Fasting Q&A: Sugar, Alcohol, and Common Issues with Fasting

Fasting Q&A: Sugar, Alcohol, and Common Issues with Fasting

Author: The Fasting Method December 21, 2021 Duration: 46:33

Episode #007

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:

1. Is it true that you shouldn't eat sugar and fat at the same time? Is it bad for you? [01:14]

2. Alcohol during the holidays: should you, shouldn't you? [08:20]

3. Should you fast if you're feeling sick this holiday season? [17:56] 

4. Diarrhea when breaking a fast? [25:35] 

5. Does fasting cause binge eating? [34:08] 

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