Fasting is more natural to us than constantly eating 3-4 meals per day because our ancestors were hunters and did not have food all the time. At the same time, fasting is a part of many religions like Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism. It has been proved that intermittent fasting with a regular eating pattern can actually help you lose weight and simply stay fit. The idea is to fast for 16 hours daily or for 24 hours twice a week.

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Fasting is a popular traditional concept in many cultures and religions of India. It is believed that it is one of the effective ways of achieving spiritual gains, but it has been reasoned by science too. As per the Ayurveda, fasting helps an individual in to maintain a balance between Ama (body toxins) and Agni (digestive fire). It relieves the digestive system of the body and flushes out the accumulated toxins. Hence, it is not an unhealthy practice.

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According to health experts, fertility can be obtained by fasting and restricting calories. Fasting is a medical exercise that can enhance fertility. Fasting activates autophagy where cells eliminate damage and defend them from building destructing proteins which tend to delay age-related diseases and increases longevity. It also increases weight loss apart from enhancing brain and immunity cells.

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