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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak found himself under the spotlight as he appeared on ITV's This Morning, where hosts Rylan Clark and Rochelle Humes delved into his intermittent fasting routine.
During the mid-morning show, the Prime Minister engaged in discussions ranging from the upcoming general election to pressing issues such as disposable vapes and the current challenges confronting the NHS. However, Rylan and Rochelle seized the opportunity to inquire about Sunak's fasting habits.
Reports have suggested that Mr. Sunak observes a fasting regimen from Sunday evening to Tuesday morning, aiming to reset his body following weekend indulgences. While initially confirming the fasting period, Sunak later admitted to consuming "largely nothing" during that time, confessing his lack of discipline and penchant for sugary drinks and food.
He said: "I've already had my second pastry today. No, yes! I didn't think we'd ever be talking about this but there we go.
"I wish I was as disciplined as has been reported. Like all of us, I start the week with the best of intentions and then you hit contact with reality at some point. I try on a Monday after a indulgent weekend to try and have a day of fasting. But it's not totally nothing, but largely nothing. I do have the odd nut. I start with the best of intentions, as we all do, but then things happen."
He added: "I love sugary things, so I eat a lot of sugary pastries the rest of the week. I love my food, I don't exercise as much as I used to because of my job. It's a little reset and a detox at the start of the week."
