What can you Drink while Intermittent Fasting? (Fast Breakers 2024)

Intermittent fasting is a very powerful tool for human health. It may seem like a new fad but it is really very old. Humans have been using the healing powers of fasting for 1000's of years.
When you know what the goals of your fast are then you can decide what you will drink during your fast. What you can drink while intermittent fasting is a very good question, and you should know the answer. Some things are fine, and some will break your fast.
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[@Nonas_a_Blerd]

This video couldn't have come at a better time. I IF 16 hours daily. Down from about 270, but have stalled at 175 for about 3 weeks. Had been putting ginger in my fasting water, with a little monk fruit. Will switch to plain water with either pink Himalayan salt or ACV. Thanks, Dr. Berry; so glad I found your channel.

[@KenDBerryMD]

Thanks Tabania! We all have to keep making adjustments as we move towards the goal!

[@jayalexander6798]

Fantastic! Nicely done! How long did it take you?

[@blackbirdsinging6264]

Yes,its amazing how the smallest thing can mess things up!but this is how we learn,I love fasting but still learning how my body behaves a year later!but its worth the journey❤️it helps me a lot.

[@DD_LetTheDogsOut]

Congrats, Tabania, how long did it take you to lose the weight, what is / was your eating plan, and what exercise do you do? Thanks!

[@antoinetteraila9944]

What about Chia seeds in water to take with my multivitamin?

[@MISSPHOTOGENICBABY]

Drinking pickle juice right now and WOW! I feel so much better! My head was killing me 😩! Less than 4 hours left in my 24hr fast and my body was screaming for salt! 🙌🏾💖

[@anthonycook8703]

If your headache stopped it may be because the pickle juice broke your fast so you stopped detoxing. Sorry.

[@Bruce_Wayne35]

It's more likely that the sodium chloride in the pickle juice stopped the headache. Unless it was sweet pickles. Then the sugar probably did break her fast. But you lose salt when you go into ketosis. A half-teaspoon of salt, mixed with some water will often do the trick.

[@disnalee]

I drink hot tea to suppress my hunger. It works great!!!

[@disnalee]

@@anthonycook8703 your not eating foods so pickle juice isn't going to break your fast. If you go for soda it may hurt it.

[@LiquidCurtain]

@@disnalee pickle juice can have sugar, they were saying that would break their fast. Definitely cannot have sugar.

[@bjgregory2562]

I've been fasting on and off since January. My blood insulin level is way too high. UGH. Now I know why!!! Sweetener in my coffee and in my tea! AND that's why my weight loss has been at a crawl for months. Thank you!!!

[@scooterc6412]

Thank You Dr Berry! Because of your videos, I have finally found a diet that is satisfying and sustainable! KETO/CARNIVORE has helped me feel full, but still lose weight! I'm in for the long term! I've lost 28 lbs in about 7 weeks, with 0 hunger! I'm 5'8, beginning weight was 272. Today I'm 243, and I can't begin to thank you enough! I'm 57 years old, no high blood pressure, no diabetes, so I have been following your recommendations and I am feeling better and the weight is rolling off almost effortlessly! I bought your book and I am amazed at how accurate your information is! My Dr. is a bit skeptical of all this, and so was I in the beginning, but facts are facts and I will continue this diet the rest of my life! Thank you again and may you always be healthy and prosperous! Scott C. , Las Vegas, NV

[@tomf9292]

Scott, how’s the journey? Hope all is well!

[@Pattskee]

Disaster pants! Love you man, you are so helpful to so many.

[@gracereeves7803]

Love his "Southern" euphemisms 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@galinaantonovala]

I drink black coffee with ghee and sea salt in the morning for breakfast! It’s amazing! Kills cravings too!

[@scorpiochic2]

Will ghee butter in coffee break a fast

[@kristinescutaro8179]

Hot water with a couple of lemon drops with a dash of cayenne pepper. That kick really wakes me up in the morning

[@angelajohnson5728]

New England Journal of Medicine says coffee while intermittent fasting actually seems to encourage autophagy. I'm sure they did not mean you could have cream and sweeteners with it, but...

[@tickytootoo453]

This sounds encouraging....although I don't particularly trust mainstream doctors, dietitians and magazines....once dr. Berry gets the truth of it....then I'll believe!

[@anthonycook8703]

Something else I can do to help me through the fasting window is go for a walk down my very steep 350 metre driveway. When I get back up the top eating is the last thing on my mind.

[@seagirl1100]

This is valuable information. I need to re-watch this video every few weeks. I have been fasting wrong. Plus I I am starting to feel better!

