There are health benefits to fasting, says expert


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 11 Jun 2017

PETALING JAYA: Fasting helps to improve immunity levels and overcome addiction, in addition to aiding weight loss, says Hospital Tuanku Jaafar Seremban senior dietitian Dr Basmawati Baharom.

She said fasting during the month of Ramadan can help a smoker or someone addicted to sugar quit their bad habits.

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