Acceptable Liquids During Fasting: COMPLETE LIST

[@HillbillyRefrigeration]

Since I’ve been fasting and intermittent fasting all the guys at work have developed an opinion about me. However one of them asked me the other day how much weight have you lost? Another one sad you look better like brighter. They can clearly tell that I have plenty of energy because I’m out working then. I’ve watched this channel for a couple of years now but never took anything serious because I was lazy and was just making excuses. A little bit of discipline and finally the desire to be a better version of myself has pushed me fully off the edge and I plan on doing this for the rest of my life. A couple weeks ago I was 265 pounds this morning I weighed in at 246.2. Thanks doctor for your free information that is changing my life.!!!

[@dougm2250]

Congratulations and good luck!

[@SpamMouse]

Well done fella, I bet your skin is better too.

[@nickbonvino]

Congratulations.. the longer you do it the better you’ll feel!

[@simon.templar9998]

Lazy? Don’t be so hard, you weren’t ready yet bro!

[@xxcarlaflatearther]

That’s incredible have you noticed any health benefits other than weight loss?

[@1111MeditationPortal]

0:34 Drinks you need to avoid while fasting: • Bone broth: because it has protein and protein stimulate insulin • Collagen powder: same issue as bone broth • Branch Chain Amino Acids: same issue as bone broth • Coconut water: because it has a good amount of sugar • Coffee: black coffee is totally fine. Whole cream you can do but there's going to be a slight decrease in some of the benefits of your fast • Bulletproof coffee: if you're trying to lose weight and have done fasting for a period of time maybe just have the black coffee, but if you're trying to maintain weight go for bulletproof coffee • Energy drinks/Gatorade: because they have sugar • Soda with artificial sweeteners: Even though they don't have sugar, they have artificial chemicals that interrupt the microbiome in your gut that can indirectly cause problems with your insulin levels • Alcohol • Soy drinks: avoid them • Almond milk: if it's just almond and water, maybe, but it still has calorie • Milk: avoid milk. Yogurt has more sugar than kefir, if you had a choice between yogurt and kefir, go for kefir • Beverages with bouillon cubes: if you can find ones without maltodextrin or monosodium glutamate then they're good 10:23 What you can drink while fasting: • Water • Electrolytes • Apple cider vinegar • Adding lemon/lime • Supplements (make sure they're not protein powder type) • Green tea • Black coffee (maybe with a little cream or half and half) • Don't forget sea salt Thank you Dr. Berg Sincerely, 11 : 11 Meditation Portal Channel

[@bronyraur100]

Thank you this is very helpful !

[@jass412]

thank you

[@ajohonly3721]

Thank you 🙏 😂

[@hollywoodbelongstosatan6557]

Thanks👍☺️

[@LoanNguyen-ph5kv]

Thank you

[@stephopalopal]

Thank you for changing my life.. was 253lbs.. now 133lbs..IF.. and prolonged fast 3days once a mnth..5ft10 female/ 52yroldomad..lowcarbhighfat( healthy keto).. blood test the best.. my doctor is impressed..most of all I am!!! Feel so good and long walks and swimming every other day for at least 1 hour.. anxiety gone.. sleep great.. cognitive ways great.. focus better..no meds!!! Thank you dr.berg!! Thank you all of you!! Thank you to myself.. 😉👍❤️

[@PathToTheNFL]

I am day 5 of a 3 day fast. So far, I have lost 13lbs. The last time I lost 13 pounds faster than this was when I was a champion boxer in the Army. Back then, I lost 13lbs. of water in one day. Fast forward 25 years and this time around it feels so much more natural and easier. Everyone wants to know how I’m doing it. I tell them everything is hard until it’s easy. I am so grateful to go through this process with only the first day being the most difficult. Hooah!!!

[@kikiscreativetherapy2942]

Thank you for your service

[@Corinneasch]

How are you on day 5 of a 3 day fast????😅

[@M1ssConductOfficial]

completed a 5 day 120 hour and two minute water fast with himalayan salt sprinkled into it, I'm transitioning to alternate day fasting 36 hour fasts, thank you, i'll focus on yerba mate, green tea, matcha, and black coffee. Thank you for your insights I have been on this journey for 3 years and countinuously learning.

[@Gelo_6trey]

I’m 26 hours in and feeling dizzy how often should I take the electrolytes

[@M1ssConductOfficial]

@@Gelo_6trey I do not understand why you prepared your fast to feel dizzy. The above video talks to this speciicly about electolights referring to one of the top electrolights referring to sea salt however I focus on himalayan, from Dr Eric berg. I've found in my very first two books that I read "life in the fasting lane" and "fast like a girl"focused on this too. Personally, preparing from intermittent to long term fasting and switching it I've focused on working on, I've mixed in 2 72 hour fasts, 2 48 hour fasts amongst the alternate day fasting since my first post. I've always preparedprior to each one fast I start; it is essential to me.

