Friday, October 31, 2014

The 5:2 diet: What to eat on non-fasting days - hellomagazine.com








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The 5:2 diet: What to eat on non-fasting days

hellomagazine.com

The 5:2 diet has become one of the most popular ways to lose weight, relying on an intermittent fasting approach. Experts even claim that following the diet can improve lifespan, brain function and protect against conditions such as Alzheimer's and ...








Protein Fasting: Your Ticket to Weight Loss and a Healthier You? - Uncommon Wisdom Daily









Protein Fasting: Your Ticket to Weight Loss and a Healthier You?

Uncommon Wisdom Daily

Most of us are familiar with the general concept of fasting. Whether for health or religious reasons, it is the act of abstaining from food, usually for over a day's time, and only drinking water. But, did you know that there may be a more-effective ...








Mother: Fasting son 'forced' to eat lunch at school - Victorville Daily Press









Mother: Fasting son 'forced' to eat lunch at school

Victorville Daily Press

HESPERIA — A Hesperia parent claims her 11-year-old son's religious rights were violated when employees at Lime Street Elementary “forced” him to eat lunch while he was participating in a religious fast, while the school district denied the allegations.








Thursday, October 30, 2014

Three Fitness Trends You Can Ignore - Men's Fitness









Three Fitness Trends You Can Ignore

Men's Fitness

In recent years, the Warrior Diet, Lean Gains, Carb Back-loading and many other approaches have used some variation on intermittent fasting (IF) for both fat loss and muscle, and some evidence suggests it's superior to eating regularly. A 2011 study ...








Monday, October 27, 2014

Intermittent fasting requires self-discipline - Burlington Times News








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Intermittent fasting requires self-discipline

Burlington Times News

One thing you could do is give intermittent fasting a try. One of our clients was successful using this eating style for three weeks. He didn't change any of his food, i.e. calories, protein, carbohydrates or fats but altered the time period during ...








Fasting, praying hard, preparing thekua for Chhaath Maiya - Times of India









Fasting, praying hard, preparing thekua for Chhaath Maiya

Times of India

Other rituals include cleaning up homes, taking holy baths, fasting and not drinking water and standing in water for hours. "We fast on the third and fourth day and go without drinking water for the well-being of our family members. We stand in knee ...








Saturday, October 25, 2014

7 Reasons Why Church Leaders Should Practice Fasting - Christian Post









7 Reasons Why Church Leaders Should Practice Fasting

Christian Post

Fasting requires us to focus on God's kingdom. The kingdom of God is already here (Luke 11:20), but also yet to come (Luke 22:18). We fast while we wait for the bridegroom to return for His bride, and doing so requires us to focus on His kingdom – not ...








Friday, October 24, 2014

Fasting improves immunity, says Hata Yoga trainer - The Hindu









Fasting improves immunity, says Hata Yoga trainer

The Hindu

The auspicious month, `Karthika Masam,' began on Friday with the faithful taking to fasting during the time of rituals. A tradition that is prevalent in many cultures and religions, fasting is a natural process adapted by living creatures to clean the ...








Matthew 6:16-18; Fasting (Symbolism) - Beliefnet









Matthew 6:16-18; Fasting (Symbolism)

Beliefnet

In the best sense, fasting symbolizes two things in the believer. First is deep sorrow or grief, which explains why the Hebrew expression for it was: “afflicting the soul.” This sense of great sorrow is the basic understanding that Jesus himself ...








Fasting for Kobane - Rudaw








Rudaw



Fasting for Kobane

Rudaw

"Fasting is the least I can do,” says the graying 51-year-old, sitting in a camping chair, hands stuffed for warmth in the pockets of his jacket in Washington's Dupont Circle. “I can go on because many people, including children, don't have food and ...








Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Intermittent fasting adds option to dieting strategy - Chron.com









Intermittent fasting adds option to dieting strategy

Chron.com

Jason Leite with his fasting meal which includes chicken, vegetables and nuts along with a coconut milk protein shake, prepared at his home in Mountain House, Calif. on Thursday June 5, 2014. Leite lost 60 pounds in one year by intermittent fasting, a ...