[@parsnip82]

Thanks for mentioning that adding butter or ghee to a cup of coffee does not break a fast.

[@joelcrawford28]

Hi Dr Berry Mine is my own home made Rooibos iced tea🙂!!! I also drink a lot of Japanese Sencha and MATCHA Green tea. Also drink straight Oolong tea and Chamomile tea which I actually grow in my own garden🙂. I am a former athlete who has been stagnant for years due to a serious injury. I have found with a daily intermittent fast of 16 and 8 and drinking these teas on top of my 3 day keto and 4 day Carnivore diet the weight I put on is just melting away without literally no effort and very moderate exercise 👍.

[@krissykillebrew8711]

Black coffee and water for me.

[@janetrock8905]

OMG "disaster pants" how you made me laugh!

[@heatherbrown8061]

Me too!!

[@ernestinemorrison2799]

Yes sounds like a real ole country, down home, kinda fella.

[@masonamy1999]

This was my fav too!!

[@susanbrock3975]

Amy Gumm Yes I love the disaster pants too! That was hysterical

[@shananagel5173]

Looked at the comments just to see who else enjoyed “disaster pants” !!! I laughed out loud and have a new phrase!!

[@laurabattise1057]

This was extremely helpful. 14 days into ketovore and starting IF. I found out the hard way about stevia. I was a week in and finally had gotten over the worse the the sugar cravings. I had had a morning “keto” drink with stevia. Big mistake. My sugar cravings came roaring back and I had a couple of days of withdrawals again. So, I would definitely think stevia impacts my insulin levels. Won’t use it again.

[@KaiExploresLife]

I love drinking mineral water. I love fasting. I hardly ever feel hungry now. I have been doing this now for 1 1/2 months.

[@aliindrawan]

What did you do? 16/8?

[@KaiExploresLife]

Ali Indrawan I do two meals. I fast 19 hours. I eat my first meal at 1pm and 2nd meal at 6pm. I drink coffee with no sugar and mineral water in the morning and keep busy throughout the day.

[@LilyOfTheTower]

I'm super new to fasting and I LOVE IT!!! I never knew I could live this way.

[@KaiExploresLife]

LilyOfTheTower I never thought I could keep this up either. I only hope my family considers doing it for health reasons.

[@heatherbruce1668]

Do you fast up to.or over 24 hours?

[@barbarajweaver7759]

Two of my three sons are now living the "Keto diet" lifestyle with great results. They have been influencing me to do so too; so here I come! At 85+ years am hoping to get the many benefits of this way of living to increase this! Thanks for your helpful videos

[@jenniferrhoades4877]

I fast every day 20/4 during the week. Weekends 16/8 thank you Dr.Berry🥰💯down 70lbs on my keto journey as well. 40 lbs to go!

[@MyUltimateStuff]

That's great! Im finally back 85% from long covid, & desperate to lose the 60 lbs that piled on after 1/2020 cv. Qus: did u go "hard keto/fasting" right away or slowly drop carbs over a cpl weeks? And, with all your weight loss thru keto, is your skin "shrinking" too? Meaning no floppy arm/tummy skin? Thanks for your input, & congratulations!

[@kawagonzo6951]

fasting zombie

[@susanhampton8711]

Water, fasting 16 to 20 hours a day, 5 to 6 days a week.

[@HandsomeDomination]

current dislikes are Jillian Michaels and all her friend

[@ds5206]

Scrolled back up to see 3 dislikes. Lol sounds about right. Jillian and all both of her friends.

[@christycota1429]

Lol!

[@megsblue]

Haha she just wants to make money at the expense of people's health, no big deal!

[@woodenslave]

OMG The count is now up to 20! She's recruiting! Somebody stop her! AhahAhahaHahahahahA.........LOL XD

[@megsblue]

@@woodenslave yea well her video still has 10k dislikes soooooo...😂😂😂

[@marymesk577]

I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH. I AM AND WAS DOING EVERYTHING WRONG. WOW YOU MAKE IT SOUND EASIER

[@misottovoce]

I drink green tea in the morning and have now tried adding coconut oil or butter per your suggestion. Really helps and I have no problem eating my first meal at lunch (never am hungry when I get up anyway until an hour or so later). That gives me a 14 to 16 hour intermittant fast. I finally started keto because of your videos 4 days now. No cravings, either! Thank you for your work. Love your style!

[@brandonlambert8021]

In this video does he say that coconut oil or butter in your coffee/tea doesn't break a fast? If he says that he's incorrect....I'll watch it now to see what you're referring to.

