One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Intermittent Fasting and Individual Needs"

 "One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Intermittent Fasting and Individual Needs"


📍Who Benefits from Intermittent Fasting?


Modern View:


Designed primarily for weight loss and improving insulin sensitivity 


Ayurvedic View:


Best for those who are over-nourished, heavy, lethargic or obese.


Effective for eliminating toxins (ama) and balancing kapha and pitta doshas.


📍Who Should Avoid Intermittent Fasting?


Modern View:


Lacks clear guidelines on who should avoid fasting.


Ayurvedic View:


Not suitable for:

Individuals with severe vata imbalances (e.g., anxiety, dryness, joint pain).

Undernourished or underweight individuals.

Pregnant or lactating women.

Children and elderly people needing consistent nourishment.

Improper fasting can aggravate vata, leading to fatigue, restlessness, and digestive issues.


📍What Are the Benefits of Intermittent Fasting?

Modern View:


Promotes weight loss and fat reduction.


Ayurvedic View:


Helps remove undigested food and toxins from the body.

Strengthens digestive fire (agni), improving overall metabolism.

Balances kapha and pitta doshas, leading to better energy, mental clarity, and emotional balance.


📍What Should You Eat After Fasting?

Modern View:


Focus on nutrient-dense whole foods like vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats.

Ayurvedic View:


Begin with warm water mixed with dry ginger powder to kindle agni.

Follow with light, warm, and easily digestible foods like khichdi, soups, or steamed vegetables.


📍How to Do Intermittent Fasting Right

Timing: Eat dinner by 6:30 PM and fast until breakfast the next morning. This aligns with your body’s natural rhythms.

Why Sunset Matters: Agni (digestive fire) weakens after sunset. Eating late disrupts digestion and leads to toxin buildup.

Duration: This practice can be followed lifelong if done mindfully and without depletion.

Recommended Meals: Rice broth, moong beans, and simple, warm meals work best.

Breaking the Fast: Start with warm ginger water, sipped slowly. After 20 minutes, eat light solids to ease into the day.


🌿The Ayurvedic Essence of Fasting

Intermittent fasting is not just about weight loss but about resetting and balancing the body.

 When done correctly, it can help detoxify, enhance metabolism, and rejuvenate your energy levels

The Ayurvedic Essence of Fasting

Listen to your body and adapt the practice as needed for sustainable benefits.

myself DR.kavitha dev ayurveda practitioner residing in chennai

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