11 Ways Fasting Can Help You Live Longer

5. You can fast without giving a religious angle to it

Fasting is mostly associated with religious beliefs. However, fasting can be done just to detoxify your digestive system by observing an intermittent fast.

6. It increases your metabolic rate

Studies suggest that short term fasting increases the metabolic rate by 3.6-14%. This results in quick digestion and quick calorie burn.