How to drink coffee during Intermittent Fasting

by Abbas Jahangir · April 2, 2023

If you need a coffee to start the day, in this post I explain how to enjoy coffee so as not to break your fast .

For this, it is important that you plan what times you will fast and what times you will eat, so that you do not feel that you are depriving yourself of food.

I would like to tell you that before starting an intermittent fasting plan, it is advisable to consult a doctor . Intermittent fasting is not for everyone, so you need to tell your personal doctor.

The purpose of this post is to give you an idea of how to drink coffee on an empty stomach, not to give you medical or professional advice.

HOW TO DRINK COFFEE DURING THE FAST

You can drink coffee during fasting, but it must be black coffee, alone, without adding anything to it. Black coffee is one of the drinks that can be enjoyed in the hours when you refrain from eating, with the peace of mind that you are not breaking your fast.

If you’re not a fan of black coffee, you can drink flavored coffee while you’re fasting or add a few drops of liquid stevia to sweeten it.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DRINK COFFEE ON AN EMPTY STOMACH?

If you drink coffee on an empty stomach, nothing happens. As long as it’s black coffee without sugar, you’re not breaking your fast.

If you are fasting for a blood test, this does not apply as you should not drink anything other than water.

CAN I ADD MILK TO COFFEE ON AN FASTING?

Coffee with milk breaks the fast. The only way to ensure that you do not break your fast is to drink calorie-free beverages, such as black coffee without sugar or milk.

Some experts maintain that up to 40 calories can be consumed without breaking the hours of fasting. But if you’re putting all your effort into intermittent fasting, why mess it up?

HOW DO I SWEETEN COFFEE ON AN EMPTY STOMACH?

If you can’t handle dark coffee and need to sweeten it with something, the information is not conclusive if you can add stevia, saccharin, and other 0-calorie artificial sweeteners.

Also, it all depends if your goal is to be in ketosis or lose weight. If it is only to lose weight, it is best to put very little 0-calorie sweetener.

WHAT ELSE CAN I DRINK DURING INTERMITTENT FASTING?

During fasting hours, you should only drink calorie-free beverages. Therefore, no type of food can be ingested.

When fasting, in addition to water and black coffee without milk or sweeteners, you can enjoy tea (hot or iced), water with a slice of lemon or orange, and sugar-free soft drinks.

DOES KETO COFFEE BREAK THE FAST?

While you can drink coffee on an empty stomach, Keto Coffee is around 230 calories, so it’s not a good option to drink while you’re fasting . However, it is one of the best ways to break the fast.

Its health benefits make it a great way to break your fast. I usually drink Keto Coffee after 12 hours of fasting. It keeps me satisfied and energized for several hours!

When it’s time to eat, be sure to enjoy delicious, balanced meals that provide all the nutrients your body needs.

Abbas Jahangir

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