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When Does Fasting Cross the Line?

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A little while back, Mark posted an article about 14 scenarios in which intermittent fasting (IF) might be just the ticket . We got some requests for a follow-up about times when IF might not be advised. Mark has already written about cautions for women and athletes specifically. I’ll link those at the bottom. More generally, it’s important that anyone considering IF make sure that they are in a good place physically and mentally to handle the additional stress of IF. As Mark said : If you haven’t satisfied the usual IF “pre-reqs,” like being fat-adapted, getting good and sufficient sleep, minimizing or mitigating stress, and exercising well (not too much and not too little), you should not fast. These pre-reqs are absolutely crucial and non-negotiable, in my opinion—especially the fat-adaptation. In fact, I suspect that if an IF study was performed on sugar-burning women versus fat-adapted women, you’d see that the fat-burning beasts would perform better and suffer fewer (if any)

Tofu Stir Fry Recipe

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This tofu stir fry recipe is not only great for lunch or dinner, but it also makes a tasty breakfast too. It features tofu seasoned with Chinese five… from The Gracious Pantry https://ift.tt/36lgRnW