The space between meals · willy poppa
Fasting
I give fasting an important place in the conversation about health and longevity. I also use the word broadly: it can begin with the ordinary pause between dinner and breakfast. Understanding the different forms is where I start.
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Make it part of your day · Resources
Get clear on the practice and the purpose.
Find plain-language terms, compare two human trials, and use an observation sheet to frame your questions.
Start here · Introductory article
Fasting Starts with the Space Between Meals
I look at the range of fasting practices, why the differences matter, and what the research can tell us about health and longevity. The starting point may be more familiar than you think.
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Explore eating-window timing, the findings from two human trials, and how the question fits an ordinary day.
A range of practices. A reason for each.
I begin with the ordinary overnight pause and explore other forms through their purpose, their evidence, and the person considering them. Longer fasts are a separate medical decision. Human longevity benefits remain unproven, and fasting diets aren’t suitable for everyone.
Explore the health and longevity question →Bring it into the rest of your day.
I explore fasting alongside food and the practices that make room for attention.
Everyday
Nutrition
I bring a few guiding principles and a wide range of foods to the way I eat.
Explore nutrition →Meditation &
Stillness
I make room for a practice that can begin small and become a warm, enjoyable part of life.
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