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Henry Blackwell

Breaking Your Fast: Best Practices and Foods
Henry Blackwell May 10, 2025

Why How You Break Your Fast Matters Just as Much as Fasting Itself You’ve fasted for 14, 16, maybe even 24 hours. You’ve resisted cravings, felt the hunger waves pass, and now you’re ready to eat. But before you reach for a plate of anything-goes comfort food, it’s worth asking: How should I break this Read More

Intermittent Fasting for People with Diabetes
Henry Blackwell May 10, 2025

Can You Fast Safely with Diabetes? If you’re living with diabetes, food isn’t just fuel — it’s part of your daily medication. Meals must be timed, blood sugar levels monitored, and carbs balanced with care. So when you hear that intermittent fasting (IF) could help with weight loss, insulin sensitivity, and even long-term blood sugar Read More

Extended Fasting: Benefits and Risks
Henry Blackwell May 3, 2025

The New Frontier of Fasting Intermittent fasting has taken the wellness world by storm — but for some, eating within a 16:8 window no longer feels quite so groundbreaking. Enter extended fasting, also known as prolonged fasting: going without food for 24 hours or more in pursuit of sharper focus, deeper healing, and, in many Read More

How to Adjust Your Fasting Schedule for Shift Work
Henry Blackwell April 20, 2025

For shift workers, finding a steady rhythm with food and rest can feel like chasing daylight through revolving doors. Whether you’re on night shifts, rotating schedules, or extended hours, maintaining a healthy lifestyle gets tricky—especially when it comes to intermittent fasting. But fasting isn’t off-limits for people with irregular schedules. In fact, with thoughtful schedule Read More