27: What to Eat *Before* Fasting [Short or Long]
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Intermittent fasting and extended fasting are both easier when you eat the right kind of food beforehand. It prepares your body and helps you get a smooth start, and ultimately makes it easier to get all the way through your fast. Today I’ll explain what types of food I recommend eating before a short fast (like daily time-restricted eating), or a long fast (such as 24 hours or more).  My YouTube video on this topic:  https://youtu.be/XN6FQILUK44 Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode27/
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