[@Pattys1967]

Hi doctor,I just found out. I have diabetes and I’m def obese and I am feeling like crap.I’m 54 and I’m so glad you showed up on my suggested channel to watch,I truly believe you are my miracle doctor,thank you,I am going to try. Everything. For a keto diet

[@memeteme9526]

Thank you Dr Berry. I was 213 20 days ago I am now 203 thanks to your Keto diet plus fasting. I do walk too. Thank you so much . I wish there were more docs like you. God bless

[@phoenixmacallan763]

Mineral water with a bit of lemon and Himalayan salt. Can't beat it.🙏🏻👍🏻😁

[@kevinjones2145]

my favorite fasting liquid is coffee but only in the morning until 1 pn. my eating window is between 2 pm and 8 pn. (I now have begun putting a little butter in my coffee) Thank you for your videos.

[@Maddie9185]

Kevin Jones that’s usually my eating window too. I was having coffee with heavy cream and alternate sweetener but I don’t really like the flavor of the sweetener and so I started skipping coffee twice a week and I noticed that I don’t really miss it so I think I am just going to give up the coffee completely. One question is it ok to do this fasting everyday?

[@ayaeldessouky7039]

You are the best, you are spreading your knowledge free for every one💚💚💚

[@TheCallyjean]

My biggest craving ... When I wake up i desperately need my coffee (or tea) with milk!! My biggest problem!!

[@percyhawkins716]

@Carol Jean Fourie Just switch to Cream for a while and see what happens, Carol. It tastes a hundred times better and it doesn't have all the sugar that milk has. Won't hurt to try. I use a ton of it every morning with no problem. I even have an occasional Decaf with it in the evening with no problem. Good luck.

[@tonyturner7655]

Heavy cream

[@thetree7694]

@@percyhawkins716 Oh! I didn't know milk had sugar.

[@percyhawkins716]

@@thetree7694 Yes, milk has sugar and the lower the fat percentage, 2%, 1%, skim, the higher the sugar content. Stick with heavy cream for best results.

[@bebamayer9744]

I was same, but have switched to butter and in the blender it makes it creamy colored and foamy like an expensive coffee house coffee.

[@Boomer715]

Also, I hear, you can eat all the bacon and eggs and butter you want.... but then I hear protein will spike your insulin.... kind of a mixed message.... please clarify... thanks for your videos.... They are blunt and to the point and that works for me

[@stevewisdom5669]

Hey Doc I drink black coffee, water, ACV with a little Himalayan salt. I'll do 18/6, 3 times a week.

[@evasartorius9528]

I listen very closely to your videos. I saw one where you told people with heart beat irregularities to take magnesium (500 to 800 mg) at bedtime. It worked like a charm and I sleep better (Like you said I would.) At first I had to be very careful to take it every night or the pops and bangs would come back. It took while for the levels to build up, but I was able to forget once in a while. I have had problems eating enough because of a weight loss surgery 20 years ago, and oddly still can gain weight. But thanks to doctors such as yourself I am getting better. I even crave that pickle juice.

[@chrismahfouz7709]

Thank you Dr Berry! This is good to know! I’m so glad I found you this week. My husband and I are trying to get started on keto after many false starts. Honestly I’m intimidated by the whole thing but I’ve subscribed to your channel with notifications and I’ve subscribed to Karen Martel ‘s primal diet plan yesterday so I’m hoping to get started today! Gosh I didn’t know lemon in water would break my fast. I was doing lemon water for a long time thinking I was doing a good thing -so much conflicting information out there! I did “bullet proof coffee” for a while with collagen.

[@theresadurham3777]

a small drop of lemon or lime is okay but not a whole lemon or lime juice. I love lemon water

[@twoarrows2543]

Back when I was doing heavy labor, and living on black coffee, I was never more naturally fit and energetic in my life! The coffee did suppress my appetite. I still had to eat, but I didn't eat as much as my coworkers, who all got fat as hell, even doing same work, because they would all eat and snack so much.

[@shamhosein770]

Make sure to get Japanese green tea if you're using green tea. Just a tip it's the best quality without any harmful pesticides. As for the coffee you can also add in coconut oil and a pinch of cinnamon.

[@Hawka-Loogy]

Dr Berry: I’m new here but love your channel. Day 10, and able to eat only during 2 hour window. On fast, only water but ACV in the morning and before bed, for bladder health, gout, and toe fungus. Getting blood work in a week as part of annual physical, and looking forward to blood sugar numbers. Previous blood work has been good, but I’m excited to lose weight. Started at 230, now 205, goal 199 or less.