[@flam8882]

Not feeling good? I recommend 2 Dr Berg videos a day for the next 30 days. You will willingly choose to change the way you eat and experience feeling way better!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Sharing Dr Bergs notes: Drinks not to consume while fasting: • Bone broth • Collagen powder • BCAA • Coconut water • Coffee with sugar or flavors • Pre-workout drinks • Energy drinks • Sports drinks • Commercial electrolyte drinks (electrolyte powder sweetened with a natural sweetener like stevia is fine) • Soda with artificial sweeteners (sodas with stevia, xylitol, erythritol, or monk fruit are fine) • Beer and alcohol • Soy drinks • Milk • Drinks with bouillon cubes (if the bouillon doesn't have MSG and maltodextrin, then it's fine to have) Drinks that are acceptable but may set you back just slightly: • Bulletproof coffee • Coffee with a small amount of half-and-half or cream • Dry wine • Almond milk (check the ingredients) Drinks you can have while fasting: • Water (carbonated water, water with electrolytes, and water with apple cider vinegar, lemon, or lime are all fine) • Tea • Black coffee It's important to consume sea salt while fasting-you can add sea salt to your drinks throughout the day. You can also take supplements while fasting as long as they aren't protein powders. It can actually be beneficial to take supplements while fasting Thank you Dr Berg!! 🐱👍🏿

[@what31620]

But Never drink tea/coffee on an empty stomach.

[@sadiabaig2399]

What is sea salt? Samdari namak ? Pink salt ? Kindly guide

[@fidelcatsro6948]

@@sadiabaig2399 seasalt vs tablesalt kzbin.info/www/bejne/fInHoYygpZ1kaNE seasalt vs himalayan salt kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXLOi4Fqe6t3gqc

[@lolapalo]

@@sadiabaig2399 Pink Hamalayan sea salt.Dr Berg s video's. I use it to Cook and drink Pellegrino water during fast for the salt .

[@blackcat-zw5im]

Is it good to drink diet pop? They have zero calories and zero sugar

[@Time.Space.Heal.]

Just completed my first 38 hr fast! I do OMAD in the week and 2 meals on the weekend. Feeling great!

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

Congratulations… you have accomplished what most, will never do. 💪🏽

[@teresarenee3829]

what is OMAD?

[@RickMyBalls]

@@teresarenee3829 one meal a day

[@jetsun685]

Congratulations. That is exactly what try to aim at....I did OMAD 2 days...actually it was not bad....i have gained a lot of weight especially around midsection and I have fatty liver. If I do OMAD during the week and 2 meals and some snacks in the weekend do u think I can loose some belly fat in a month? :(

[@RickMyBalls]

@@jetsun685 yeah some, once you're use to omad try fasting a few days at a time if you want results within a month. I fasted 3 days per week + omad and lost ~1kg per week. if it's important to you, you'll find a way. If it's not you'll find an excuse.

[@timsnyder413]

20 lbs down in 3 weeks! 20/4 with workin out. I feel absolutely fantastic

[@shrutifrancis3320]

Do you take supplements

[@cece1907]

What is 20/4?

[@Drberg]

Keep up the good work!

[@markritchel131]

@@cece190720 hours fasting with a 4 hour window to eat.

[@aiqueenla2786]

@@cece1907 I think it is 20 hours without foods (fasting), 4 hours eating window.

[@NewmanStrongtower]

Dr. Berg, you are my online doctor. I really, truly appreciate your knowledge, calm demeanor and all of the kindness you have shown in helping us for no charge the way you do. Some of us count on your advice because we're not financially able to afford medical insurance. I'm 62 and one of those who just cannot afford, so you are a true godsend. My sincere thanks doctor. You're the very best on earth.

[@Drberg]

Really appreciate your kind words and support. Lots more information is coming your way. Keep up the good work!

[@1welshdevil]

I've been almost two years on keto, and about 18 months of intermittent fasting, black coffee and black tea haven't affected me at all. Doctor Berg's videos have truly been life changing. My go to drink is acv, lime and water, question, does inulin fibre break a fast?

[@mistejoe2483]

I’ve been fasting for about 4 days now. Around day 3 I started feeling awful and got so a lot of stomach problems, feeling really drowsy, and was having trouble focusing. I added some half and half to my coffee and I felt so much better after an hour. All my symptoms went away. I’m still losing 2 pounds as well

[@EaglePicking]

There are many reasons why you might be feeling bad the first time you fast. All of these should get better as your body adapts. Do make sure to keep your electrolytes topped up.

[@BrianMeurer-s8y]

Your body was just reacting to missing all the caffeine and sugar that you usually consumed you was detoxing, you just gave your body the drug it was craving. The reason for a fast is to detox from all the junk that you feed it, tough it out don't surrender to these cravings

[@IkennaOpara-y6g]

You gave up so easily. Your body was playing tricks on you. You should fight it dear. It's same like weening off drugs like cocaine.

