In the grand tradition of mad scientists experimenting on themselves, one Harvard-trained researcher decided to go full aquatic: chowing down 1,000 sardines in 30 days to mimic fasting benefits without the hunger pangs. Nick Norwitz lost 6 pounds, hit “dolphin-like” omega-3 levels, felt superhuman energy, and preserved muscle—but the real kicker? He smelled so fishy his girlfriend’s kisses dropped to zero, even with cologne. Proof that you can have glowing health and glowing social isolation if you’re willing to become a walking fish market.
Man ate 1,000 sardines in a month, lost 6 pounds and ‘smelled like a fish market’
