Good Things About Fasting
- Aug 31, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 4, 2022
Resets us
Cleanses the complexion
Can enrich our spirits
Relieves tension
Gives energy
Lowers risk for Type 2 diabetes
Can help us look and feel younger
Can reduce insulin resistance
Can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Can delay ageing
Can remove obstacles to healing
Can help us pray with more sincerity
Can reduce snoring
Can improve our morale
Improves digestion
Can help us change a habit
Can repair cells
Changes how we feel about ourselves and the world around us
Can prevent neurodegenerative disorders
Can help us respond better to stress
Gives our digestive system a rest
Improves connection to God
Improves fitness
Improves blood pressure
Can protect us from obesity
Can help remove distress
Can help us make healthier choices
Reduces inflammation
Can help us be more humble
Can help us eat better
Can normalise our cholesterol level
Can help protect against depression and anxiety
Cleanses the body
Slows down the ageing process
Improves triglycerides
Keeps our blood sugar steady
Fights inflammation
Can help us reign in our appetite
Can help us dissolve distractions
Can help us feel better physically
Can make our gut microbiome healthier
Protects our heart
Boosts metabolism
Can set us on the path to health
Gives clarity
Can clear the mind of perplexities
Can give our body an interlude without disease-causing stressors
Relieves nervousness
Can help us manage stress
Gives us more time
Is anti-inflammatory
Can reduce inflammation
Can bring freedom
Can remind us that God sustains us
Can strengthen our resolve
Is good for heart health
Boosts brain function
Can reset our tastebuds
Can help our body repair itself
Can help us not to overeat as much
Can help us have more self-control
Can break us out of routine
Can make us feel light
Can help us change our eating habits
Calms us down
Can strengthen our body
Can confirm our dependence on God
Can help us be more clear-headed
Can extend our lifespan
Can break the spirit of heaviness
Increases growth hormone secretion
Improves skin
Can help us resist temptation
Can help us lose weight
Can help us live with greater intensity
Decreases the risk of metabolic diseases
Can resolve insomnia
Can give perspective
Sharpens our thought processes
Gives our body time to heal itself
Can reduce aches and pains
Improves cholesterol levels
Can reduce oxidative stress
Can undo heavy burdens
Can help prevent cancer
Can detox our body
Brightens the eyes