Matthew 6:16-18; Fasting (Cultural Commentary) - Beliefnet









Matthew 6:16-18; Fasting (Cultural Commentary)

Beliefnet

Generally speaking, fasting was never intended to be used as a badge of honor or as a mark of super-spirituality. It is almost always associated with sorrow for sin and an expression of humility before God alone. In spite of this, Pharisees in Jesus ...








Monday, October 20, 2014

Merseyside's Missing: Everything Kevin Fasting's son has achieved has been to ... - Liverpool Echo








Liverpool Echo



Merseyside's Missing: Everything Kevin Fasting's son has achieved has been to ...

Liverpool Echo

Father-of-three Kevin Fasting walked out of his parents' home in Aigburth on the morning of Friday November 21, 2003 and was due to arrive at work in Bootle a short time later. But the 49-year-old Liverpool fan, who is 5ft 10, slim with brown hair and ...








Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Intermittent fasting offers different lifestyles - The Pioneer








The Pioneer



Intermittent fasting offers different lifestyles

The Pioneer

The benefits to the dieting trend intermittent fasting has some people asking, is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? The diet industry capitalizes on selling weight loss seekers miracle pills or 'cleanses' that make bold claims that ...








Saturday, October 11, 2014

Karva Chauth 2014: This Time, Men Are Fasting Too! - NDTV








NDTV



Karva Chauth 2014: This Time, Men Are Fasting Too!

NDTV

Karva Chauth 2014: This Time, Men Are Fasting Too! Karva Chauth is being celebrated across the country not just by women, but even men. Actor Varun Badola being the first case in point. Even though his wife does not fast on Karva Chauth, Varun's ...








Hey man! Are you fasting for your love on Karva Chauth? - Hindustan Times








Hindustan Times



Hey man! Are you fasting for your love on Karva Chauth?

Hindustan Times

"Gauri knows I can't stay hungry, so it's a challenge for me to observe this fast," Hiten told IANS, and added: "For so long, women have been fasting for their husbands. Let's change it." Gauri doesn't fast for Hiten either, but like Varun, even he is ...








Friday, October 10, 2014

Ask JJ: Can Intermittent Fasting Help or Hurt Me? - Huffington Post









Ask JJ: Can Intermittent Fasting Help or Hurt Me?

Huffington Post

Dear JJ: My functional medicine doc has me doing intermittent fasting twice a week, alternated with a Paleo-type diet the other five. I lost weight at first, but then I developed insomnia. Do you find intermittent fasting helpful or harmful in the long ...








I hate fasting on Karva Chauth: Shilpa Shetty - Times of India









I hate fasting on Karva Chauth: Shilpa Shetty

Times of India

Shilpa Shetty said, 'South Indians don't celebrate Karva Chauth, but since I'm married to a Punjabi, I've been celebrating it for a few years now. I always dress up in traditional finery and jewellery on the occasion. And this year, I have designed my ...








Karva Chauth 2014: Husbands fasting for their wives this year - TheHealthSite








TheHealthSite



Karva Chauth 2014: Husbands fasting for their wives this year

TheHealthSite

Actor Varun Badola's wife does not keep fast on Karva Chauth. But this year, he has decided to go without food and water for one day Saturday out of curiousity for the festival. He's among other male celebrities like Chetan Bhagat, Jay Bhanushali and ...








Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Intermittent fasting offers different lifestyles - The Pioneer








The Pioneer



Intermittent fasting offers different lifestyles

The Pioneer

The benefits to the dieting trend intermittent fasting has some people asking, is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? The diet industry capitalizes on selling weight loss seekers miracle pills or 'cleanses' that make bold claims that ...








