Re:Effects of short-term fasting on cancer treatment
by icu on Monday September 02, 2019 @01:42PM
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Sure, but honestly from where I'm sitting, it feels like magic. I'm sure the result can be completely explained with science but I'm not going to sit down and work it all out. I just care that I'm a healthy weight again and that I found a method of healthy living that I can stick to.
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Re:Effects of short-term fasting on cancer treatment
by ordinaryperson on Monday September 02, 2019 @02:14PM
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And that's great. It's inspiring to lose weight and be healthier.
Not trying to take anything away from what you accomplished, just trying to sort out where the health benefits are coming from: it's weight loss. From reduced caloric intake.
Personally, I like fasting. In an era when food is available 24/7 I think it helps teach self-discipline and clearly reduces the likelihood one will overeat.
I also like vegetable-heavy diets. Clearly good for you. But to say kale smoothies have "super nutrients" is not scientific. While it's tempting to confer special properties on the foods which have helped transform your life, most likely these are just methods to reducing over-eating.
Congrats again.