Aaron:
> Fast calorie restriction, weight-loss =
> shortened life.  Seems it is too much of a shock, no time to adapt, etc., or
> so it was speculated.
>
[..]
> If this information is true and adaptable
> it could mean that all the health seekers who suddenly drop from their 2000+
> calorie diet to a 1400 calorie raw veg or mostly veg diet and lose weight and
> feel great, might be cutting LIFE short.
>
> Sobering thought if true.

Perhaps this is why we see folks like Brian Clement, Viktoras, and
even the late Ann Wigmore no longer advocating fasts when changing
to a raw-food diet.

Now, Aaron, perhaps you can write the book entitled:

        FASTING CAN SHAVE YOUR LIFE

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Regards,

David
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