Fasting is the voluntary act of abstaining from food, drink, or both for a certain period of time. It can be done for religious, spiritual, health, or personal reasons. There are different types of fasting, including:
- Intermittent Fasting (IF) – Cycling between periods of eating and fasting (e.g., 16:8 method, where you fast for 16 hours and eat within an 8-hour window).
- Water Fasting – Only consuming water for a set period (e.g., 24 hours or longer).
- Religious Fasting – Practiced in various religions, such as Ramadan in Islam, Lent in Christianity, and Yom Kippur in Judaism.
- Partial Fasting – Avoiding specific foods or drinks rather than all food (e.g., the Daniel Fast, which excludes meat and processed foods).
Fasting has potential health benefits, such as improved metabolism, weight loss, and cellular repair.