[@dahleeeng]

YOU GO J Sixx!!!! GREAT J O B ! ! !

[@2008betwixt]

How were your tests

[@wildflower1335]

Dr.Berry, thank you so much for wisdom & caring, we love your channel and your family!

[@gregsepicadventures]

Greatly enjoy your videos, Dr. Berry... great information. My fasting liquid of choice is coffee with 1 TBS of MCT oil, a pinch of sea salt, 1/2 tsp unsweetened cacao, 1/2 tsp mushroom powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp turmeric and 1/2 tsp maca powder. I don’t think that meaningfully breaks my fast and helps me easily do a 16:8 intermittent fasting pattern... sometimes 18:6. I've been doing well with that for about a year now. Your thoughts?

[@ilovebutterflies8181]

My favorites are electrolyte water, coffee and unsweetened tea.

[@gracecotton9819]

Thank you for this info. When I first started fasting about a year ago, I read that a dry fast was three times more effective than a water fast. I have been doing a 24 hour dry fast every 2 or 3 weeks in the hope that this is true. I certainly wouldn't go beyond 24 hours. Your opinion about dry fasting would be appreciated.

[@sagelyfe8774]

Grace Cotton It might be prudent to check your kidney function first.

[@robertrowan9893]

Talking of pickle water, I use some of liquid from sauerkraut to bolster the warm water I normally rely on. Taken on an empty stomach, the bacteria within will stand the best chance of getting through your stomach in one piece. The cabbage itself can wait for later.

[@starmurp]

Keto Drink: Water, Tea, Coffee, Pickle Juice; Maybe: Heavy whipping cream, Soft drink, Sweet drink; BIg NO: Bone broth, Collagen powder, Protein/Carb/Sweet drink, Exogenous Ketones;

[@charlieclark2609]

In another video he said bone broth is fine for fasting

[@cyndieK1]

Star Mobi THANK YOU! I just started putting collagen in my coffee.

[@ChiChiGlamShop]

Star Mobi I can’t do black coffee, I just can’t lol I tried it many times it’s just too disgusting. I put a teaspoon of heavy whipping cream, actually this spoon is like 1/2 a teaspoon. And 1 packet of stevia and I loved it! (I usually put 3 tablespoons in my fat coffee) but just a touch helped me out. I also have water, and Gatorade zero.

[@cynthiaramsey8934]

@@ChiChiGlamShop did the heavy whipping cream and stevia in the coffee work okay? Did it still help you loose? I can't stand black coffee either , way too bitter.

[@ttowndriver3312]

@@cynthiaramsey8934 ​ FWIW - I make a large cup of coffee - 2 cups of water - in a drip carafe with 1/4 cup of coffee. And bought hazelnut coffee Aldi's. I add stevia for sweetness - sue me - but it's not bitter at all.

[@TLK22]

I use coffee with butter, coconut oil and MCT oil.

[@primordialmeow7249]

Yummy. I can fast comfortably for 20 hours after a bullet proof coffee in the morning...what a luscious treat!

[@JewishKeto]

I fast around 20/4 most days. 16/8 for weekends I’m down nearing 90lbs. I also reversed my type 2 diabetes and am now off ALL diabetic meds and not having to inject insulin. My goal is to get off blood pressure meds.

[@sunkat76]

Thank you so much for the tip about my double cream (heavy cream) I put in my Tea. It very much explains my stall. That and the cream cheese witht the pork rinds. I need to water fast with salts to get me back on track!

[@joseph-danielprevost6812]

Hi there. I love your videos as they are very informative. I've been doing a 16/8 intermittent fast for about 3 weeks now. I eat between 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm. After that, I fast with water and at around 10:30 pm I have a cup of hot water with some freshly made lemon juice. (About 1 tbsp of lemon juice) and in the morning at around 10:30 am, I have a cup of lemon/ginger herbal tea with a bit of lemon juice. This works for me. I know I'm not supposed to eat bread and cereal but I do. After a long fast, I cannot stomach meat so I break my fast at noon with either cereal or a sandwich of some sort. At dinner time I have my meat and veggies. For me, meat once a day is enough. I did however lose 5 lbs. Thank you for your very informative videos.

[@t-rozbenouameur5304]

I do fine with plain water. I am drinking from a deep artesian well. I think people make the mistake of drinking too much water. People working in air conditioned offices drinking two gallons a day is counterproductive.

