Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Fasting Modi only had warm water at Obama's White House dinner - gulfnews.com









Fasting Modi only had warm water at Obama's White House dinner

gulfnews.com

Washington: It was only warm water for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who turned out to be the most unusual guest in the history of White House where he was the only one who ate nothing at President Barack Obama's dinner for him on Monday night.








What to serve a guest who's fasting? Hospitality - Businessweek









What to serve a guest who's fasting? Hospitality

Businessweek

WASHINGTON (AP) — What do you serve a man who isn't eating? Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (nah-REN'-drah MOH'-dee) got warm water and an empty plate as guest of honor at a White House dinner and a State Department luncheon.








Deepika Singh shoots action sequence despite fasting all day long - Times of India









Deepika Singh shoots action sequence despite fasting all day long

Times of India

Being a staunch believer of Goddess Durga, TV actress Deepika Singh, aka Sandhya from Diya Aur Baati Hum, is observing a fast during the nine days of Navratri. The actress had observed the fast last year, too. However, this time around, it might be a ...








Obamas host dinner for fasting world leader - The Hill (blog)









Obamas host dinner for fasting world leader

The Hill (blog)

What do you serve for dinner at a meal where your guest of honor is fasting? For the White House, the answer appears to be compressed avocado with goat cheese and baby bell peppers, crisped halibut with ginger carrot sauce, and mango creme brulee.








High-Intensity Interval Training and Intermittent Fasting—A Winning Combo for ... - The Epoch Times









High-Intensity Interval Training and Intermittent Fasting—A Winning Combo for ...

The Epoch Times

When you exercise while fasting, it essentially forces your body to shed fat, as your body's fat burning processes are controlled by your sympathetic nervous system (SNS), and your SNS is activated by exercise and lack of food. The combination of ...








Monday, September 29, 2014

What Do You Serve a Fasting Dinner Guest? - Bayoubuzz









What Do You Serve a Fasting Dinner Guest?

Bayoubuzz

During the nine-day festival, which devout Hindus celebrate to welcome fall, Modi will consume only liquids, usually lime-water or lemonade. In 2012, Modi wrote about the importance of this ritual on his blog: “Yes, I have been fasting during Navratri ...








Is Prolonged Fasting the Key to a Healthier Immune System? - The Raw Food World News








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Is Prolonged Fasting the Key to a Healthier Immune System?

The Raw Food World News

Many people who have either had cancer or do have cancer, often take extremes and go about forms of fasting such as juicing, liquid meals, or only eating fruits and vegetables to allow the gut time to rest and the body time to heal. Though the study ...








Saturday, September 27, 2014

Prolonged fasting 're-boots' immune system - Pakistan Observer









Prolonged fasting 're-boots' immune system

Pakistan Observer

Sunday, September 28, 2014 - Results of a new study on mice and a phase 1 trial of humans suggest that prolonged cycles of fasting - for 2-4 days at a time - not only protect against toxic effects of chemotherapy, but also trigger stem cell ...








White House to host fasting Indian leader -- for dinner - Fox News









White House to host fasting Indian leader -- for dinner

Fox News

His first visit to Washington as leader of the world's largest democracy, for his first meeting with Obama, raises the prospect of the fasting Modi conducting his nation's business at tables where multiple courses of food are being served. Modi says he ...








Obama to host dinner for fasting Indian prime minister - CBS News








CBS News



Obama to host dinner for fasting Indian prime minister

CBS News

WASHINGTON -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join President Barack Obama for dinner on Monday and attend a State Department lunch the next day. But there's one hitch. Modi isn't going to eat any of the food. The prime minister is in the midst ...








Lunch, dinner on tap for fasting Indian leader - San Jose Mercury News









Lunch, dinner on tap for fasting Indian leader

San Jose Mercury News

WASHINGTON (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (nah-REN'-drah MOH'-dee) will join President Barack Obama for dinner on Monday and attend a State Department lunch the next day. But there's one hitch. Modi isn't going to eat any of the food.








Friday, September 26, 2014

Lunch, dinner on tap for fasting Indian leader - TheNewsTribune.com









Lunch, dinner on tap for fasting Indian leader

TheNewsTribune.com

WASHINGTON — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (nah-REN'-drah MOH'-dee) will join President Barack Obama for dinner on Monday and attend a State Department lunch the next day. But there's one hitch. Modi isn't going to eat any of the food.








White House to Host Dinner for Fasting Leader - Newser








Newser



White House to Host Dinner for Fasting Leader

Newser

Obama—and Joe Biden, who will be having lunch with Modi—should probably grab a bite to eat before "dining" with the leader: "It's very bad form to sit in front of fasting guests and eat heartily," a former White House executive chef tells the WSJ ...








