Tell us: what questions do you have about fasting for health reasons?

As Fasting Becomes the Latest Wellness Trend, We Want to Know What's Behind It

A growing number of people in the West are adopting a fasting lifestyle, claiming it can lead to improved overall health and well-being. But what's really going on when we eat throughout the day? Is this new wave of wellness fasting truly effective, or is it just another fad?

We're putting it to experts and you - our readers. If you could sit down with a leading expert on fasting, what questions would you ask them? Want to know more about the science behind intermittent fasting? How does it affect your gut health? Or perhaps you're curious about its potential impact on mental clarity and productivity?

Whatever your burning question is, we want to hear from you. We're compiling a list of your queries, from the small stuff to the big ones, and using them to shape our reporting. You could even see your questions featured in an upcoming show.

We've got two forms for you to use - one online and one that's easier to access if you need help with that. Make sure to check out our terms of service and privacy policy before sending us your queries. We can't wait to dig into the world of fasting and see what we discover.
 
Fasting is like, super popular right now 🀯 and I'm all about trying new things for my health, so I'm down to learn more about it! I've heard that some people swear by intermittent fasting and how it's helped them with their energy levels and mental clarity πŸ’‘, but at the same time, I've also read some stuff that says it can be super harsh on your body if you're not careful πŸ€•. Idk what the science is behind it all, but I'm curious to know more about how it affects our gut health and whether it's worth trying out for myself 🍎. Can't wait to see what experts have to say! 😊
 
I'm all about balance, you know? 🀯 Fasting as a wellness trend has me intrigued - I've been trying it out for a bit and noticed that when I do eat, my body actually craves healthier stuff! Not sure if it's the science or just placebo effect, but whatever works, right? πŸ₯— One question I'd ask an expert is how to make fasting sustainable long-term. Like, don't get me wrong, skipping breakfast can be a bummer...but what's the alternative if you're trying to make it a lifestyle change?
 
Fasting is soooo hot rn πŸ˜‚ my friends are all about it and they're saying it's helped them with their anxiety 🀯 I think it would be cool if someone could do a study on how it affects ppl with school stress πŸ˜… like, can fasting really help you focus during exams? And what about when you have morning classes, do you have to eat beforehand or after? That'd be so helpful to know πŸ’‘
 
Fasting is like a superfood for some people, but I'm curious about the other side effect... my gut 🀒 is already a mess after eating that spicy burrito, so do you think it's gonna make me even more gassy when I fast? #GutHealthMatters #FastingForReal

I've been trying intermittent fasting for a week now and I feel like my energy levels are up ⚑️! But how does it affect your hormones, you know, the ones that control your appetite and stuff? That's what I wanna know πŸ€” #FastingBenefits #HormoneBalance
 
I'm not buying it, tbh πŸ€”. People are just looking for a quick fix, you know? They're tired of their old routine and want something new to obsess over... like every other wellness trend that comes along πŸ’β€β™€οΈ. Newsflash: fasting isn't going to magically solve all your problems or make you live forever πŸ’€. It's just another way for corporations to sell us stuff we don't need, from fancy water bottles to overpriced meal plans πŸ€‘. And don't even get me started on the science behind it – most of it is still just a bunch of animal studies and anecdotal evidence πŸ’πŸ“š. I mean, what's really going on here? Is it just a way for people to feel good about themselves while they're basically lying to their bodies? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ
 
omg, another wellness trend 🀯... like we didn't have enough detoxes and juice cleanses already 🍹. seriously though, I'm kinda curious about this whole fasting thing - how does it actually work? is it just a fancy way of saying "I'll eat when I feel hungry" or is there some actual science behind it? πŸ€”
 
I just tried intermittent fasting for a month and I gotta say, it's been pretty interesting. At first, I was like "no way, I need my coffee fix" but now I'm feeling kinda energized in the mornings . My friend who does this all the time said it helped her lose some weight too. But to be honest, sometimes I just get hangry and I forget what day it is . Is that a real thing? Do we really need to be fasting to feel healthy?
 