[@maddisonbythesea3015]

Definitely agree

[@delfrancis3185]

T-Roz Benouameur w

[@absofjelly]

Well the recommended intake is 1/2 Gallon. I'd say unless your out in the desert 2 gallons is excessive. Air conditioning does dry out the air so though you're not sweating away outdoors, it's still quite dehydrating.

[@mikewalton7615]

I'm 73, a single dad, living in Thailand with two children ages 11 and 13. My goal is to stay healthy and live as long as I possibly can and in order to provide my kids with a stable environment and a good education. I've been following your guidance for over six months and I want to know how I am doing. I'm able to get bloodwork done at a very low cost. Could you recommend all of the tests that could be analyzed to see exactly how healthy I am? Thanks, Mike

[@vden02]

Hi Mike, Dr Berry is so busy I don't see him answering anymore. I'm not a doctor so I'm just repeating what I have learned this far. CBC 》 complete blood count CMP 》 comprehensive metabolic panel TSH test》 thyroid Lipid panel Blood Glocose.text. Several require fasting for 8 to 12 hours prior. Hope this helps

[@baby24142]

@@vden02 urine analysis. And Renal function test and liver function test

[@steelstunners1862]

Mike, try Bria labs in Bangkok you can get your own blood work done very cheaply there but you will have to interpret your own results.

[@iamjoy3755]

My fav fasting liquid is ... COFFEE but NOW I know i have to drink ONLY WATER IF I want to attain Atophegee. When I do an Atophegee Fast ... can I still take my heart meds ? ( 25 mg Carvedilol + 25mg Spironolactone) I just started the Ketovore diet 8 days ago and lost 6 pounds so far. I am never hungry . :) I only eat at 2 pm and -6pm. daily. . I fast the rest of the time Thank you Sir for all you do... you are a walking angel on this earth and YOU are appreciated !

[@cyndysmith5756]

Thanks for info. I drink unsweetened tea with a slice of lemon

[@ivonettehaagen2518]

I'm glad I watched this! I was putting heavy whipping cream in my coffee and liquid stevia during my fast😮 I think I'll be using mct oil or going to straight black coffee 😊👍

[@waynondaknight]

Me too. I think that's why my weight loss jas been stalling.

[@toddweavet7703]

When I have the time, I fast on weekends and drink water (240 per day) to detox myself. [Do so because I work as a security guard and can't spend a couple of hours in tge bath room, :-) ] I use vitamins on those days only, and then I keep busy. By the way, thank you for your vid on skin tags... the one I've had for decades has all but disappeared. I must remember to stop eating carbs and sugars to access. Two of the best and cheapest. Drat it. Again thank you for your vids, gives me information I can't attain on my own. Have a great week.

[@eloisa5977]

Hi Dr. Barry! Thank you for all the great info! I am now 61 yrs young 😀👍🏻 & have lost about 40 lbs. with IF & exercise . I weight 103 & have some loose skin...how do you suggest I do the water fast (AT) so I don’t lose anymore weight but tighten my skin & become even more healthy. I am eating clean & following your other guidance. I do love my unsweetened coffee in the morning. 😜. Thanks again to you & your wife & your team for caring for us so much!!!

[@peopleddiagram2920]

Swapping cream for butter 👍 Thank you Dr. Berry.

[@shayanan69]

I drink a few cups of green tea during my IF and 24 hour water fasts.

[@stevewilson5700]

Coffee is my beverage of choice during my fast. I have been adding a little less than 1 teaspoon of mushroom powder (reishi, cordyceps, Lions Mane) for the health benefit. I was also using a little unsweetened cocoa powder but have eliminated that during the fast. Your thoughts on the mushroom powder?

[@jace2696]

I've been doing IF for quite sometime now but I don"t see results because I put sweetener in it. Thanks for this video, DR. :)

[@norajeancouncil2459]

I share your information to others i know . If i can help others also by sharing your great helpful information . i lost 2 pounds in 1 week an i will continue following your guidelines. I need to lose weight due to health an i'm a 100% disable an my tight leg is hurt real bad so losing alot weight i'm hoping i'll be in less pain .

[@robinluich5576]

Omg ..Im so glad I didnt do the bone broth. I'm on my second day of water fast.Its simple to understand,eat nothing and only drink water.

[@mapeppers04]

Hello there, I use 12oz bottle - 1cap acv, 1/2tsp celtic salt, 1/2 tsp cream of tartar(potassium) 1cap of colloidal silver,2-3 drops of lime and filled with luke warm water.(tap/ sometimes distilled) Is this good?

