Juices to break a fast : Carrot juice is excellent for skin and eye health, as well as liver detoxification, while also having an alkalizing effect on the stomach. Apple juice, rich in antioxidants like quercetin, restores electrolytes and supports gut health thanks to its natural pectin. These juices are gentle on the digestive system and provide quick nutrition without overloading your body.
To avoid blood sugar spikes, it’s best to drink a small amount first (about half a glass) and wait 10 to 20 minutes before eating solid food. Adding a handful of nuts or a spoonful of olive oil to your juice can help slow down sugar absorption and keep your energy levels balanced.
Black tea with ginger and black sugar : This combination is warming, nutritious, and offers multiple health benefits. Black tea is rich in antioxidants that support heart health and metabolism, while black sugar (muscovado) is a natural alternative to refined sugar, providing minerals like iron, calcium, and potassium. Ginger adds powerful anti-inflammatory properties, aids digestion, improves circulation, and boosts immunity.
The traditional Japanese diet
In line with these researchers’ advice, it’s important to limit the number of solid meals you eat each day, ideally to one or two. The focus should be on a whole, plant-based diet. A traditional Japanese diet rich in vegetables, seaweed, fermented foods, fish, and legumes, natto, and miso, combined with whole grains like brown rice and barley, provides the nutrients your body needs to thrive while supporting autophagy.
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