The fasting metabolism works differently to the normal energy metabolism with glucose. During fasting we consume almost no glucose. Initially, the glucose store (glycogen) breaks down as soon as the resources are used up, the body converts body fat (from the liver, depot fat) into ketone bodies. The ketones serve as energy. By adding good oils during fasting, we give the body additional energy via the digestive tract. The idea that fat makes you fat or that fat hinders the breakdown of glycogen reserves during fasting is outdated and fasting metabolism works differently to energy metabolism with glucose. On the contrary, good fats have health benefits. And yes, fat-soluble vitamins are actually better absorbed as soon as fat is involved.
There are various ways of fasting. In traditional therapeutic fasting, oil is rarely added to the fast. As cold-pressed oils offer health benefits and also provide even more energy for everyday fasting, we have decided to include them in our box. In addition, the omega-3 fatty acids in linseed oil also have an anti-inflammatory effect. It doesn’t matter if you don’t finish the oils during the fast, you can continue to use them after the fast.