[@caroleisner2927]

I add colloidal silver to mine as well. thanks for the tip on cream of tarter

[@blayneg.glissman2765]

Water and coffee. I believe that if I only drink water I lose weight faster. Maybe only .1 pound per day, but still a difference. New at this, since February 22, 2022, so I seek your guidance frequently.

[@FBDerringer]

Coffee is my favorite fasting liquid, I will remove the Heavy cream and sub mct or butter now

[@regularfather4708]

Dang, so I guess I gotta cut back on the amount of cream I dump in my kaffee... the dairy industry is about to take a hit.

[@tickytootoo453]

I knew it had to go.....but I stayed in denial as long as I could!! lol

[@patty7029]

You can put heavy whipped cream. I add that and it's fine.

[@nilsap4948]

I put just a small amount and I put a spoon of almond oil or butter and beat it. it is so good.

[@Maino35]

I love heavy cream...ill give up food but not my cream😫😩😠

[@evasartorius9528]

Same here.

[@Hippy2021]

My ancients only fasted on pure water , they occasionally added salt they believed good for hydration, beside it, just plain water. Some videos on website suggested acv, add fresh lemon slices in water, coffee, tea.....to curb hunger. It's good for people who find fasting is too hard to follow. It sounds making sense to ease hunger and craving by including these drinks during fasting window. But for many people the coffee, teas, plain lemon water, acv irritate your digestive to make them uncomfortable with a roaring guts. That's the reason why the Asian fasting recommended only water occasionally added salt, the hymalayan salt, NOT table salt.. please do some additional research on Dr Fung videos. Thank you Dr Ken for these precious information that help the world. Every information I get online from doctors and experts helps to greatly improve my health and others. A blessing Holiday season to you and family 💕

[@thecraftloft]

In a previous video (about how to not break your fast when you are hungry) you stated you can drink a good quality bone broth. But in this video you say no. Which is it? Im trying to gather all my research before starting IF. Thank you. Love your videos!

[@dr.sayannitatryingtobeablo3329]

Yeah same here

[@dr.sayannitatryingtobeablo3329]

Yeah same queries

[@RYANANDCHU]

I drink black coffee and sugar free Gatorade (no sugar or carbs) and of course lots of water during my fasting hours

[@valhallaproject9560]

Ken, coffee works for me. Are you going to do a video on how to best conduct a 72-hour fast? I'm doing intermittent and would like to try longer. Thanks for the excellent info.

[@KenDBerryMD]

Great idea! Will work on this...

[@titaniumgirl55]

@@KenDBerryMD what about meds? I’m on seizure meds, can’t cut those out!

[@polkcellar]

Oops! I'm glad I subscribed. I just had a delicious(what I thought was keto) coffee with a teaspoon each of mct ,butter, heavy cream, and collagen before fasting till mid afternoon. Tomorrow will be different! Thanks Dr Berry. I'm trying to get this right this time. I have a history of hashimotos. My last keto attempt I had hair loss a few months in which I'm hoping to avoid this time. Trying to educate myself in this long difficult journey.

[@rhondacline1413]

What is your advice about carbonated unsweetened water for autophagy fasts? Ingredients: carbonated water, natural flavor. 0 carbs

[@kirkwolak6735]

Rhonda, I would recommend you TEST your glucose levels every 30 minutes after drinking it. If you don't see any real changes... You are probably good. The "natural flavor" could container MSG or something... And what matters is how it affects you. For me, I found MOST things affected me. Hazelnut Coffee (unsweetened), I thought no problem... NOPE. Big glucose swings. So it reacted. I drink perrier or homemade soda water, with a splash of lemon juice or lime juice. And my Glucose numbers are solid. They don't move. Again, the best advice is to TEST YOURSELF, and encourage others to do the same. Because it doesnt matter what works for ME... It matters what YOU can get away with!

[@KenDBerryMD]

It's great. We bought a soda-steam just for this purpose.

[@thejudgehasjudged]

For some reason carbonated water became my go to drink on a 14 day fast, I never used to drink it. In England it doesn't contain flavouring, just natural mineral water and carbon dioxide.

[@dvdgalutube]

Natural flavors can be anything...

[@TheWaterman1000]

I also have one,but modified it to take the larger tanks. where I live it would cost me $35.00 for their 1 lb tanks. Have a 20lb and it's still lasting us even after 2yr and still going. I've been using ecodrink 1/2 pk in a.m. with a 1/2 to 1 scoup of NOS blast then carbonate it. And the other 1/2 later in the day.

[@gritsjohnson6370]

I got addicted to ACV and water to sustain me BUT now I'm hearing that ACV is very hard on the liver. What are your thoughts Dr. Berry? Also liver issues (non-alcohol) run in the family.

