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Fasting Informative Speech Outline

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I. “Fasting is an effective and safe method of helping the body detoxify itself.” Quote by: James F. Balch, and Phyllis A. Balch. When you begin fasting, toxins are created in your body, mostly because of food and water. During your fast your body is provided resting time, most importantly, it gives your organs a rest which could potentially prolong your life. To prepare yourself for a fast you should try to eat mostly fruits, and vegetables. Intermittent fasting means fasting for certain hours of a day. While periodic fasting is when you fast for three days or longer for two or more weeks. The description of hunger is when your bodies respond to lack of food, then your body begins searching for food. If you get hungry during your fast it’s advised that you eat watermelon (if you absolutely need it), drink lemon juice or coffee. While giving organs rest and creating longevity, fasting is a controlled medical regimen. II. The molecular mechanisms in your body can affect your life in drastic ways. A. When fasting your body eats fatty acids, and ketone bodies, which then release energy in the process. 1. Some things fasting can help with reduced inflammation, oxidative damage, boost the energy metabolism, and give more cellular protection. B. The most common thought that comes to mind (in most peoples heads) is that you will be lazy, tired, and …show more content…

The largest part is the vegetables, salads, and fruits. Two medium sections include dairy (milk, yogurt), and bread, potatoes, rice’s, and pasta. The two smaller sections have meat, beans, nuts, fish and eggs, then fats, spreads, and oils. T Lastly the smallest section is fats, sugars, and slats. But this is all a lie, instead of servings per day you actually require calories. So, if for say you had a six-hour period in a day to get all the calories your body requires, you would not need a breakfast, lunch, or dinner, all you would have is one meal a day that involves a six-hour period. Well, that is intermittent

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