I’ve learned a ton from books about fasting. Today I’ll share with you some of the best books about intermittent fasting, extended fasting, and related topics that I’ve found. I’ll also include a summary of each book. Whether you’re a beginner with fasting, or a little more experienced, I think you’ll find some valuable options …
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I recently finished Dr. Ben Bikman’s new book, Why We Get Sick. It’s really good! I took pretty detailed notes as I was reading, so I thought I would share them in case anyone finds it useful. (I also added a much shorter summary to my book list.) The main theme of Why We Get Sick …
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Sure, fasting means not eating…but what can you drink while fasting? Today I’ll share with you some drinks that are helpful, harmful, or kind of neutral while you fast. By understanding which drinks fall into each category — and why — you’ll be better prepared to make solid decisions and have success with fasting. Let’s …
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A lot of people ask about the “stages” of fasting. In other words, what happens inside your body when you fast? And how long does it take? Today I’ll share with you a fasting timeline, and some key health benefits that happen along the way. I’ll also share some tips from my own experience that …
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Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has almost no calories and may have some significant health benefits, which makes it a logical supplement to use during fasting. But does apple cider vinegar “break” a fast? The short answer is no. For most people in most situations, apple cider vinegar will not break your fast, and it’s probably …
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Alcohol is popular, and fasting is getting more popular….but do they go together? Or does alcohol “break” a fast? Here’s the bottom line. Most alcoholic drinks have some type of sugar, which means they’re not ideal for fasting. Alcoholic drinks without sugar are probably ok in very small quantities while fasting. For the whole story, …
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I used to chew a lot of gum while fasting. I don’t anymore, because a few months ago I quit artificial sweeteners. Chewing gum didn’t seem to cause any problems for me while fasting. It didn’t really make it harder, or easier. I just liked the sweet taste. That’s my experience, but everyone is different. …
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In the strictest sense, fasting means not eating anything at all. By that definition, anything you eat would break a fast. But many of us do a type of “fasting” that allows certain supplements, and isn’t super strict. We still get a ton of health benefits from this modified fasting, and using a few supplements …
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Drinking black coffee while you fast is a pretty reasonable thing to do. It has no calories, and in most cases doesn’t “break” a fast. But what if you add a bunch of fat to your coffee, and call it “Bulletproof” Coffee… Does Bulletproof Coffee break a fast? Here’s the short version: In general, coffee …
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People love their diet soda these days, so it’s no surprise they want to keep drinking it while they fast. But does diet soda break a fast? Naturally, that depends on what you mean by “break”. If you’re just trying to avoid calories, then perhaps you can get away with drinking diet soda. But if …
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Sucralose (brand name Splenda) is the most popular artificial sweetener in the United States. Sucralose / Splenda says it has zero calories, so it makes sense you’d want to use it while fasting. But does sucralose break a fast? After researching this topic, here’s my take: You may do okay fasting with sucralose in the …
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Stevia is a “natural” sweetener (from a plant, but still highly refined) that has become very popular starting about a decade ago. Since stevia has zero calories, many people like to use it when they’re fasting, to sweeten coffee or tea, for example. But does stevia break a fast? For most people, the answer is …
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Some people drink lemon water when water fasting because it has a nice flavor and very few calories. It may also help control hunger. But does lemon water “break” a fast? The short answer is no. In most situations, lemon water will not break your fast, and it’s probably worth using if it helps you …
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