Is it dangerous to eat nothing for an entire day?

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Effably · Accepted Answer

For one day? No.

Fasting for a day once a month or so is quite healthy for our bodies if we are in a normal range to start with.

So rather than dangerous it is quite a good thing. Because some world religions engage in regular fasting there is a good amount of research and it is generally a positive thing for a healthy, or overweight, adult.

If you have any serious conditions you should always check with a professional.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Accepted Answer

I went on a strict diet as a young person and suffering in my later years of life of health issues, both physical and mental health.

Ozanne · Accepted Answer

A lot of cultures and several religions practice fasting rituals. So no, to not eat for one full day is not harmful as people have been doing it by choice for thousands of years. In my personal opinion, I don't believe in those customs, and think it's better to eat something at least once per day. Once or twice a year isn't going to do any kind of damage to your insides, so not to worry.

PBandJ_Nerd · Accepted Answer

Unless you're very underweight, then yes it is dangerous. Other than that, at a healthy weight it's probably not good for you. Will you be fine? Yes, but you'll be ravenous, so you'll be urged by your body to eat something in the end. If you go to bed hungry, you won't sleep well.

Anonymous · Answer

For an entire day? Not at all. Genocides are a living proof of this…where citizens were being starved for days and they survived.

Now, if we’re talking more than 1-2 weeks, then yeah…I’m not sure if your body could withstand that kind of a strain

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

No, you can eat nothing for a couple of weeks and still survive. Its not recommended but in case of an emergency you won't die so easy from starvation.

dreamstar72 · Answer

I hope not several time I don’t eat anything for a whole day. Actually if I don’t eat I’m not reall thât hungry, but if I do eat I’m more hungry. Strange

DryGermanGuy · Answer

If you stay at home, no. If you go out and have a bit of muscle exertion, you could faint. I'm speaking from experience.

Apple1996 · Answer

Nah but you shouldn't do that unless you are in a survival situation and don't have any food. Starving yourself for a day is not good

Nikki1989 · Answer

No, you should be able to go several days without eating.

Anonymous · Answer

no you can go weeks without eating but a better way is to eat during 8 hours and not eat during 16

exitseven · Answer

It is not really healthy to make a habit of it but it won't hurt you.

zagor · Answer

No, but it's very uncomfortable. A lot of people skip meals for a day.

Iron_Man · Answer

I do it every day I eat one meal a day at 10:30 PM pretty much

msc545 · Answer

not a great idea. You can pass out from low blood sugar.

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

You’d survive, but it would definitely be unpleasant

serious · Answer

No, not really dangerous

slatyb · Answer

No, it's not. You can fast for several days.

Anonymous · Answer

no... but for more than 2 days, yes.

ScisorsAndRaisins · Answer

No, fasting is good for you.

Jkgordon · Answer

Depends on your health

In_Trance · Answer

Fuck around and find out

Lunatic1 · Answer

Not quite dangerous, but definitely not healthy

love_conquers_lust · Answer

Fasting, no. Starving, then yes.

TiaNour · Answer

No, but I wouldn’t courage it

Agape93 · Answer

Nope.

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