There is an traditional Taoist diets called for bigu (辟穀), as part of the practice to acheive immortality. It is a diet that avoids grains and/or fasting. Modern science has also backed some health benefits of fasting such as better control of blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol level, increase metabolism, and reduce inflammation. PuTuoYan is a great place to take on a day of fasting while meditating and contemplating in the beautiful Mother Nature.