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Are you ready to get down and dirty? We are..how about you ? Not everyone can stare into a cup of plain black coffee at 7 a.m. and pretend they're perfectly happy until lunch. That's where the idea of dirty fasting comes in. Instead of following the strict rules of a traditional intermittent fast, dirty fasting allows a few calories during your fasting window. The goal isn't to have a snack or a mini breakfast.  It's simply to make fasting a little more manageable without completely throwing away the benefits. So... does it actually work? The answer is a little more complicated than a simple yes or no. starting the day off with fasting What Is Dirty Fasting? Dirty fasting is a modified version of intermittent fasting .  During your fasting period, you consume a very small number of calories—usually fewer than 50 to 100 . People often add things like: A splash of heavy cream in coffee A teaspoon of MCT oil Bone broth Unsweetened almond milk in coffee Zero-cal...

We all have at least one friend or family member that we sometimes disagree with on one subject or another.  Some subjects tend to raise more controversy than others. In the end though, it always ends in a draw or at least the proverbial agreement to “not agree”.  The person I am referring to is one of my best friends ever. We grew up together in the same neighborhood and we share a lot of mutual interests and opinions. Except for the subject of fasting for health . He is of the persuasion that you don't have to “starve” (read: fast) yourself in order to obtain optimal health. I, of course, disagree with that…insinuation.  Here at Relax and Reclaim, we want to give you the facts about all the topics we discuss and let YOU decide for yourself. So, this article is dedicated to my friend and anyone else who may have the same or similar viewpoint. glass of water with lemon and lime in it What’s Fasting, Anyway? Fasting simply means going without food for a set amount of t...

As you all are aware, we get emails from time to time from readers asking about different diet and weight loss methods . We try to answer them in as timely a manner as possible, but sometimes we get so many inquiries that we have to address them with a post. What Intermittent Fasting Is And Isn't  Intermittent fasting isn’t about starving yourself—it’s about giving your body intentional recovery time. Think of it as hitting the reset button on your metabolism, digestion, and cellular health. By limiting your eating window, you’re doing more than skipping snacks—you’re activating a powerful set of biological processes that support fat loss, reduce inflammation, and optimize brain function.  Here’s how intermittent fasting works and how to start using it to enhance your wellness routine. fasting typecast  The Proven Benefits of Intermittent Fasting 1. Fasting for Weight Loss Intermittent fasting helps your body tap into stored fat for fuel. Research from Johns ...