[@thebelissima64]

I buy delicious herbal teas from a tea supply chain here in Canada, I put a drop of cream and a touch of sweetener. It helps me during the fasting and it kills my sugar cravings too.

[@CarnivoreRonin]

Ok, my co-workers think I am nuts. I just laughed out loud at "disaster pants!" Definitely the quote of the year so far.

[@netternumber1]

What about ACV? You started to mention it, maybe I missed it. I have a sluggish gall bladder and usually drink 2 tbsp with warm water in the morning.

[@ShipCreek]

ACV is fine.

[@KenDBerryMD]

It's fine!

[@soteriacharis6338]

@@KenDBerryMD What about spices? I usually drink a homemade ACV 'tonic' with ACV, water, ginger powder, cinnamon, turmeric powder ... stuff like that. Is that still OK with IF?

[@cynthiabrown5468]

I just found you on KZbin and working on switching to the Keto way of eating. I'm 58 and I believe dealing with onset diabetes. I am overweight and have a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. My challenge is my morning coffee. I like 2% milk in my coffee. I'm good to switch to skim milk as well. But black coffee just doesn't do it for me. I don't drink juice and love water. But in order to reach 16 hrs of fast overnight and early morning, does my coffee with a little milk break the fast. I don't do sugar or sweeteners.

[@Basti11121988]

Dr. I was told my whole life if we use sweet things that aren’t sugar they’d make me diabetic because the body adapts to the 0 need for Insulin. Is that true?

[@annettemuzquiz4810]

I only drink water or black coffee during a fast.

[@NOFILTERNEWSTALK]

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[@rahn6869]

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[@hookbolt7362]

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[@jamesdavidson3259]

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[@jamesdavidson3259]

black coffee and snake juice

[@dreamavelasco1941]

I now weigh 179 I want to lose weight fast. I'm 100% vegan. I eat high in carbs and sugar lots of fruits. How long should I fast for? I'm new. I want to get down to 120. I like to watch your videos. 😊 thanks

[@charalson3023]

Will herbal teas without real or artificial sweeteners break a fast? Still get the benefit of autophagy?

[@orvillelb]

I use low levels of sweet n low have no trouble losing weight. I’m just now transitioning from Keto to carnivore not to lose weight but for the Autophagy. I’m eighty two and 5’7” 128 to 130 lbs. I’m only eating one meal a day. I do the cold water in the shower as long as I can stand it . Thanks still have some inflammation but not near as much as when first started Keto.. I had previously practiced the eat right for your type and was holding weight down by walking 4 to 6 miles per day. That was grueling 😩

[@lisadahar5069]

Thank you Dr Berry! I have been using collagen. Will stop that now. question- how much ACV can you use? Do you put a tsp or Tbs in one tall glass of water? How many times a day can you do that? How much salt? A pinch in every cup or how many times a day? Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@ronihughes6771]

Do a search on his page, under Videos. He has a few of them about ACV/Apple Cider Vinegar

[@marialane1805]

We just purchased the Berkley Water Filtration system. I feel better knowing that the water is pure versus being contaminated by chemicals.

[@chris24hdez]

Sweetener or sweet taste of any kind will make my ketone levels fall hard.

[@susanadkins3179]

Thanks Dr Berry, I’m learning so much! Started keto in January and lost 32 # in 5 months but have been in a stall ever since. I stopped using stevia and collagen protein in my morning coffee and still can’t lose weight. I use mct oil and a little HWC. IF 18 hrs. What more do I need to do? I’m 76 and wondering if my age is the problem. I’m becoming depressed and only need to lose 20 # more! HELP!!!

[@majedkabbani1526]

Try water fasting it,s great you will lose 2 pounds a day after 3 days All you need is 10 days.. I.m on my 5th days and i feel great..

[@anthonycook8703]

I have a cup of matcha (green tea powder) with a pinch of HR salt during my 20-21 hour fasting window. Other days (2 days a week) I might have a long black coffee preceded by a magnesium lysine glycinate chelate tablet. From now on after watching this I'll stop having the Mg tablet and maybe add a pinch of HR salt instead with my coffee.

[@themikeross_]

Just found your page while looking to improve my testosterone levels and overall health. Thank you for sharing all of this information! Mike

[@roseennin1149]

Has anyone else experienced an intense hunger when drinking black coffee though during IF?

[@tannertuner]

Yes. It can cause low level nausea for me just before or around noon if I don’t add butter or MCT oil. Sometimes I just have to go ahead and break my fast. I’m not sure if it’s just the coffee or the fact that I also take boatloads of vitamin C and other vitamins and minerals throughout the day for my cancer.

