{"id":6965,"date":"2025-08-21T19:28:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T19:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/21\/akshay-kumars-secret-to-energy-the-power-of-weekly-fasting-health-and-fitness-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T19:28:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T19:28:38","slug":"akshay-kumars-secret-to-energy-the-power-of-weekly-fasting-health-and-fitness-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/21\/akshay-kumars-secret-to-energy-the-power-of-weekly-fasting-health-and-fitness-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Akshay Kumar\u2019s Secret To Energy: The Power Of Weekly Fasting | Health and Fitness News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9519610\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-3cea4b2331e41d4a\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-3cea4b2331e41d4a\">August 21, 2025, 16:22 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9519610\" class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-3565559734 asubttl-schema\">Akshay Kumar\u2019s approach shows that sometimes the simplest practices like eating early and giving your body a break are the ones that make the biggest difference<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c flwonstk\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"margin:0 12px 0 0\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/gogole-serarch-btn.svg\" alt=\"Click to add News18 as a preferred source on Google\" title=\"Click to add News18 as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"94px\" height=\"30px\" style=\"vertical-align:top\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-3565559734 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Akshay Kumar has consistently leaned on natural practices, one of which is fasting\" title=\"Akshay Kumar has consistently leaned on natural practices, one of which is fasting\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-3565559734\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Akshay Kumar has consistently leaned on natural practices, one of which is fasting<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">When conversations about fitness in Bollywood come up, Akshay Kumar\u2019s name is almost always mentioned first. Known for his incredible discipline, he has built his lifestyle on consistency rather than shortcuts. No late nights, no processed food, and no crash diets\u2014just time-tested habits. While many actors push themselves through extreme regimens to prepare for roles, Akshay has consistently leaned on natural practices, one of which is fasting.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">At a recent book launch, the superstar revealed one of his most trusted rituals that keeps him energetic and clear-headed: a weekly fast. \u201cI don\u2019t eat at all on Mondays. My last meal is on Sunday evening, and then I stay without food until Tuesday morning,&#8221; he shared at the event, as quoted by IANS.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">This small but powerful routine highlights Akshay\u2019s philosophy: health is about balance and restoration. Rather than overwhelming the body with constant eating, he allows it time to rest, heal, and reset.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">During the same event, the Housefull 5 actor explained why he also chooses to eat his evening meals early.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">\u201cHaving dinner at 6.30 is important. At night, our eyes rest, our legs rest, our hands rest\u2014every part of the body relaxes. But if we eat late, the stomach keeps working while we sleep. By the time we wake up, it deserves a break too. Instead, we eat breakfast immediately and it has to start working again,&#8221; Akshay said.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">He went on to stress the connection between digestion and overall well-being:<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">\u201cMost illnesses begin in the stomach. If you eat early, say at 6.30 pm, your food has already been digested by bedtime. By 9 or 10 pm, your stomach is resting just like the rest of your body. It\u2019s simple, but it works,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\"><strong>So, what can a single day of fasting really do for you? Here are five benefits explained simply:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\"><strong>1. Gives Your Digestive System a Rest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">Your stomach works non-stop to break down food. A 24-hour pause allows the digestive tract to reset like giving it a short holiday so it can perform more efficiently afterward.<\/p>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\"><strong>2. Encourages Natural Detoxification<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"11\" class=\"story_para_11\">Without food to process, the body diverts energy to cleansing itself. This helps eliminate toxins, leaving you feeling lighter and more refreshed. Many people also notice brighter skin and improved energy levels after fasting.<\/p>\n<p id=\"12\" class=\"story_para_12\"><strong>3. Builds Discipline and Self-Control<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"13\" class=\"story_para_13\">We often eat out of habit or boredom. A full-day fast strengthens your willpower, teaching you how to manage cravings and reminding you that constant snacking isn\u2019t necessary.<\/p>\n<p id=\"14\" class=\"story_para_14\"><strong>4. Supports Weight Balance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"15\" class=\"story_para_15\">Fasting once a week won\u2019t magically make you lose huge amounts of weight, but it can help regulate calorie intake. Paired with exercise and mindful eating on other days, it becomes a sustainable way to manage weight over time.<\/p>\n<p id=\"16\" class=\"story_para_16\"><strong>5. Sharpens Focus and Improves Sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"17\" class=\"story_para_17\">When your body isn\u2019t busy digesting heavy meals, energy is directed more efficiently. After fasting, many people experience clearer thinking, sharper focus, and deeper sleep.<\/p>\n<p id=\"18\" class=\"story_para_18\">Akshay Kumar\u2019s approach shows that sometimes the simplest practices like eating early and giving your body a break are the ones that make the biggest difference. 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