A Question from a Reader on Fasting – and my Response based on the evidence

This week, a reader reached out with a question that many people find themselves asking after a period of intentional fasting. While participating in a church fast, they noticed a welcome sense of “lightness” and some initial weight loss, leading them to wonder: Is it healthy to eat only once a day as a lifelong plan? To understand whether this version of fasting is sustainable for the long haul, it is important to look past the initial weight loss and “lightness” and examine what the science says about how the body handles this routine over years, rather than just days or weeks.

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