omg I'm so curious about this thing fasting!!! πŸ€” I've been trying it out for a bit now and I gotta say my energy levels are totally different - I feel more focused during the day and at night I can actually relax without feeling anxious 😌 but what really got me thinking is how hard it is to stick to when you're hangry! πŸ”πŸ˜© like come on who doesn't love food?!? seriously though, I've been doing some research and apparently there's this thing called the '12-hour window' where you eat between 8am-4pm or something and then you fast from 4pm onwards? sounds simple enough but what about when your body gets used to it? does it just keep adapting and making you hungrier for more?!?
 
omg, people are so obsessed with fasting rn 🀯 like, isn't it a little extreme? i know some ppl swear by it but i'm not convinced... my friend's cousin is a doctor and they said that fastin can be super beneficial for mental clarity and focus πŸ”πŸ’‘ but at the same time, what about all the people who are gonna get dehydrated or hungry? shouldn't we be eating more than just every other day? πŸ€”
 
So I've been looking at some stats on fasting trends and it's crazy how quickly it's taken off 🀯! According to a study from 2022, about 1 in 5 millennials (21-35) fast at least once a week πŸ“Š. And if you look at the demographics, it's mostly women who are into this lifestyle - 53% of female fasters vs 31% of male fasters 🚨.

And have you seen those Instagram influencers with their 'before and after' pics? They're always saying that fasting has improved their skin, energy levels, and even mental clarity 🌟. But what's the science behind it all? πŸ€” I've been seeing some studies that say intermittent fasting can actually increase production of certain hormones that can help with weight loss πŸ’Έ.

But, personally, I'm a bit skeptical about this whole fast thing πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ. I mean, my aunt is always telling me to 'eat more' and now suddenly it's all about 'not eating'? I just don't get it πŸ˜‚. Anyways, wanna know what I'd ask an expert? How does fasting affect gut health? Because that's like, super important πŸ€ͺ.

Oh, and did you see those graphs on the benefits of intermittent fasting? They say it can increase life expectancy by up to 3 years πŸ•°οΈ! Mind. Blown.
 
OMG, remember when my mum would always tell me "eat like an apple a day keeps the doctor away" πŸŽπŸ‘΅? Fast food was just starting to become a thing back then and people thought it was healthy too... lol! Now it's all about fasting and I'm like what's next? Eating grass or something? πŸ˜‚ Seriously though, I don't think I can do without my morning coffee and breakfast, but hey if fasting is good for you and helps people feel better then more power to them! πŸ΅πŸ‘
 
omg i'm so down for this!! i've been doing intermittent fasting for a few weeks now and i gotta say, my energy levels are through the roof 🀯πŸ’₯! i feel like i can tackle anything that comes my way, no matter how tough it gets πŸ˜…. i've also noticed that i've lost a bit of weight (not trying to, just a bonus) and my skin is looking clearer than ever πŸ’β€β™€οΈ. i'd love to know more about the gut health effects - is it true that fasting can actually improve digestion or make it worse? πŸ€”πŸ’¦
 
πŸ€” Fasting is a pretty interesting trend right now, but I'm not entirely convinced it's all good for you 😐. I mean, some people swear by it, saying it helps them feel more focused and energized... but isn't that just your body going into shock from not eating? Like, aren't we already talking about how messed up our gut health is in the first place? 🀯 I'm curious to know more about how fasting affects the good (and bad) bacteria in our tummies. Also, what's the deal with all these fancy types of fasts... like 16:8 or 5:2? Are they really just different names for the same thing or is there science behind them? πŸ€”
 
πŸ€” so like i was reading about this fasting trend and it got me thinking... people always say its good for u, but is it really? like my aunt does it once a week and she's super healthy πŸ‹οΈβ€β™€οΈ but i've also seen some vids of ppl losing tons of weight in like 2 weeks which sounds pretty sketchy to me πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ
 
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