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Food-Wise, What Breaks a Fast?
Foods include:
Do Calories Count?
Which Drinks Break a Fast?
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However, keep in mind that always promoting autophagy is not necessarily a good thing.
Too much can be harmful.
Ready to Break Your Fast?
Be careful not to overeat or overindulge during your eating window.
A modified fast may allow for a small amount of calories to be consumed during the fasting period.
Avoid foods overly high in sugar, fat, and fiber.
This will help reduce digestive upset and the chances of overeating.
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