Intermittent Fasting

Science of fasting: 16:8, 5:2, OMAD and time-restricted eating.

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14 min read·1 Mar 2026

Intermittent Fasting: The Complete Science-Backed Guide (16:8, 5:2, OMAD)

Everything you need to know about intermittent fasting — the science, the protocols, the benefits and how to start safely. Written by a PhD nutritional scientist.

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Dr. Elena Vasquez
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11 min read·22 Mar 2026

Intermittent Fasting for Women: What's Different and What the Research Shows

Intermittent fasting affects women differently than men due to hormonal differences, menstrual cycle considerations and reproductive health implications. This evidence-based guide from a PhD nutritional scientist explains what women need to know.

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Dr. Elena Vasquez
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10 min read·24 Mar 2026

What Breaks a Fast? Coffee, Supplements, Cream and the Truth About 35+ Common Foods

Does black coffee break a fast? What about a dash of cream? Apple cider vinegar? Supplements? This guide cuts through the confusion with the science of what actually matters during a fasting window.

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Dr. Elena Vasquez
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11 min read·8 Mar 2026

Extended Fasting (24–72 Hours): A Medical Guide to Water Fasting

Prolonged water fasting has powerful potential benefits — and real risks. A research-based guide to 24-hour, 48-hour and 72-hour fasts: who should try it, how to do it safely, and what to expect.

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Dr. Elena Vasquez
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8 min read·31 Mar 2026

The Best Foods to Break Your Fast: What to Eat First and Why It Matters

What you eat to break your fast has a significant impact on how you feel and how well your body transitions back to the fed state. A science-based guide to the optimal first meal after intermittent fasting.

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Dr. Elena Vasquez
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