[@warehouseman6325]

I'm starting my 4th week of fasting after watching your videos. I'm fortunate my insurance let me take Ozempic. Still on .25 for another week. I only eat between 12pm and 6pm. My weight in this morning, I'm down 22 pounds, and 2 inches off my chest and .....4.... inches off my waist. Thank you for all the information I've gained from watching you. I'd love to have a personal plan from you moving forward. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. You and your channel has been a great help to making my journey a reality. God Bless you 🙏

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

He made videos to use at each step of one’s progress ❤

[@kishagibson1763]

Q111

[@stellbanne]

Been following your videos Dr. Berg. Been doing intermittent fasting for a year now. I start with black coffee with lemon juice and honey in the morning and eat nothing until midday. I start with a green smoothie at midday before lunch. I also work out 3 times a week with dumbbells. I just noticed the other day, that I no longer have belly fat and cellulite. I used to think that if I don't have breakfast I will be too hungry to work but instead I have more energy.

[@SpiritAA]

Honey breaks a fast if your not including that in your IF. Not being an ahole just a heads up.

[@Oliviagold__]

What can we use in our green tea that’s sweet besides honey ?

[@bybyc99]

​@@Oliviagold__maybe Stevia, Erytrit or Xilit... ❤️

[@taananaki7590]

2 weeks doing omad fasting I have lost 6,5kg feeling so good like never before thank you doctor ,I'm not taking any sugary foods . 2months now I have lost 14.5kg will keep on updating Doc you are a life saver 🙌 3months 16.5kg

[@stardustgirl2904]

Does it make you Shakey?

[@jarcadipane2849]

so amazing !!!

[@janvdb9258]

@@stardustgirl2904 I've done omad, no shakes. If you are diabetic, ask your doctor. You can get all your nutrition in one meal.

[@stardustgirl2904]

@@janvdb9258 I'm going to try water fasting in a week, while I'm house sitting and see how it goes! I have got to get on a healthier path in life, my Doctor warned me already! Thanks 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@janvdb9258]

@@stardustgirl2904 you can do it. I just did 4.5 days. It is easier to start 18:6 then love to OMAD, it happens almost naturally and then try a water fast. Let people know you are doing it, it helps keep you accountable

[@phyllisanngodfrey6137]

Me too…….I did IF to loose weight…….lost 85 pounds in 13 months….at my ideal weight now, but I love IF…..It’s NOT A DIET, it’s a way of life now 👍🏻❤️😉

[@melablu8888]

In 4 hours I am finished with my 7day water fast 🎉 third time done in my life. This time lost 17lbs. I was very dizzy actually but it is worth it. You start with a new body. My next goal is to not fall for sugar, carbs and alcohol again. I have this thing that I can get fat very quickly but at the same time I can lose weight very quickly. I am a balloon boy 😂

[@Enzo-tg8uo]

Dam 7 days ?? What did you consume just water only ??? How did you deal with the headaches ? And did you have trouble sleeping ??

[@melablu8888]

@@Enzo-tg8uo I was drinking water and black coffee. When I had very bad headaches I would drink a bit more and add some electrolytes. So sea salt and drinking high mineral water with magnesium and potassium. Helped slightly. Sleeping was tough but eventually I would manage to sleep more in the morning. Sometimes fasting goes easier, sometimes its harder but overall I feel better and have better mood when my stomach is empty. I recommend showering if you miss some dopamine, good substitute for food.

[@texasjody9835]

@@melablu8888is that safe? I’d be afraid of passing out. I hope you weren’t driving, I would think that would be dangerous. 7 days seems excessive, but good for you!🎉🎉

[@melablu8888]

@@texasjody9835 Thank you. It depends on a person's overall health. I know I am healthy so I went with it without testing. There are people who fast for many months, some even years, just taking supplements and water. One week is doable but definetely you should start slowly. Start with maybe one or two days and later extending to more days. Your body has more reserves than we can imagine.

[@chUBER_cam]

I think you are gaining fast because you start consuming in access of tdee, if you keep that in check, you will maintain your goal weight, or pretty close to it if not more. But hats off to you for 7 days. Also magnesium, potassium you mentioned that is over the counter source ?

[@lovethonaga8174]

Thanks DR. Eric, started IF 2nd October and today I feel good about myself. Lost some weight. I’m grateful

[@nilighosh158]

His presentation is excellent, packed with useful information. Just wonderful. Thank you Dr Berg.

[@Drberg]

Most welcome! Glad you found it informative!

[@jarcadipane2849]

I so agree.. He has been so helpful...

[@NeutronRob]

Answered a lot of questions, especially the use of whole cream (Heavy whipping cream) and half and half in black coffee. Thanks for the all the great information.

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome!

[@Worldpeace353]

It's amazing to me that the ones of us who are disciplined enough to follow the guidelines of Dr Berg, That others are quick to judge. I never eat at night and like Dr Berg I haven't ever had a weight problem. My brain, body and soul is well because I run on good energy from 8 hours sleep and doing the right thing Every single day

[@jessenelson8544]

Hi Cheryl. That is Amazing, This channel is one of my favorite here in youtube

[@robertcarson3984]

Hello Cheryl, how are you doing?

[@10assot]

About sea salt you mentioned 11 tea spoons?

[@stardustgirl2904]

That's great, but some of us take care of ourselves and still end up sick!

