Nutrition Advice: Fasting  Is Fasting Good For You?  Ashley
Koff, Prevention's RD, answers your burning questions  Reader
question: What’s your take on intermittent fasting?  Ashley’s
answer: It really depends. There are several factors that go
into fasting: how long you do it, if you're taking any
medications, if you have any blood pressure or blood sugar
issues, and how exactly you define "fasting". Does it just refer
to food and drink, or do you plan to take a break from social
media, work, and negative thoughts while getting extra sleep,
meditating, and relaxing?  That’s a long-winded way of saying
there isn’t or shouldn’t be a “take” on fasting. If you are
considering it for medical reasons, I recommend speaking with
your healthcare practitioner to determine what’s best
specifically for you. If it’s for religious reasons, I recommend
doing what feels right within that realm for you. But if you are
considering fasting for weight loss or vanity issues, think
again. The body needs nutrients and nurturing—th