A survey conducted by Forsa for the German health insurer DAK found that most young Germans believe fasting is beneficial.
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85% of those under 30 said that consciously abstaining from consumer goods and luxury items is useful.
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Overall, 70% of respondents considered fasting to be health-promoting.
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Alcohol, sweets, and meat topped the 2026 list of items Germans intend to give up during fasting.
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Support among 18–29-year-olds rose compared to previous years: 84% in 2025, 76% in 2024.
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People over 60 were least motivated, though 62% said they could imagine fasting.
Sources – Agencies
