The Big Idea
Goldhammer argues that many chronic illnesses are driven by dietary excess and the consumption of hyper-concentrated foods rich in salt, oil, and sugar. Medically supervised water-only fasting gives the body a period of rest in which it shifts from burning glucose to using stored fat, especially visceral fat, while supporting repair processes and changing how people respond to food. The benefits are intended to last when fasting is followed by a whole-plant, SOS-free diet.
