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...
Can You Expand Your Palate Over 50? My Assisted Mewing Experiment I’ve always believed that the body is more adaptable than we’re told. We accept so many limitations as “just aging.” Your jaw is set. Your bones are fixed. Your face is done developing. But what if that’s not entirely true? Lately, I’ve started a new experiment. I’m testing whether palate expansion is possible over 50 using an assisted mewing device. And I’m documenting the entire experience. Why I Even Care About Palate Expansion This isn’t about chasing perfection. It’s about function. The width of your palate affects your airway. A narrow palate often means a narrow nasal passage. That can contribute to mouth breathing, snoring, poor sleep, and even sleep apnea. It also influences tongue posture, jaw alignment, and the overall structure of the face. When the palate is wider: Nasal breathing can improve Tongue posture becomes more natural Snoring and mild sleep apnea may decrease Facial st...