[@jenniferpetrauskas7648]

Thank You Dr. Ken. I just started on this way of life and it works. I wanted to say thanks to you because I learned so much about this way of life of you. To answer your question, water and black coffee are my two drinks during fasting. The problem I seem to be having is getting those set periods of fasting and eating.

[@billh1983]

12 oz water, 1 tablespoon ACV, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar.

[@bashful97]

Are there any medications that break your fast?

[@craigybrah]

Sherry Wertz great question, usually if they are not water soluble, it will break your fast. Like D3 or the good omegas :)

[@ReginaB4JC]

@@craigybrah what does water soluble mean?

[@craigybrah]

​@@ReginaB4JC able to be dissolved in water.

[@karenmckinney6461]

Does that mean I should not take VIt E. D3 or Krill oil while fasting

[@BH-kh6il]

@@karenmckinney6461 If it's a fat or oil you should be fine. The only true way to tell is monitoring your blood sugar levels after taking your supplements.

[@jamieferrera8749]

Thank you so much. I'm not losing any weight and now I understand it's the heavy cream and allulose in my coffee. I also put lemon juice and sweetened electrolyte powder in my water too. I got down to one meal a day but that coffee is still killing me.

[@debbiekeeble]

Can I take my supplements while fasting, or should I wait until I break my fast?

[@mstwelvedeadlycyns]

Yes no synthetic

[@julieete257]

I drink jasmine tea or Tumeric with pepper for absorption and a half a lime w yes honey.

[@lilydsouza7984]

Hi Dr. Ken is it okay to drink the plain sodas NOT the ones with sugar. Please advise

[@truthreignsfacts4997]

Lily Dsouza I am not a doctor but worked with flavor chemists. Avoid “all” sodas at all cost! Especially diet soda! Loaded with garbage. One former Pepsi executive said that they love when you buy diet soda. Highly profitable, cheap to make, but very bad for you. Don’t do it!

[@danteswar1]

What about medication like Adderall ? Will this end my fast? I am dealing with severe CTE and the only thing that has helped is adderall but i really want to take advantage of the benefits of fasting.

[@jularias57]

What I learned from two other Keto channel is that most medication will end your fast, because the liver has to process it, brake it down. So, they recommend to take the medication within your feeding window, if that is not possible, must consult your Doctor for advice .

[@jamesfoley3018]

I hear bone broth is good for fasting and I always thought that can't be right. You use salt during your fast I found that to be refreshing b/c I always put a little salt on the very tip of my tongue this knocks down ghrelin hormones' that may cause me to quit my fast early. Thanks for confirming these statements. Brillant.

[@grandmaa777]

Question I can't seem to get answered. Does vitamin supplements break fast?

[@vden02]

No

[@Seedsofchange5684]

grandmaa777 vitamin supplements should be taken with food!

[@janicegregory19]

I have done so many diets in my lifetime. I am currently doing 18 / 6 IF and eating under 20 carbs and watching fats too. I am 63. I won't follow a plan if I feel deprived. I am a diet mt dew drinker. I am still drinking them during my fast. I hope to wean off to just water soon.

[@peacefuljourney4994]

Dr Fung recommended home made bone broth for fasts, and a person could safely work up to a 50 day fast with the help of bone broth, for his obese, diabetic and kidney patients. Could you address that please?

[@podunk_woman]

As this video is nearly a year old, you might be better off to email that question as a video request. I would like the answer as well

[@peacefuljourney4994]

@@podunk_woman I don't know how to do that.

[@elissagore8840]

In a recent podcast with Peter Attila, Dr Fung mentions it is a compromise, that the bone broth adds protein and calories but helps with compliance for the duration of the fast. The podcast is 2 hours but goes deep into the research.

[@peacefuljourney4994]

@@elissagore8840 thank you very much, I'll give it a listen.

[@rodneybooth4069]

Autophagy is what some want and if that's your goal, use water and black coffee.

[@subtleGradient]

4:14 "disaster pants" 🤣🤣🤣

[@morriganfey6079]

Right? lol

[@kathihagan4760]

I just ordered my KetoChow electrolyte drops!!!! Thanks for this video clearing up some of the questions I had. I love black coffee and am getting used to drinking just water the rest of the day. I had to give up my Crystal Light Peach Tea. I was addicted. It was hard.

[@SuccessforLifester]

I thought you wanted to talk about Ketorade at the end of the video?

[@SuccessforLifester]

@Darren Maguire ok thanks !