What meals or portion sizes worked best for you during the first few days of refeeding? I want to avoid the intense bloating my sister experienced last year.
Bone broth was an absolute lifesaver for me. Start with just half a cup every few hours. On day two, I slowly introduced steamed zucchini and a little bit of fermented sauerkraut to help my gut microbiome. Do not rush into eating raw vegetables or heavy proteins too quickly.
The refeeding phase is honestly harder than the abstinence part. I usually stick to plain kefir and vegetable broths for the first 48 hours. If you want to see a detailed breakdown of what prolonged fasting does to the body, I suggest reading through https://betterme.world/articles/21-day-water-fast/ because it really helped me structure my recovery safely. Just remember to listen to your body and chew everything thoroughly.
