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New Delhi: Losing weight is important to reduce the risk of diseases, and to live a healthy, long life. However, it is also equally difficult to lose weight. Weight loss is a mixture of a healthy diet, more physical activity and exercise, and a healthy lifestyle in general. But the whole process takes a long time and an even longer period of perseverance to make it happen.

When we are offered short-cuts and easier ways to lose weight, we may fall into the trap. Fad diets, gym memberships, and some rather bizarre workouts have tried to lure people with the false promise of helping them lose weight easily and quickly.

Fasting is one popular diet pattern for losing weight. Intermittent fasting, or the 16:8/5:2 diet, is very popular among weight watchers. Studies have proven that intermittent fasting is a healthy way of losing weight, and is also effective. However, recently, new versions of the fasting diet, such as dryfasting have made their way to the diet world. Is dry fasting healthy and effective?

Dry fasting is also known as absolute fasting. It is a diet plan that restricts both food and liquids. On intermittent fasting, you are allowed to consume fluids or liquids like water, coffee, tea, etc. However, on the absolute fasting diet, during the fasting hours, you are not allowed to eat or drink anything.

The dry fasting method can be effective and have certain health benefits such as:

Dry fasting is an extreme form of a diet pattern. Dry fasting may have health benefits, but there are certain side effects and complications linked with the diet pattern.

While supporters claim that dry fasting can help with weight loss, adopting a well-balanceddietcan help you shed the pounds without the risk of side effects.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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