Rishi Sunak Fasts 36 Hours Every Week. Here's Why

Rishi Sunak had earlier mentioned a preference for Mexican Coke because it is made with "cane sugar rather than high fructose corn syrup".

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reportedly kicks off his week by observing a 36-hour fast from 5 pm on Sundays to 5 am on Tuesdays, consuming only water, tea or black coffee during that time. He said it was "an important discipline for me" as part of a "balanced lifestyle".

In a conversation with BBC, Mr Sunak revealed, "I tend to try and do some fasting at the beginning of every week as part of a general balanced lifestyle but everyone will do this differently.” Acknowledging a “weakness” for sugary delights, he explained, "It means that I can then indulge myself in all the sugary treats I like for the rest of the week.”

A source close to Rishi Sunak, said, "It's true, he doesn't eat anything at all on a Monday. It's remarkable really, given that he is often on visits or doing PMQ prep on a Monday. It's a real testament to the discipline, focus, and determination that he shows in all aspects of his life and work,” reported the Sunday Times. 

Earlier, the Prime Minister mentioned a preference for Mexican Coke because it is made with "cane sugar rather than high fructose corn syrup." He admitted, "My problem is I love sugary things. I eat a lot of sugary pastries and all the rest of it throughout the week. And I like my food. I don't exercise as much as I used to because of the job. So a little reset at the beginning of the week, a little detox."