Hunger is a primitive emotion originating from our survival system. Fasting helped me understand the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger. This awareness became a game-changer in my health transformation journey. In addition, fasting helped me re-experience my childhood sensations which were positive, joyful, uplifting, optimistic, and motivating for creativity.

I witnessed that different people fast for various reasons. For example, some people fast for fat loss, some for athletic performance, some to get natural growth hormones for bodybuilding, some for mental clarity, some for longevity, some to survive cancers, some to beat their insulin resistance, some for detoxification, and many for religious and spiritual reasons.

While I fast mainly for physical and mental health purposes, especially to stay in ketosis for mental clarity, I also observe some spiritual benefits from fasting. The most important benefit for me is empathy and compassion for disadvantaged people who struggle in poverty and cannot afford decent food. My perceptions and mindfulness significantly increased during the fasting state.

I want to give some perspectives from religious and spiritual practices for the benefits of fasting. Interestingly, some religions are aware of scientific findings, and some scientists use religious practices as case studies. Interestingly, fasting creates a bridge between science and spiritual practices.