ZOE Science & Nutrition What breaks a fast? - The Big IF Dailies
Oct 21, 2022
Fasting is on the rise, with practices varying widely from strict water only to more flexible approaches. The discussion highlights how beverages like coffee and tea can impact fasting, exploring their effects on metabolism and brain signaling. Different opinions on what breaks a fast create a fascinating debate about consumption rules. The importance of balancing practicality with perfection encourages listeners to embrace a flexible approach for long-term consistency. This exploration also invites participants to join the largest study on intermittent fasting.
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Coffee and Fasting
- Consider whether giving up coffee is a deal-breaker before starting a fast.
- Explore options like sweeteners or milk during fasting windows if strict abstinence is difficult.
Fasting's Impact
- Fasting shifts the body from using food to its reserves, inducing a metabolic change.
- There's no consensus on "clean" versus "dirty" fasting, with varying opinions on allowable calorie intake.
Purist Fasting
- Purists advocate for water-only fasts.
- Black coffee and tea might be acceptable as they don't break the fast, despite trace fiber content.