3 day bone broth fast weight loss

So why would you want to fast on bone broth?

For one, fasting is an excellent way to reduce fasting insulin levels and stabilize the blood sugar.

Adding bone broth means you’re not only stabilizing your blood sugar, but you’re getting all the above benefits as well.

Third, bone broth is fantastic for skin because of collagen.

Collagen is simply the cooked form of gelatin, and is naturally present in chicken, beef, and pork bones.

Collagen production in our own bodies starts slowing down in our 20s, so consuming collagen from bone broth or

supplementing with collagen is necessary to keep our skin healthy and glowing.

Maybe you’ve been on an indulgent vacation or had too many nights in a row of take-out.

Eating foods we’re not used to can not only be felt in the gut, we can feel tired physically and mentally.

Or, maybe you simply feel intuitively that your gut needs a reset. It doesn’t matter the reason!

How To Prepare for a 3-Day Bone Broth Fast

There are several things you should do in preparation for a 3-day bone broth fast.

These are practical things, like having a supply of broth.

But there are some mental and emotional preparations to do as well.

Here’s how to prepare for your 3-day bone broth fast.

*Make broth, lots of broth.

Don’t even think about starting a bone broth fast unless you have a large supply of bone broth already made.

(And yes, homemade bone broth is best.)

I prefer making bone broth in my Instant Pot.

Since you’re fasting for just 3 days, it’s fine to keep all your pre-prepared broth in the fridge in glass jars, taking out

some to warm up each time.

Have your bone broth prepared before beginning your fast.

That way, during your fast, you can focus on the next step.

*Make space and time for rest.

Fasting is always associated with rest. Your body rests, your mind rests, and your gut rests.

The point is, you should be prepared with bone broth, but you should also be prepared to slow down and do restful

things: watch movies, read, take naps, journal, go for leisurely walks.

Don’t do Cross Fit or run 5 miles a day or even try to pack in a day of errands during a bone broth fast.

*Remove “OFF-LIMITS” Foods from your house.

This may not be necessary, or it might. Only you should know.

If those cookies you made or the bag of chips in your pantry keep calling out to you, it might be best to wait to fast

until you’ve eaten them or disposed of them in some other way.

If you’re not used to going without sugar or dessert, it’s likely that you’ll have some sugar withdrawal symptoms during your fast.

Make your bone broth fast as easy on yourself as you can by removing the foods and drinks that will tempt you to give up.

I would also highly recommend cutting caffeine and sugar (even honey) from your diet for at least 2 weeks prior to

your fast. You want to feel GOOD during your fast, not awful from sugar/caffeine withdrawal!

*Ease back into eating.

Once your 3 days are up, please don’t go out to the local diner to celebrate with a greasy burger and fries.

Remember, you’ve just given your digestive system a rest and reset.

Actual healing has taken place in your body because of those 3 days.

Don’t sabotage your healing!

Furthermore, even if you already eat clean, it’s best to ease back into your normal eating after a fast.

For the first day or two, taking blended soups or smoothies is not a bad idea, but very little or no meat.

Your digestive system has had to deal with nothing but nourishing broth, it needs time to begin gently digesting

solid foods again.!

3 day bone broth fast weight loss

Here’s how to do a 3-day bone broth fast:

When you wake in the morning, if you’re hungry, warm up some bone broth.

Season it with salt and pepper, garlic and turmeric, maybe some cayenne if you like a kick.

It’s fine to add some freshly grated ginger root or turmeric root if you feel like it, It’s also a good idea to add a bit of fat to help satiate you.

If you’re avoiding dairy, use MCT oil.

If you’ve never avoided dairy before, a fast is a great opportunity to try it out and see if your body responds positively.

Use ghee or grass-fed butter, too, if you do tolerate dairy, also  use a small milk frother to whisk everything into your bone broth.

Drink bone broth all day long, seasoned with salt or however you like it, and drink water if you’re thirsty, but

honestly, bone broth has enough electrolytes that you shouldn’t even feel thirsty.

Herbal, non-caffeinated tea is also fine, but avoid sweetening it with honey, sugar, or stevia.

Now, let’s answer some common questions about bone broth-fasting:

Will I feel hungry?

This will depend on each person. Personally, however you might feel hungry.

When you’re hungry, drink more bone broth and try adding up to a tablespoon of fat, such as MCT oil.

Will I feel sick?

It’s possible you may experience withdrawal symptoms from caffeine or sugar if you’re cutting them out cold-turkey.

I’d recommend cutting those out 2 weeks to a month before your bone broth fast so you don’t shock your body too much!

What if I’m away from home?

Plan ahead. Get yourself a travel Thermos and take your broth with you!

Or, get some Bone Broth Powder  and add hot water while you’re out.

You can stop at pretty much any gas station and use the hot water from their coffee machines to mix with your bone broth powder!

It seems like a good excuse to break your fast if you know you’re going to be away from home, but it’s actually easy

to take your broth with you and keep on going.

Should I continue taking supplements or medication during a bone broth fast?

Any fasting or medication changes should be discussed with your doctor.

As for supplements, that’s up to you.

It might be a good idea to give your body a break, even from supplements, and let the bone broth work its magic.

Fasting is a great time to reflect on any supplements you’re already taking to determine if they’re still serving you or

not.