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Oct 2022
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What breaks a fast? - The Big IF Dailies

Zoë
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Fasting has been shown to improve our metabolism, slow disease and potentially increase our life span. While world religions have practiced fasting for millennia, the trend of fasting has soared in popularity in the last decade.  Not all fasts are made equally and there are a lot of different rules to follow. Some purists argue that you’re only allowed water ... Show More
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