Dec '24 (edited) • General discussion
Breaking Your Fast: The Right Way 🌅
I've spent years studying fasting protocols in my functional medicine practice...
And there's ONE mistake I see more than anything else.
People complete their first extended fast,
Get excited about their achievement,
And then sabotage ALL their hard work in the first 5 minutes of eating 😮
Here's the truth that most people miss:
HOW you break your fast is nearly as important as the fast itself.
The Science Behind Breaking Fasts 🧬
During a fast, your body:
1️⃣ Reduces enzyme production
2️⃣ Improves insulin sensitivity
3️⃣ Minimizes digestive activity
4️⃣ Shifts into repair mode
When you break it incorrectly, here's what ACTUALLY happens:
1️⃣ Rapid insulin spikes
2️⃣ Digestive distress
3️⃣ Inflammatory responses
4️⃣ Metabolic confusion
Common Breaking-Fast Symptoms I See In My Practice ⚠️
1️⃣ Bloating
2️⃣ Intense cramping
3️⃣ Blood sugar crashes
4️⃣ Refeeding syndrome (in extreme cases)
The Proper Protocol 📋
Break your fast in this order:
Hour 1:
1️⃣ Begin with water + minerals
2️⃣ Wait 15 minutes
3️⃣ Small amount of bone broth
4️⃣ Wait 30 minutes
Hour 2:
1️⃣ Small handful of berries
2️⃣ Few pieces of melon
3️⃣ Light vegetable soup
Hour 3 and beyond:
1️⃣ Small protein portion
2️⃣ Healthy fats
3️⃣ Cooked vegetables
KEY WARNING SIGNS TO WATCH FOR 🚫
If you experience:
1️⃣ Intense stomach pain
2️⃣ Rapid heart rate
3️⃣ Extreme fatigue
4️⃣ Severe nausea
STOP and seek medical attention.
Remember: Your digestive system is like a hibernating bear - you need to wake it up slowly and respectfully 🐻
A gradual approach ensures:
1️⃣ Proper enzyme production
2️⃣ Balanced blood sugar
3️⃣ Optimal nutrient absorption
4️⃣ Maintained autophagy benefits
To your health,
Dr. Sung
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