily think of the spiritual theory UPAVASA, that is, not eating food for a period of time, and guiding the mind of practitioners to the highest level of consciousness through appropriate spiritual methods. Besides the purpose of spiritual practice, fasting is one of the oldest natural therapies. Fashion and health advocate "fast food", which is an action to eat less every day or meal according to your own situation to make the table healthier and lighter.

Three different levels of fasting

First, the complete fasting method.

In the case of rich nutrition in the body, fast food once every other month. The fasting time is 3 5 days, during which meals are suspended. For safety, you can supplement some food after 2 days, and then continue to stop taking the medicine. If you have obvious discomfort on an empty stomach, you should immediately resume eating.

Second, the incomplete fasting method.

Gradually reduce the amount of food until you only eat a small amount of food to maintain the minimum nutrition of the human body. The fasting period is 5 7 days, depending on individual circumstances, but it should not exceed 10 days.

Third, reduce food.

Weight loss means eating only seven or eight full points in a certain period of time, and eating less food containing fat and cholesterol. This method can clean the stomach and intestines, and can "clean the inside" for users and remove human excrement. It is also suitable for most people who need to go to work and are busy every day.

What preparations should I make before fasting?

First, psychological preparation.

As a natural therapy, fasting must be carried out in a conscious, voluntary and pleasant state of mind. Therefore, before fasting, you must first make sure that you are mentally prepared.

Second, physical preparation

I started to eat less consciously and planned about a week before I was ready to stop eating, and gradually transitioned to light food and vegetables and fruits. It is best to avoid banquets, parties and other occasions that may make people eat and drink during fasting.

Third, preparation time.

If it is the first time to try a light diet, it is best not to arrange the working day. Because sometimes work stress will disturb your calm mind and make your fasting plan fail. It is best to choose holidays or weekends, or at least leisure time.

Skip the food, super easy to use!

Cut the red meat! Keep blood healthy and bright, and reduce the risk of hyperlipidemia.

From a nutritional point of view, each of us only needs a thumb-sized amount of red meat every day. From this point of view, many people's meat intake usually exceeds the standard, so they can have 1 3 days a week, and they can eat white meat such as fish and chicken, as well as vegetables and fruits. This method can reduce the metabolic pressure of the body and reduce the intake of bad fat.

Cut the salt! -Give the kidneys a rest.

Each of us needs 6 grams of salt at most every day, and the total amount of salt in snacks such as potato chips has exceeded the standard except for three meals. Eating too much salt not only makes us have to eat many other accompanying foods, such as rice and other staple foods, but also consumes a lot of water to dilute the excessive ion content in the blood. Therefore, living with high salt hurts our kidneys.

Reduce carbohydrates! Increase muscle and reduce fat, and reduce the risk of hyperglycemia.

Reducing the intake of carbohydrates (staple food and dessert) in three meals a day is not only beneficial to lose weight and gain muscle, but also can reduce the risk of post-meal paralysis and future hyperglycemia caused by increased blood sugar after meals, especially suitable for people who usually consume more sweets and staple food. Cut off one staple food and the other diets will remain the same. Within a month, you will feel the lightness of your body.

Fast food, how long is the right time to rest?

There is no uniform standard, which varies from person to person. The duration of fasting is generally between 1-3 days. Some people are suitable for once a week, while others are suitable for once a month, subject to the fact that they do not feel unwell.

Who is not suitable for extreme fasting?

Patients with severe diabetes, anemia, hypotension, etc. Extreme fasting should not be used. Too extreme fasting may cause malnutrition or even instant hypotension and hypoglycemia, which may lead to life-threatening, so be careful.

How should I eat healthy enough during fasting?

The diet during light fasting is based on the principle of "low energy", and seafood such as vegetables, fruits, bacteria and algae, shellfish and milk (such as yogurt and skim milk) can be eaten. The basic principle is: on the basis of low fat, low sugar and low protein, try to keep the diversity of food and ensure the balance of nutrient intake.

It is popular in Japan to combine girlfriends to go to "fast food" on weekends.

Modern people who eat all day have a heavy internal load. Japanese believe that short-term fasting can not only help people adjust their intestines and stomach, eliminate excess fat and fat, but also promote metabolism and enhance immunity. As a result, some office workers began to "fast on weekends". Usually, I stop eating on Friday morning and then work normally. On Saturday, I made an appointment with some friends for free activities to fight hunger. Start drinking some light food such as porridge and miso soup on Sunday, and return to normal diet on Monday.

Americans have tasted the sweetness of occasional fasting.

There is also a whirlwind of fasting in the American celebrity circle. Many Hollywood stars, including Madonna and gwyneth paltrow, are trying fasting therapy. American scientists have found that proper regular fasting can reduce the levels of triglycerides and blood sugar in the body and have a beneficial effect on human growth hormone. Specifically, the overall level of human cholesterol rises during fasting, because people feel hungry or stressed during fasting, which will lead to the body's instinctive reaction to release more cholesterol. But at this time, cholesterol will use fat instead of glucose as an energy source, thus reducing the number of fat cells in the body. In addition, the growth hormone in the human body also increased on an empty stomach. Growth hormone is a metabolic protein, which can protect muscles and balance metabolism.

Health people in China try to lose weight by fasting.

This is a "complete fasting method". Usually, you don't eat for weeks, just drink water, which is similar to a practice-based fasting. It usually needs to be carried out under the guidance of an experienced teacher to cope with the possible physical reactions at each stage. Individuals should not try easily.