Stand-up comedian Rahul Dua and his wife, Nidhi Tyagi, recently revealed that they began doing a water fast twice a month. “Starting 2026, Rahul and I decided to do a 24-hour water fast twice a month. And so far, we have only successfully done it twice,” Nidhi noted on her Instagram. Admitting the challenge, she mentioned, “And today is the day. I survived the morning without my chai! Baby food bhi tempting lagta hai (Even baby food looks tempting)”. Why water fast? “Because our bodies need detox from our painfully self-sabotaging eating habits. Fasting gives your digestive system a break and triggers something called autophagy,” continued Nidhi. She added that during the fast, one has to restrict themselves to plain water, black coffee, green tea, black tea, herbal tea or electrolytes if needed. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine. So, we asked experts whether it is advisable. Doctors caution that the body already has natural detox systems …