FASTING TIPS
DRINK & EAT
- Drink plenty of water & decaffeinated fluids in the 24 hours leading up to the fast
- Eat plenty of high-protein foods & whole-grain complex carbohydrates for longer lasting
hunger relief & increased energy - Eat figs, dates, apples, peaches & plums that can help reduce the thirst cravings many people feel during the fast
- Swallowing partially chewed grapes in the hours leading up to the fast creates a time-released hydration that will help you not feel thirsty
- Before the fast begins, drink 2 or 3 cups (16-24 oz) of grape juice to help balance your blood-sugar content during the fast so you won't feel dizzy or faint
AVOID
- Alcoholic beverages
- Drinks such as coffee & soda or high-sodium foods that cause your body to get rid of water
- Processed foods such as pickles, cold cuts, cheese, canned & smoked fish
- Chocolate & sugars should never be included in the pre-fast meal
Conserve your energy once you have started the fast
Take a nap halfway through the day
& reduce as much as possible any strenuous physical activity
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