[@JesusRamirez-bo2nm]

before i start my fasting i eat a nice fat dinner, then my 72 hour journey starts, i cant goto sleep with half day of food

[@Andy18ism]

Thanks Doc because of you if lost over 20 pounds in 1 month. From 230 to 210 and lifting heavy weights 💪🏾

[@Drberg]

Wow, that is wonderful! Thank you for sharing! Would you mind using this link to share your success story and tell us more about your journey? www.drberg.com/add-client-success-story We'd love to hear more about it!

[@juniormedina2388]

The diabetes pushed me to do this, glad I started! Started with 326 and currently 310 in just 1.5 weeks. Update 280 -46 down

[@dano7189]

You can do it!

[@abhishekmadhukkar5642]

Is your diabetes getting controlled now

[@debbiereyes1688]

Awesome! Keep itup and get rid of your DMII. You can also see Dr. Jason Fung's videos about reversing Diabetes via fasting here on KZbin.

[@zoepaisley527]

Fantastic!

[@juniormedina2388]

@@debbiereyes1688 yes very helpful, Glicosida test drop from 10.5 to 5.9 In 3 months and 46 pounds down

[@adilduredoran2477]

This is one of the best tips for intermittent fasting Dr Berg ever explained to me which I never knew . Thanks Dr Berg 🙏

[@Orgizo08]

Thank you Dr. Berg! I’m gonna commit to fasting at least 2x a week to start. Looking forward to the results!!

[@Drberg]

Great!

[@azz-eddineennouri7398]

Dr .Berg just bought your electrolytes powder.will that break my fast .thank you much!!!

[@azz-eddineennouri7398]

​@@Drberg just bought your electrolytes powder, will it break my fast .

[@BartBasquiato]

​@@azz-eddineennouri7398probably not because when he talks bout them he says get the ones w no sugar so don't think he would be selling ones that break a fast

[@debbiereyes1688]

@@azz-eddineennouri7398 Electrolytes won't break your fast.

[@semyonpuzikov60]

I’m just laughing right now! First day of my fast today and - here you go! - a video on fasting.

[@ruthsmit3336]

Wonderful. All of the best

[@bwchildcare7844]

I just thought about fasting yesterday and boom, 🤯 this video is my confirmation

[@alliesapp3590]

Same. I hope you had good results

[@sct4040]

Nice to know I am allowed to have coffee in the morning while fasting. I do use a splash of soy milk 😂. Soy milk is a traditional Chinese drink, while Almond milk is bizarre to me.😮 I have lost 9lbs without trying by fasting between dinner and lunch ( don’t eat until 1-2 pm). No carbohydrates at dinner. My BMI went down from 25 to 23. 😊 no longer chubby at 5ft 1 inch tall.

[@marilynwilson618]

How many hours did you fast?

[@stephaniecuaz1418]

I learned from you of course-those are the only things I allow myself during my IF & I'm so happy to see that they're the only ones allowed. You are the best Dr. Berg and I can't thank you enough, so I will... 😁🌟 THANK YOU!!

[@stephaniecuaz1418]

@EricbergDc247 I hope you get my msgs I've sent to this but I ordered the hair growth pills alone and wanted to make sure they'll still work without the serum and shampoo. Couldn't afford those yet.

[@adilduredoran2477]

I have been adding one spoon of mct oil in coffee plus skim milk for six months and I hit the gym for 2 hours where I do 30 min cardio and 40 min strength training. I am on OMAD ( one meal day ) as well since 6 months and I lost 9 kilos . Mainly eliminated red meat and saturated fat and gone to mostly plant based diet . My mental clarity is great and I feel so good .

[@doctorartphd6463]

Today, I'm in the middle of my 48 hr fast over the weekend. Thank for your wonderful research. Appreciate you !! Be well and stay prepared, doctor.

[@stardustgirl2904]

Did you feel sick from not eating?

[@missoctober8859]

I'd love a video of which supplements/vitamins to take on a full stomach, which to take on empty stomach.

[@SpamMouse]

There are many videos in Dr Berg's library that cover the whole issue of supplements vs vitamins and when and why you might choose one over the other, so do some study and find out which apply to you. As a general guide for best absorption vitamins/minerals occurs with a meal - not sure a FULL stomach is something to aspire to.

[@andreroswell1561]

I take magnesium glyconate but it says on the bottle - 'do not take on empty stomache'. A lot of "fasting" I do with coconut oil / coffee so I can take vitamins.

[@75adag]

@@SpamMouse Would you please give us the link ? I cant' find any of these...

[@SpamMouse]

@@75adag Most often the issue is some vitamins are totally happy to be mixed with water (Vitamin C) in the stomach and digested yet others (example Vitamin D) require digestion with fat/oils to be absorbed, try a few of these videos: kzbin.infosearch?query=when%20to%20take%20vitamin%20

[@sandrahanna934]

I so appreciate all the information you give to us to help us have success with fasting! I have been an OMAD for about a year and had lost about 35 pounds but unfortunately stopped losing weight. That’s when I started listening to your videos and learned I had to vary my fasts. I have been doing 36 & 48 hour fasts for several months and went down another 20 pounds. This past week I planned a 3-day fast but it went so well and I felt fine so I pushed on and did a 5-day fast. (I’m now down 65 pounds). I was continually testing my glucose. I was drinking water and sparkling mineral water as well as ACV & lemon. I thought I had all my bases covered but then something strange happened. I began getting severe pain in my muscles and joints when previously I hardly had any pain. I could hardly go from sitting to standing. I am over 70. I’m hoping this will rectify itself. Is this common?…and what can I do next time to prevent this from happening? In this video, you mentioned consuming a teaspoon of sea salt daily. Will this prevent this from happening? Anything else I should be doing?

