National Fasting February

National Fasting February is observed throughout February and highlights intermittent fasting—the practice of changing when you eat rather than necessarily changing what you eat. The observance focuses on learning about intermittent fasting and its proposed relationship to metabolic health, including the idea of taking a 10–12-hour break from metabolizing sugar overnight. National Day Calendar describes the month as an opportunity to turn health resolutions into habits.

LifeOmic, creator of the LIFE Fasting Tracker app, submitted National Fasting February in 2019. The Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed the observance to begin that year, and LifeOmic’s launch announcement invited people to learn about intermittent fasting and try a schedule suited to their lifestyle. Suggested approaches mentioned by the sources include time-restricted eating, alternate-day fasting, and the 5:2 schedule, but fasting practices can affect people differently.

How to Observe National Fasting February

Celebrate by learning about intermittent fasting and, if a qualified medical professional says it is appropriate for you, choosing a schedule that fits your lifestyle. You might begin by adjusting the timing of late-night snacks or aiming for an overnight fast of 10–12 hours. Eat a balanced diet with fruits and vegetables when you are not fasting, and consider breaking a fast with a relatively low-carbohydrate meal. National Day Calendar advises pregnant women and people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes not to fast without medical guidance; consult your doctor before beginning. If fasting is not suitable for you, celebrate by reading about metabolic health instead.

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