Pranay

Pranay

Pranay is the founder of Fastholic and an independent health and fitness writer focused on fasting, weight management, nutrition, supplements, hydration, and sustainable training habits. He writes practical explainers that review evidence, product claims, and wellness trends in plain language, with attention to limitations, safety, and long-term sustainability. He is not a physician, and Fastholic content is for educational purposes only.

Gut Healing or Autophagy? Pick Your Fast

bone broth fasting vs water fasting

Fasting, the voluntary abstinence from food and drink for a specific period, has been practiced for centuries across various cultures and religions for spiritual and health reasons. Among the various fasting methods, water fasting and bone broth fasting have emerged…

The 86 Hour Water Fast: Is It Worth the Hype?

86 hour water fast

Welcome to the world of water fasting, a practice that has been gaining significant attention in recent years. Water fasting is a sort of fasting where you consume only water for a set period of time. The recent surge in…

Dana White’s 86-Hour Water Fast: Did It Work?

dana white fasting

Dana White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), recently garnered attention for completing an 86-hour water fast. Known for his relentless drive and work ethic, White took to Instagram to share his experience with his followers, providing a…

Does Liquid IV Make You Gain Weight?

does liquid iv make you gain weight

Liquid IV is a popular hydration supplement that promises to deliver electrolytes and nutrients directly into your bloodstream faster than water alone. But does it also make you gain weight? At first glance, this may seem like a strange question.…

Liquid IV + Fasting: Will Liquid IV Break My Fast?

does liquid iv break a fast

Fasting, in its various forms, offers numerous benefits, such as weight loss, improved mental clarity, reduced inflammation, and increased longevity. But when it comes to maintaining hydration and replenishing electrolytes during a fast, things can get tricky. This is where…

Does a Protein Shake Break a Fast?

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A protein shake usually breaks a fast because it contains calories and amino acids that trigger digestion and an insulin response. That matters most if your goal is strict intermittent fasting for fat burning, autophagy, or keeping calories at zero…

Intermittent Fasting and Carb Cycling

intermittent fasting and carb cycling

Intermittent fasting involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting. Popular methods include the 16/8 method (fasting for 16 hours and eating within an 8-hour window) and the 5:2 method (eating normally for five days and restricting calories for two). Carb…

36 Hrs to Reset Your Body? (But Read This First)

36 hour fast

The 36 hour fast, also known as the “Monk Fast,” represents an advanced form of IF with a significantly extended fasting window. This protocol typically involves abstaining from all food for 36 consecutive hours and consuming only water and calorie-free…