Does It Break My Fast?

What Breaks a Fast? [How to Figure Out + Specific Examples]

What breaks a fast

The most common question I see from people new to fasting is, “Does _____ break a fast?” Here’s the trouble: It’s not a simple yes or no answer, because every situation is different.   Today I’ll walk you through some general guidelines that can help you decide for yourself if something will “break” your fast. Then …

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Can You Drink LaCroix (or Other Seltzer Water) While Intermittent Fasting?

Can you drink LaCroix or other seltzer water while intermittent fasting

Overall, seltzer water (a.k.a. soda water, sparkling water, or carbonated water) can be a nice replacement for soda, or for diet soda. It doesn’t have sugar like soda, or artificial sweeteners like diet soda.  It’s basically just water with bubbles, so it’s definitely a healthier choice.   But can you drink seltzer water while fasting? The …

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Does Apple Cider Vinegar Break a Fast? [Full Story + Examples]

Does Apple Cider Vinegar Break a Fast?

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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Does Alcohol Break a Fast? [The Full Story, Backed by Science]

Does Alcohol Break a Fast

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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Does Bulletproof Coffee Break a Fast? [Full Story + Examples]

Does Bulletproof Coffee Break a Fast?

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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Does Sucralose Break a Fast? [The Full Story, Backed by Science]

Does sucralose break a fast?

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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