Fasting: The leaders and laggards of politics - Calcutta Telegraph








Calcutta Telegraph



Fasting: The leaders and laggards of politics

Calcutta Telegraph

New Delhi, Oct. 8: Mahatma Gandhi drove the British out of India with his fasts. Mamata Banerjee ejected the CPM from Writers' with her fast over Singur. Fasting and politics have had a rich association in India. Now comes the non-political — and ...








Know the pros and cons before you try fasting - Sun Sentinel









Know the pros and cons before you try fasting

Sun Sentinel

Intermittent fasting is an integral part of our history. Our early ancestors managed without three meals a day, and fasting has long been observed in many cultures and religions, including Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Catholicism. Recently ...








Fasting for your wife this Karwa Chauth? Take note. - Times of India








Times of India



Fasting for your wife this Karwa Chauth? Take note.

Times of India

For successful blood sugar management, nutritious meals need to be consumed at regular intervals.Those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes on oral medication stand the risk of experiencing hypoglycemia or low blood sugar during fasting. Those on ...








Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Pastors of Englewood Encourage Fasting in Tribute to Million Man March - DNAinfo








DNAinfo



Pastors of Englewood Encourage Fasting in Tribute to Million Man March

DNAinfo

On the last day of fasting at 7 p.m. Chisum said members and the community will meet at his church, 1818 W. 74th St., for prayer and discussion about their fasting and the anniversary of the march in Washington, D.C. Light refreshments will also be ...








Sunday, October 5, 2014

Fasting on the Days of Tashreeq: Permissible? - Onislam.net









Fasting on the Days of Tashreeq: Permissible?

Onislam.net

Fasting on the two days of `Eid is haram (forbidden), as indicated by the hadith of Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade fasting on the day of Al-Fitr and [the day of] An ...








Friday, October 3, 2014

Fasting And Feasting - Outlook








Outlook



Fasting And Feasting

Outlook

Then food writer Anoothi Vishal introduced me to a special fasting milk pudding which helped solve the mystery of what I'd initially thought were sacks of polystyrene in the Khari Baoli spice market, but are in fact puffed lotus seeds used for, among ...








Amar'e Stoudemire -- I'M FASTING FOR YOM KIPPUR ... Even Though I'm In ... - TMZ.com








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Amar'e Stoudemire -- I'M FASTING FOR YOM KIPPUR ... Even Though I'm In ...

TMZ.com

Jewish NY Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire says he'll be fasting for Yom Kippur when the sun goes down tonight ... and won't eat all day tomorrow ... despite the fact he's in the middle of NBA training camp. Stoudemire just tweeted ... "Day of Atonement !








Nutritionist: Fasting Has Great Anti-Aging Health Benefits - Jewish Business News









Nutritionist: Fasting Has Great Anti-Aging Health Benefits

Jewish Business News

Research by the National Institute on Aging indicates that in addition to accelerating weight loss, intermittent fasting protects brain health, helps maintain lean muscle mass, improves insulin sensitivity, and boosts the release of anti-aging hormones.








Thursday, October 2, 2014

Does Fasting Put Pregnant Women at Risk? - Jewish Daily Forward








Jewish Daily Forward



Does Fasting Put Pregnant Women at Risk?

Jewish Daily Forward

For those who observe Yom Kippur and atone for their sins by fasting for roughly 25 hours, not drinking often proves to be the most challenging part. But for 27-year-old Shaina, who is 12 weeks pregnant with her third child, Yom Kippur won't differ ...








Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Of fasting and feasting - The Hindu








The Hindu



Of fasting and feasting

The Hindu

“The focus is to cater to the devout who are fasting and abstain from a few ingredients,” says Ajit Nair, VP, F&B division, Mirah Hospitality. From sabudana wada, khichdi and tamoto saar to rajgira ke puris and thepla, the Navratri thali … the dishes ...








Fasting fit? It boils down to practice - Calcutta Telegraph









Fasting fit? It boils down to practice

Calcutta Telegraph

30: A person consuming nothing but water would need large reserves of stored carbohydrates and many years of practice at fasting to display the energy levels Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shown over the past five days, doctors and nutrition experts ...