You may have seen it floating around social media lately: a new trend called sugar fasting (also known as the sugar diet) where people claim to eat 300+ grams of sugar a day and somehow lose fat, have more energy, and feel amazing. On the surface, it sounds totally backwards. Especially if you’ve been following a low-carb, keto, or intermittent fasting approach. So what’s really going on here?

Autophagy is one of the biggest benefits of intermittent fasting. It’s your body’s built-in clean-up process—breaking down damaged cells, recycling them, and triggering powerful anti-inflammatory and fat-burning benefits. But if you’re making certain common mistakes during your fast, you could be stopping autophagy without even realizing it.

Subtle signs that autophagy is kicking in during your intermittent fasting journey, including lower blood sugar, higher ketone levels, reduced hunger, and increased mental clarity. Learn how to identify these signals to maximize the benefits of fasting and enhance your health.

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Fasting - the willful refrainment from eating for a period of time.