[@sissi8610]

Have you checked out Dr Pradip Jamnadas? He's a Cardiac Surgeon, Indian, living in the US. He's got a channel here. He's got some great videos on fasting. From memory, he says the only supplements he reccomends are D3 and K2, and adding salt to the water for electrolytes. I had knee troubles, stress fracture from an injury, and D3 and K2 helped me so much. They were so sore, and now I can walk the dogs again. Maybe add those to your fast?

[@julieb4800]

Dr berg has Electrolytes powder It has potassium, magnesium, salt some other items. I had same situation. So every morning I squeeze half lemon, 1 tablespoons ACV, 1 scoop of electrolytes powder, 12 ounces water (could be more water) 12:10 stir and drink it down with a straw. Along with increasing my salt. My leg aches and weakness is gone! I still have this drink daily no matter what!

[@MommyLucindaVlogs]

Very informative. Thank you Doctor Berg for sharing. Watching from Germany

[@Drberg]

Thanks for watching!

[@sunithasriharikrishna7359]

Dr Berg has been guide for 3 years now. Thank you for all the valuable information you have been sharing

[@Drberg]

Appreciate the kind message, thanks for the support!

[@smallsparry]

I have learned alot from you on how the body works. You put it simply which I genuinely appreciate. ❤

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help.

[@Nia.s.Care.]

This is hard🏳😭😭😭. But once I discipline myself, things will feel less of a pressure. Thank you doc🌼

[@SmokesDankInACave]

Its all in your head train yourself just as you would a puppy no difference

[@alondonarrington]

It’s only “hard” because we’ve been programmed to eat in a manner that makes others wealthy and ourselves unhealthy! If you look at this as a simple and highly effective regimen that HONORS THE LONGEVITY & QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE, it’s MUCH easier to reprogram yourself to properly eat and fast! 🙏🏾💪🏾🙏🏾💪🏾

[@amithbhagat]

5:08 agreed 💯. It's almost impossible to find a sugarless food item without maltodextrin in it.

[@pardhuphaniram6008]

I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THESE COMPANIES PRODUCE ELECTROLYTE POWDER WITHOUT MALTODEXTRIN. 😮

[@tejshreetandon]

I just love d way u talk Dr Berg 💓

[@Drberg]

Thanks for watching.

[@albertroy5293]

Dr. Berg mentions MSG is camouflaged under the name of modified food starch. MSG is also disguised under these names: 1) soy protein isolate; 2) yeast extract/ autolyzed yeast extract; 3) vegetable protein / hydrolyzed vegetable protein. Be careful out there!

[@haroldpinteresque4460]

I did not know that! Those food companies are evil.

[@qua7771]

Thanks for providing this information. I've been making my own mayonnaise, ketchup, BBQ sauce, and said dressing after reading ingredients of common brands of these items. I use healthier substitutes for the sugar, oils, etc... It taste a lot better too.

[@chefarm9798]

I love MSG.. don't be scared 😊

[@christianberedo8462]

How about black coffee and I add cacao. I don't put sugar. Black Coffee with cacao (dark chocolate) it's okay?

[@albertroy5293]

@@chefarm9798 MSG sends some to the ER.

[@kaurkaur5744]

Dr Berg is my favourite. Thank you so much for helping us with all this information which doctors will never give us ☺️

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help.

[@alexmartinez9749]

Thank you. Doc I lost 60 lbs in less than a year just watching what I eat thanks to your diets. Fasting really helped me on my journey!!

[@jarcadipane2849]

That is amazing !!! Not sure if congratulations is sufficient !! Great job !!!

[@Drberg]

Wow, that is wonderful! Thank you for sharing! Would you mind using this link to share your success story and tell us more about your journey? www.drberg.com/add-client-success-story We'd love to hear more about it!

[@kammchicago]

Thank You 🙏 Dr. Eric Berg

[@Drberg]

Most welcome!

[@asmaa_vlog_85]

When I get a notification that you have uploaded a video, my happy time begins 📸❣️🍊♥️🥳😘🥰🤩❤️

[@jhakkuagadhi842]

👍

[@S3lvah]

Important note that Kosher salt and fine sea salt have very different amounts for the same volume (1 tsp), even a 2x difference. Americans like Dr. Berg often use Kosher salt, so people using fine salt might want to double-check how much they take.

[@therealmishkin]

I personally love drinking organic miso soup. I buy a tab of miso paste and use 1 tsp in a cup of water I microwave for 1 minute. It’s only 10 calories per cup, which never breaks my fast. 2 cups max per day. I typically lose 1 lb of fat per ADF fast day. I also like to add 1 tbsp of glycine into my water before sleep, there are studies that show glycine helps burn fat, it is also great for sleep and liver health.