Thursday, September 25, 2014

As a coffee drinker, fasting is hard - Tahoe Daily Tribune









As a coffee drinker, fasting is hard

Tahoe Daily Tribune

By fasting, we are forced to embrace the challenging prayers and themes of the day without the benefit of a full stomach and that java. As the day begins, the Jewish tradition invites us to fully embrace our human frailty in the coming year. The ...








Navratri 2014: Fasting Tips, Diet Plan and Recipes - NDTV








NDTV



Navratri 2014: Fasting Tips, Diet Plan and Recipes

NDTV

Navratri 2014: Fasting Tips, Diet Plan and Recipes It's that time of the year again when festivities, faith and fasting take precedence. People all over the world celebrate Navratri, some for religious reasons and some looking to cut back on unwanted ...








6 ways: How to feel spiritual sans fasting during Navratri - Indian Express









6 ways: How to feel spiritual sans fasting during Navratri

Indian Express

Navratri marks the beginning of the festival season. While some of you have fasting on your mind for the next nine days, others may only be thinking about food, garba, dandiya and some real fun. What if you want to have fun as well as spirituality on ...








Fasting Modi's hunger games in US - Times of India









Fasting Modi's hunger games in US

Times of India

WASHINGTON: His stomach will be empty for the most part but his schedule will be full and intense. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-day US visit starting later this week in the midst of his Navratri fasting has put President Obama's plans for a ...








Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Tips of Fasting Healthy This Navratri - LifeHacker India









Tips of Fasting Healthy This Navratri

LifeHacker India

First of all, to clear the misconception that fasting is unhealthy, we should tell you that until and unless you starve yourself in the name of it, fasting is actually good for your body. While it cleanses and detoxifies our body and mind, it also ...








Nine days of fasting and penance start today - Times of India









Nine days of fasting and penance start today

Times of India

Fasting devotees consume milk, fruit and permitted cereals. Indeed some go barefoot while others offer penance in different ways. On Thursday, Mahalaxmi temple will perform the 'ghatsthapana' ceremony at 5am after which 'darshan' will begin. Manager S ...








Fasting Modi's hunger games in US - Times of India









Fasting Modi's hunger games in US

Times of India

WASHINGTON: His stomach will be empty for the most part but his schedule will be full and intense. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-day US visit starting later this week in the midst of his Navratri fasting has put President Obama's plans for a ...








Tuesday, September 23, 2014

High-Intensity Interval Training and Intermittent Fasting – A Winning Combo ... - The Epoch Times









High-Intensity Interval Training and Intermittent Fasting – A Winning Combo ...

The Epoch Times

When you exercise while fasting, it essentially forces your body to shed fat, as your body's fat burning processes are controlled by your sympathetic nervous system (SNS), and your SNS is activated by exercise and lack of food. The combination of ...








During US Visit, a Fasting PM Narendra Modi Will Only Have Tea, Lemonade - NDTV








NDTV



During US Visit, a Fasting PM Narendra Modi Will Only Have Tea, Lemonade

NDTV

"He will only consume lemonade with some honey and a cup of tea every day," a senior official in Mr Modi's office told Reuters, adding, "He has been fasting for the last four decades and does not want to change this pattern even while he is travelling."








Sunday, September 21, 2014

Express 5: Modi will be fasting on US trip; Indian-origin recruiters working ... - Indian Express









Express 5: Modi will be fasting on US trip; Indian-origin recruiters working ...

Indian Express

Express 5: Modi will be fasting on US trip; Indian-origin recruiters working for ISIS, al-Qaeda, say officals. Comments; Email; Print. We recommend that you go through these five stories before you start your day. Express News Service | Posted ...








'Not a cult': Fasting for the 'climate change crisis' [pics] - Twitchy









'Not a cult': Fasting for the 'climate change crisis' [pics]

Twitchy

Jokes aside, fasting for the climate is actually a thing that actual people say they actually do. That shouldn't be surprising since the whole global warming alarmist movement has quite obviously morphed into a left-wing religion. It's got it's own ...








Week 2 Fasting Blood Glucose Levels Predict Response to Dulaglutide in Type ... - DG News









Week 2 Fasting Blood Glucose Levels Predict Response to Dulaglutide in Type ...

DG News

VIENNA, Austria -- September 21, 2014 -- An analysis of data from 2 phase 3 trials showed that fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels at 2 weeks after treatment initiation with dulaglutide were predictive of successful long-term glycaemic control among ...








Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Fasting In the Life of the Pastor - Crossmap (blog)








Crossmap (blog)



Fasting In the Life of the Pastor

Crossmap (blog)

Fasting is abstinence from food with a spiritual goal in mind. It is when we deny ourselves the most natural thing in order to pursue the God of heaven to do something supernatural in our life. When a pastor engages this age-old biblical principle, he ...








Tuesday, September 16, 2014

International Week of Prayer and Fasting - The Diocese of Alexandria









International Week of Prayer and Fasting

The Diocese of Alexandria

The 22nd International Week of Prayer and Fasting will take place Sept. 20-28. Organizers are encouraging individuals, families and parishes around the world to participate by fasting, attending daily Mass, prayer services and Holy Hours, going to ...








Monday, September 15, 2014

Weight Loss with Intermittent Fasting - The Epoch Times









Weight Loss with Intermittent Fasting

The Epoch Times

This approach to weight loss is called “intermittent fasting.” We have some good data on how effective this diet regimen is for animals, but we are just starting to see the results of research on humans. Most of the studies on humans do not ask ...








Let's Answer the Call to Fasting and Prayer for Peace - Patheos (blog)









Let's Answer the Call to Fasting and Prayer for Peace

Patheos (blog)

Recently, I received the following press release about an excellent event that is being held this month. I wondered at the fact that this is the 22nd “International Week of Prayer and Fasting”, but only my first time to know about it. The nine day ...








Saturday, September 13, 2014

Does Fasting For Weight Loss Work ? - BoldSky









Does Fasting For Weight Loss Work ?

BoldSky

Fasting has been a part of Indian culture since time immemorial. No matter what religion you follow, there is always a period of fasting to be observed. The fact that all religions follow it does speak a lot about its credibility. Surely, there must be ...








NEWS ALERT: Fasting, Prayer For Iran Pastor Facing Execution - BosNewsLife








BosNewsLife



NEWS ALERT: Fasting, Prayer For Iran Pastor Facing Execution

BosNewsLife

TEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)-- Friends of a detained Iranian pastor who faces the death penalty for "spreading corruption on earth" said Saturday, September 13, they would organize a day of "fasting and prayer" for him and other Iranian Christians ...








Friday, September 12, 2014

Coalition hopes days of prayer, fasting will help bring peace to world - National Catholic Reporter









Coalition hopes days of prayer, fasting will help bring peace to world

National Catholic Reporter

In light of the recent political, military and social conflicts taking place around the world, Catholics and other Christians have found reason to come together in faith to pray for world peace and healing. The 22nd International Week of Prayer and ...








Monday, September 8, 2014

A call from Pax Christi: Prayer, Fasting and Action for Peace - Independent Catholic News









A call from Pax Christi: Prayer, Fasting and Action for Peace

Independent Catholic News

Pax Christi invite people of faith around the country to join in solidarity with others to fast and pray for one or more 24-hour period between September 8 and October 7. Pax Christi hope that this simple gesture will be a small act of solidarity with ...








Friday, September 5, 2014

Fasting on Fridays and Spiritual Warfare - Patheos (blog)








Patheos (blog)



Fasting on Fridays and Spiritual Warfare

Patheos (blog)

I was struggling with periods of depression at the time and I found that, by fasting on Fridays I had given myself one day in the week which was a “down” day. It was like I was allowing my body, mind and spirit to go into the dark places and deal with ...








Stay fit while fastimg - Wonder Woman








Wonder Woman



Stay fit while fastimg

Wonder Woman

Are you feasting or fasting this Navratra? You would be better off with some fasting, especially if you are a prediabetic, though it works just as well for others too. Researchers at the Intermountain Heart Institute in Murray, Utah, found that ...








Thursday, September 4, 2014

The question about fasting - Tempo









The question about fasting

Tempo

In Old Testament times, people fasted to pray for the coming of the Messiah, but certainly not during a wedding feast. In effect, Jesus is saying, “There's no need to fast. I am here! You may fast again when I am gone.” The awaited Messiah has come ...








Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Periodic fasting can help protect against diabetes and risk factors along with it. - The Raw Food World News








The Raw Food World News



Periodic fasting can help protect against diabetes and risk factors along with it.

The Raw Food World News

(TRFW News) Fasting has been used for over thousands of years whether for a health recovery or spiritual reasons. Hippocrates, Socrates, and Plato all have recommended fasting for health recovery. The Bible tells us that Moses and Jesus fasted for 40 ...








Jain woman fasts for 31 days to 'purify soul' - The Hindu








The Hindu



Jain woman fasts for 31 days to 'purify soul'

The Hindu

Fasting is undertaken by the Jains throughout the year, but is more common during the festive period in the auspicious Bhadrapad month of the Hindu calendar. The two dominant sects of Jainism — Shwetambar and Digambar — both celebrate this festival.