Learn about the best drinks for fasting, including water with a water filter, carbonated water for hydration and digestion, and the benefits of adding apple cider vinegar and electrolytes. Discover keto-friendly sweeteners, the effects of coffee without sugar, and the benefits of coconut oil in bulletproof coffee. Explore the dos and don'ts of beverages during fasting, such as avoiding sodas and alcohol.
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The type of water you drink during fasting is important, and using a water filter like Crystal Quest can provide clean water by removing toxins.
Carbonated water can help quench thirst better than regular water and has interesting effects on the body, like increasing oxygen absorption and aiding digestion.
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Water and its contaminants
When it comes to fasting, the type of water you drink does matter. Tap water is considered toxic, leading many to shift towards bottled water. However, bottled water often contains microplastics that disrupt hormones. Some plastics, like perrier, pellegrino, and lacroi, have lower levels of contaminants. Glass bottles are a better option but can be expensive. Canned water, although expensive, contains another toxin called BPA. Using a water filter, like the ones offered by Crystal Quest, can provide clean water by removing heavy metals, chemicals, medications, and bacteria. Carbonated water can help quench thirst better than regular water and can have interesting effects on the body, like increasing oxygen absorption and acidifying water for better digestion.
What to add to your water and other beverage options
Adding vinegar to water can provide energy, improve insulin sensitivity, and benefit mitochondria. Lemon in water adds vitamin C and electrolyte powder. Sea salt in water is underrated but important to prevent weakness, improve sleep, and reduce a stressed state. Drinks with Stevia or sugar alcohols can be consumed, but it is crucial to read labels and avoid maltodextrin. Coffee is fine in moderation, preferably organic, as it can affect sleep due to caffeine. Tea can deplete vitamin B1, so it is important to replace it if deficiency symptoms arise. Coconut water, although containing electrolytes, is not recommended due to its sugar content. Alcohol is not beneficial for hydration or ketosis. Kombucha, although acidic and containing some sugar, can have a calming effect when transitioning from alcohol. Blended shakes with kale and blueberry can be consumed during mealtime but may inhibit fasting due to their calorie content. Sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade have high levels of sugar and should be avoided, along with tonic drinks with sugar. Opt for sugar-free options instead.
In this podcast, we’re going to talk about what to drink while fasting.
Water won’t kick you out of ketosis, but water quality varies greatly. Tap water is generally pretty toxic, and plastic water bottles contain microplastics. Glass water bottles are a better option, but they can be costly. Canned water often contains BPA.
Unless you have access to a well or spring water, a water filter is best. Crystal Quest water filters are cost-efficient and work well.
Some people find that they feel more hydrated after drinking carbonated water. Carbonated water contains carbon dioxide, which helps drive oxygen into your tissues. Carbonated water is also slightly more acidic, which may be helpful for digestion.
You can add apple cider vinegar to your water to increase energy, help with insulin resistance, improve mitochondrial function, and help improve a fatty liver.
While fasting, you can also add electrolyte powder or sea salt to your water. If you’re doing one meal a day, it's especially important you’re getting enough salt.
Stevia is fine on keto, but oftentimes, you’ll see maltodextrin added to stevia-sweetened beverages. Keto-friendly sweeteners that will not kick you out of ketosis include erythritol, monk fruit, and stevia.
You can drink coffee without sugar while fasting—just be careful not to overdo it with caffeine.
Try using heavy cream for your coffee rather than half-and-half. Bulletproof coffee involves adding coconut oil, MCT oil, or butter to your coffee. For some people, this can hinder weight loss.
Tea is also fine while fasting. Coffee and tea can sometimes deplete vitamin B1. If this happens to you, simply supplement vitamin B1 and decrease your consumption of coffee and tea.
Most people can not consume coconut water while fasting due to its sugar content. Alcohol kicks you out of ketosis and autophagy. Kombucha is okay in small amounts, but don’t consume too much because it is high in sugar.
Shakes or smoothies are fine on keto but can inhibit fasting because of the calories. Smoothies are better consumed closer to a meal, not while you’re fasting.
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