[@SanxxChevalier]

I ma make a cup of miso . Since I have the powder at work.

[@RanchoCoyote]

Watched your video about cutting sugar for 14 days. That one video convinced my wife and me to start keto! We're doing 18/6 and seeing great results. Thanks! The one question we can't seem to find info on is if it's ok to have a non-alcoholic beer during a meal period? Thanks for all your videos!

[@CharlotteThomas74]

Hi, I'm also Keto and have been a while! I want to do the 18/6! What are some tips that you can give me to help me start and be able to do it long-term? What do you guys drink during your fasting window that helps you get through the tough times? Like cravings, or hunger pangs? I have high blood pressure and it's went down since I've been Me to, but I really want to be off of these meds,and I feel like fasting is the way to make it happen!!!Thank you in advance for any help that you can provide!!

[@CharlotteThomas74]

Oh and on your beer question, find very low carb or no carb beer( non alcoholic is even better) and as long as it's within your eating window, you guys should be fine!!

[@abitrich]

Great information as usual, thank you. Would light tonic water be okay on a fast?

[@SpamMouse]

Yes.

[@bfelten1]

Try salt in your coffee. Salt turns bitter to sweet -- indigenous people in northern Scandinavia, who rely on melting snow for their coffee, taught me that. Solves the sodium and chloride problem with fasting too.

[@EmilyK25]

Only doctor I’ll ever take advice from. You’ve helped me for years!

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help.

[@bradlot5104]

You're the best Dr I've ever come across. Thank God I come across you Dr Berg, you have made a massive difference in my life. Blessings sir 🙌

[@elenaescocia2479]

I am going to do a 36 hr fast from today! I have a few days off work! So going to spend it doing the monk fast!

[@BrianMeurer-s8y]

Tell us about after you fast not just your intentions to do it 🤔

[@imim1884]

Whats the monk fast ??

[@wardrobelion]

Another informative video, sir. Thank you.

[@Drberg]

Glad you found it so helpful!

[@9gvnlxcD-tQJ9F3v5rflYQ]

I personally can't fast a long time. I tried in the past but I start starving and feel uncomfortable in my stomach. Then I started fasting with a grapefruit-ginger-smoothie, to skip the dinner. I don't add any sugar or honey to it. It works perfectly and I believe that's a good alternative for those just like me who can't stand hunger, right Dr. Berg?

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Have you checked each videos he made on how to fast correctly?

[@Michele-f5p]

Fruit is fructose even though it’s bitter tasting it’s still a sugar

[@Kima93-infinity]

10:28 - Water is the goods. Thanks Dr for your valuable goodness that you share.

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help.

[@poster.child-]

I love that you sell products and you have videos on great information. This is amazing. I am so glad I stumbled across you. I’ve been listening to your videos every day and I get so much out of it and I just ordered a bunch of vitamins and supplements from your website I am so glad you carry a line like this. This is amazing. Thank you so much.

[@Drberg]

Thank you for the support!!

[@KiwiKoNZ]

Awesome drink list! Cheers Doc ☕️👈😏👍✨

[@Drberg]

I appreciate your comment and I'm glad you're enjoying my content!

[@red1inerr113]

I've done 3 day fasts while drink coke zero and bang energy drinks. On the third day my ketone test strips were dark purple and I still lost weight. Sure its not the best thing to be drinking anyways but it will help you through those fasts when you get sick of the taste of water.

[@BrianMeurer-s8y]

Energy drink will cause you more long term health issues than any health gains you will get by fasting, your waisting your time fasting ,

[@Creationhorse]

Thanks so much for answering my question about cream in coffee during fasting. Since I wasn't sure, I've been drinking it black which I don't like. So I'm going to buy some cream today 😋. I don't need to loose weight, so I'm going enjoy the cream 😊

[@teresarenee3829]

you should try the bullet proof with butter and coconut oil....makes it really nice and rich...and satisfies you

[@Creationhorse]

@@teresarenee3829 Yes, I'd like to try that. I'm 5'6" and 100 lbs. I'm doing keto and I.F. for health reasons, not weight loss. Want to gain back muscle I lost from being sick.

[@teresarenee3829]

@@Creationhorse you will need to blend it, then it makes a nice foam on top. I like to add turmeric and other healthy spices on top, fancy lol

[@manny7886]

I also don't enjoy black coffee, that's why I add heavy whipping cream because it has no sugar or carbs in it.

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

I love raw cream…and raw butter too…

[@isaias3100]

Dr. Breg can i replace Sea Salt with Pink Himalayan salt? Thank you for all this really valuable information, greetings from Mexico

[@Drberg]

Yes

[@leilahpandy]

Dr. Berg, plain water becomes difficult for me past the first 24 - 36 hours. So I'm adding infused water to my regimen. I'm drinking my multivitamin, cod liver oil and B-complex. I'm using apple cider vinegar. I'm adding salt. I'm drinking black tea and/or black coffee. And as far as the infused water, I'm doing pineapple, mango, and lime. I infuse the water with one of these for an hour or two before I strain and drink it. I'm now 40 hours into my prolonged fast.

