Book excerpt: This complete vegan guide to 16:8 fasting offers tried and true strategies to living healthier—and longer Intermittent fasting is one of the easiest ways to achieve better health—period. But for those of us who follow a vegan diet, finding the balance between plant-based eating and intermittent fasting can prove challenging. In Vegan Intermittent Fasting, groundbreaking doctor Petra Bracht and recipe developer Mira Flatt share their completely plant-based program. You’ll unlock all the benefits of fasting while still eating the foods you love (without feeling hungry). Evidence-based 16:8 method: Eat 2 or 3 times over 8 hours (say, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm), then fast for 16 hours (including time spent asleep, of course). A complete guide to the first 14 days: Delicious recipes for every meal, plus a comprehensive shopping list, make it easy to adapt your lifestyle. Guided exercises: You’ll boost your fasting plan’s effectiveness while building endurance, power, muscle control, and flexibility. Vegan intermittent fasting is an easy and sustainable way to improve your whole-body well-being.