Fasting holds a significant place in Indian culture and tradition, observed during festivals and on specific days of the week. These fasts come in various forms, ranging from abstaining from all food throughout the day to consuming only fruits and nuts, and even restricting the diet to specific foods like grains, milk and milk products, fruits, or roots and tubers during the fasting period. A weight loss program for women can include a fasting day for the purpose of detoxification. However, a person on a diabetes nutrition plan should not take up fasting without the permission of the nutritionist or physician.
Fasting should not be regarded as a weight loss strategy. Unfortunately, some individuals opt for unhealthy versions of traditional fasting foods that are laden with fat and sugar. When done correctly, fasting can indeed support the detoxification and cleansing of the body's system. Here are a few tips that will help you to fast in a healthy way