[@louiseleite3866]

Sparkling water works for me, no hunger. Pellegrino is the best

[@koolkat969]

I take the Almond milk for the added Calcium otherwise it gets difficult to find other acceptable calcium sources. It also has added sea salt so that's a plus.

[@chiron591]

Im not sure if your aware, but calcium is one mineral that is abundant in most everything. Especially if your eating vegetables, loads of calcium in leafy greens. You be best looking for stuff that has magnesium in it, as that's more important than calcium.

[@koolkat969]

@@chiron591 Yes I'm aware but thanks for the comments. I don't always have the greens so i like the fact that i can just get my calcium from a glass of milk daily. Cheers

[@andrewvalentino6482]

Thank you for mentioning 'maltodextrin'. I have gotten extreme bad reaction from it. Same effect as msg!

[@muscleinthekitchen]

I tried whipped coffee in fasting but i was not satisfied and it keeps reminding me again and again that I have consumed calorie although it is not zero. So i am strict to black coffee in the morning and bullet proof coffee after breaking fast and results are amazing. that is my personal details 😀

[@mcorrado4445]

Thank You for making these videos.I have learned so much about my body since I found your channel.This new information is changing my life.I can't thank you enough.I feel like a new person .Please keep making videos . Sincerely MC

[@RogervanderVeer]

mineral water with sea salt and lemon had help me a lot with cravings during fasting… is the best. thank you again Dr Eric 😊

[@Drberg]

Glad to help! -Dr. Berg's support team

[@bestofutkarsh]

I drink a mug full of heapwell matcha during intermittent fasting … excellent results and antioxidants powerhouse 💪🏼

[@thatchicktoy]

Matcha or green tea? Do you mind linking what you drink

[@bestofutkarsh]

@@thatchicktoy I have been consuming heapwell matcha tea. Matcha is more potent than normal green tea.

[@sabrinaandhusband7791]

I actually use vegan cream with my coffee to control estrogen levels, and stomach cramps, and started recently to fast between breakfast & lunch, with no dinners. Thanks for the info Dr Berg 🌸

[@chrysanthemumlewis9343]

Where do you get the vegan cream. That would be awesome for me because I have gas issues lol 😊

[@donnabaardsen5372]

My rule of thumb is no eating past 3 pm. And max two meals a day, ideally only one. A lot of water in-between, but no drinking one hour before and after a meal.

[@sabrinaandhusband7791]

@@chrysanthemumlewis9343 it depends where you live: in the UK: bigger Sainsbury's, in the US possibly bigger Walmarts or just order from Amazon, and regards the gas: the best drink ever to get red if them is a mix of turmeric & fenugreek drink.

[@chrysanthemumlewis9343]

@@sabrinaandhusband7791 thanks so much!!

[@sabrinaandhusband7791]

@@chrysanthemumlewis9343 no prob 😊

[@ncromos]

Drink water and black coffee. That’s it. You’re welcome

[@seatime674]

Lemon water should be ok as it cleanses liver to

[@mavredonsm.9333]

No, you can also drink tea

[@Corinneasch]

Tea

[@cassandraakinde456]

I started my keto and IF diet this week and I am so weak😅 But I am determined to change my lifestyle!

[@florinepinto3510]

Your wonderful vidios changed my life I am diabetic suffered metabolic syndrome.Due to your concern and sharing knowledge all about food and nutrition l am back to.normal.health.I watch all your vidios.love you so much for making vidios day after day.

[@yourenough3]

By the way Ive switched my family over to distilled water , thanks Dr Berg 😊

[@PolPotsPieHole]

did you buy a distiller? or do you buy distilled?

[@beverlyfrancis8433]

Distilled water on a regular basis?

[@SuperTash9]

Can i take Creatine?

[@amfitkywn]

Yes

[@bullet_tooth_tony]

It's simple: just water and some caffeine free herbal tea.

[@Robert-ki9mb]

Great videos, thank you for all of the info! I have 2 questions Is black tea a reasonable substitute for coffee? Is lime a reasonable substitute for lemons? Thanks for what you do!

[@Drberg]

Yes to both.

[@TheNyuszus]

So happy to hear that you are looking into European production. I'm already really happy that you have a Dutch reseller. Greatings from Hungary

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

👋 I’m also in Hungary and get his products there too. Are you in Budapest? Or the country side?

[@TheNyuszus]

@@experimenthealthyketo83 I'm no longer living in Budapest, now living close to the Austrian border. But the Dutch reseller is great, I always get my order within a week and as I go always over €120 😅 there is no shipping costs.

[@SRC267]

How to reverse grey hair?

[@bobroberts7029]

You can't but hgh prevents further grey hair developing.

[@Reppintimefitness]

@@bobroberts7029 bad idea

[@franksam6818]

I've heard distilled water & adding needed minerals. Either that or use Hair dye.

[@SpamMouse]

There are a few videos in Dr Berg's library on this subject - start here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaG6h31no6x9nNE

[@Drberg]

Hope these videos help! kzbin.infosearch?query=grey%20hair Dr. Berg's Support Team

[@SpamMouse]

Oh well! I guess I will have to avoid a 36oz vanilla milkshake again! Have a brilliant weekend Dr Berg & Team. 🥛🥛🥛

[@Ottee2]

Thank you. Timely information, as I'm planning a prolonged fast very soon.

