Water fasting has been a practice throughout history, with people often engaging in fasts for spiritual or religious purposes. While it has gained popularity in the modern natural health and wellness movements, its safety and effectiveness remain subjects of debate among experts. Water fasting can promote weight loss and potentially offer various health benefits, such as improved insulin sensitivity, weight loss, autophagy, and lower risk of chronic diseases. However, it’s essential to approach water fasting with caution, as it can also lead to potential risks, such as muscle loss, dehydration, orthostatic hypotension, and worsening medical conditions. Before embarking on any fasting regimen, it is advisable to consult with a qualified healthcare professional to assess individual suitability and ensure adequate support and monitoring throughout the process.

Join your host, Nina Daniels, in this episode as she talks about water fasting, what it entails, and whether it’s a viable option for weight loss, the much-anticipated Beyonce concert this weekend, and her trip to Africa. She also shares her experience with a recent 5-day water fasting to shed light on the potential benefits and risks associated with this fasting method. This is an episode you cannot afford to miss! Tune in for a fantastic blend of health, entertainment, and adventure.

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Key Highlights from the Episode;

[00:01] Intro and a quick bio of our host, Nina Daniels

[01:22] What’s in for you in today’s show 

[01:57] Nina’s Week in Review 

[05:53] Model diet segment: The magic that is in water fasting 

[06:26] What water fasting is, and what goes into it

[07:54] Different reason people do water fasting 

[11:16] How to do a water fast and why you should prep your body

[14:06] The different variations of water fast for feminism health

[18:27] Post-fast: Easing out to avoid refeeding syndrome 

[22:28] Potential benefits of water fasting

[27:47] Dangers and risks of water fasting

[30:31] Medical conditions that may be worsened by fasting 

[32:03] Wrap up and end the show

Notable quotes

• • “Water fast lasts for 24–72 hours; you should not water fast for longer than this without medical supervision because of health risks.” – [06:40]
  • “If you have never water fasted before, you should ease to your fast by spending 3–4 days prepping your body.”- [11:51]
• “When you don’t ease out, you can mess up your body; after a water fast, you should resist the urge to eat a big meal; eating a big meal may cause uncomfortable or dangerous symptoms.”- [19:34]

Resources Mentioned

• Check out Nina’s pics and more about her visit to Africa at: www.modelsdietpodcast.com.
• Water fasting: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319835#what-is-water-fasting
• Why fast: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/water-fasting#how-it-works
• What types of water fasts are there?: https://drmindypelz.com/a-beginners-guide-to-fasting/
• Cycling your fasts: https://youtu.be/aDQhM9aMh5k
• How you can prepare for a 3-day water fast: https://youtu.be/gUj9Y5qBHNY
• Benefits of water fasting: https://www.healthline.com/health/autophagy, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6274804/, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560688/
• Dangers and risks of water fasting: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34668663/, https://www.healthline.com/health/dehydration, https://www.healthline.com/health/orthostatic-hypotension, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29735453/,

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