As always there's quite a bit of conflicting information out there about how to break a fast. One thing everyone agrees on is that the fast needs to broken slowly and gently. You also need several days to go back to eating normally. For example, if you do a 7 day fast, you need about 3 days of refeeding. On a 10 day fast, you'll need 4-5 days and so on. How you break the fast will make or break the whole experience. If you go right back to your old way of eating, you can easily negate all the benefits of your fast. One school of thought insists on breaking the fast with fruit, more specifically watermelon and then lots of veggies and more fruit. Since my goal is to remain in ketosis, I will be taking a different approach. I will be eating protein, fat and some low-carb veggies, bone broth and lots of water. I would also recommend abstaining from alcohol for at least a few days so you're not overburdening your liver. Listen to your body. Don't force the food if yo...
The Sway Test: Your Body’s Built-In Lie Detector for Supplements, Food & Skincare Did you know your body already knows what it needs ? You don’t need a lab test to figure out if a supplement, food, or skincare product is right for you— your nervous system can tell you in seconds with the Sway Test ! How It Works: Your body naturally leans toward what it resonates with and moves away from what it rejects —this is a subtle energy response that can help you make better health choices. 1️⃣ Stand up straight with feet hip-width apart, relaxed but grounded. 2️⃣ Hold or think about the item you want to test (supplement, food, skincare, etc.). 3️⃣ Close your eyes and focus on your body’s response : If your body sways forward , it’s likely beneficial for you. If your body sways backward , it may not be a good fit . If there’s no movement , it could be neutral. Why It Works Your body is constantly processing energy and information . The Sway Test taps into your autonomic nervous system ...