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome.

[@teeieahughes1410]

Thank you so much for this. This was sooo helpful.

[@Drberg]

That's great! I'm truly glad you were able to learn so much.

[@emmerinman1331]

Dr. Berg, would miso broth be acceptable during fasting? I enjoy a cup of miso broth in the evenings a lot. I started it because I get hungry in the evening and I don't want to break my intermittent fasting hours. It works well, but I want to start doing water fasts for a couple days at a time and I'm not sure if the miso would mess with it. Thank you.

[@ScreaminMime]

If it has calories in it the answer is... no.

[@chrisroberts6180]

Miso is made from soy so…if you’re fasting avoid it

[@こなた-m1o]

@@ScreaminMime cream has calories and dr. berg just said he uses cream in his coffee

[@Andrew-0815]

I wonder if the amount of black coffee can affect fasting negatively (or positively)?

[@MrTeko75]

Berg mentioned coffee does induce a slight insulin response. So if you are trying to drop some lbs, best to not drink a lot of coffee or the bullet proof coffee.

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

He made a few videos to answer this. Must be organic and in tiny cup.❤

[@pamshearer120]

Good Morning , Dr.Berg🦅 Happy Veteran Day , I sure do appreciate you ! Thank you so very much for sharing this great and Interesting with us , May God sorround you with peace and grace , Have a wonderful day 🙏 🇺🇸 11 / 11 / 2022 🇺🇸

[@Drberg]

Thanks for following!

[@rajpatiearledge5465]

Hello Dr Eric, Thank you for all the information on youtube. I am a vegetarian and for my supplements when fasting I take Moringa powder/Tumeric Capsules & Vitamin C with Zinc and vitamin D3. I make the following tea while I am fasting with NO SUGAR Hibiscus tea boil with whole spices ( Cinnamon, Cloves, Star Anise, Whole Spice and Bay Leaves) Butterfly pea flower tea with 1 lemon juice However, I do make black coffee ( VitaCup Slim Ground Coffee, Boosts Diet & Metabolism with Ginseng, Garcinia, B Vitamins, and I use monk fruit sweetener.)

[@SimpleeToya]

Elmhurst is a good brand for almond milk, literally 2 ingredients. They also have other option,oat, walnut and hazelnut.

[@nicolescarano9995]

Oh my God yes!!!!! I'd totally buy your electrolyte powder of you make it available in Europe. I'm in the UK so it'd rather avoid customs tax which can bore expensive then the total cost of the package. Insane. So yes please Dr Berg 🙏

[@chargerr3508]

Who else hungry now?

[@Star-ie8br]

Meee! 😂

[@mashfemehboob3725]

Am I allowed to chew sugarfree chewing gums containing artificial sweeteners like sorbitol during intermittent fasting?

[@nikkismith7154]

They Contain ASPARTAME A neurological TOXIN They also Cause Diarrhoea

[@cheriemiller-kling4654]

I suck on cloves & brush teeth more often.

[@techysamshealthyliving4168]

Your videos are always a savior... I always find the right information for any question that comes to my mind... thanks for sharing your knowledge with us

[@Drberg]

I'm glad I could assist you.

[@dillydanny-o8807]

I think the new extra-protein milk that’s double filtered I’ve been seeing on shelves lately has been wonderful. I love milk and had such a hard time cutting it out of keto but with the sugar in half and protein doubled I am able to fit it in now and it makes me so happy!

[@jhakkuagadhi842]

Intermittent fasting helps in weight reduction n cleaning muck in the body

[@yourenough3]

I'm on day 4 of my 7 day fast I've been drinking black coffee , macha green tea and lemon water , I also take Dr bergs trace minerals

[@ASheepNoMore]

congrats!

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

I suggest his electrolytes, made a huge difference for me ❤

[@karenthomas4489]

So I started fasting August 31st. So much pain in my body, tingling all over my body Swollen feet crazy Well today I'm down 16.5 pounds. Most symptoms totally gone..water and lemon. Water tea with green tea mint, turmeric ginger, ashwangha

[@Philipk65]

Some great advice here, thank you. I take an ACV drink every morning, great energy booster.

[@Gr8Passion4Music]

Dr. Berg really really nice to know that you don't drink. I'm glad.

[@gayathri.nagarajan]

This video was super useful.Thanks Dr Berg

[@Drberg]

Happy that you found it useful!

[@katieAcsa]

I’ve been intermittent fasting for a long time and I’ve gotten used to eating once or twice a day

[@PatrickCarosi]

What supplements do you recommend? And what type of sea salt? Thank you for great value!

[@Drberg]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2GmZaWinLqSbM0 Hope it helps answer your question!

[@admink8662]

Thank you so much for the list.

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome.

[@pbrooks2099]

Dr. Berg, I lost all I wanted by following your Keto suggestions with 20 carbs or less. I appreciate the knowledge about the bulletproof coffee.

[@gostrum1]

I was so close to downing a glass of beer yesterday during my fast day. Glad I didn’t! It’s not just about calorie reduction.