What Can I Drink While Fasting?

[@beckygillaspy]

Dr. Becky's Free Fasting Timeline PDF: www.DrBeckyFitness.com/Fasting-Timeline

[@venkataponnaganti]

Thank you.

[@shazanakhan9807]

Great, im starting my 5 day water fast tomorrow and will eat on Tuesday. Wish me luck

[@Naijamann]

A highly knowledgeable person.. dont let the simplicity of delivery fool you.. ... straight to the point

[@bikeman7982]

Apple Cider Vinegar also helps with satiety. If I feel a craving to eat just a little more at the end of a meal, I instead reach for a glass of water with 2 teaspoons of Apple Cider Vinegar and a pinch of salt. Does the trick!

[@bufnyfan1]

I blenderize a peeled lemon in a Vitamix blender and pour this into ice cube trays. When I prepare my cup of white tea in the morning I put one cube of emulsified lemon into this tea to activate more of the antioxidants in this tea. Milk/cream in tea will destroy some of the antioxidants making the tea less healthy

[@shirleylewis3490]

So happy to hear lemon and water passes because I put slices of lemon in my water every day. 😊

[@festuswilliams9428]

Hi Shirley, how are you doing??

[@tcrown3333]

This lovely lady gives the clearest, most accessible explanation on what, for the layperson (like me,) can be a confusing subject.

[@warblingsongbird5530]

Thank you , Dr. Becky for your videos. I’m a long term time-restricted eater but I’m now taking medications that require some intake. Current life doesn’t allow true fasting. So, I call it time restriction instead and found small drinks of keto coffee and broth have helped me loose weight, stay in ketosis (most of the time) while staving off hunger to get me through 18-20 hours. Blood sugars are maintaining well enough that I’m off all injectables and working on coming off a combination drug that I needed to qualify for surgery. I’m healing well, losing weight, and I’ve found a lifestyle I can and will maintain because it maintains me.

[@SS-yq9ku]

Hi! What’s keto coffee?

[@theirmom4723]

@@SS-yq9ku look up bullet coffee

[@fahmiahmed6854]

Oh that’s relief to know that I can drink black coffee and tea. I started my 3 days water only fasting today and I just had tea before watching the video. Thanks

[@tomhermens7698]

I have started with a cup of boiled water instead of coffee or tea. Is great !!!! Coffee in the morning, one or two teas the rest hot water. Works.

[@yajrewop4672]

This lady describes things so well!

[@lissetsanchez5316]

Thank you Dr. Becky. I prefer just to stay with my black cup of coffee & water during my fasting window. I see the best results. As soon as I start adding anything the weight loss stalls.

[@paulmcallister8948]

Problem is black coffee on its own is pretty disgusting! 😳🥺🤒

[@dinok7630]

Hahahah it absolutely isnt. If you think that you dont like the taste of coffe, you like milk and sugar with a trace of coffe. Coffe, like so many other things, is an aquired taste. And a very interesting one at that. There are lots of people in the world who love black coffe.

[@wildrose912]

I’ve started drinking a hot water with a wedge of squeezed lemon. I top it up a few times and it’s so satisfying first thing. 🇨🇦

[@karenmacleod7044]

Wow! everything is making so much sense now!! You are so intelligent! I lost about 38 lbs one year ago! my husband had a Heart attack! so I just let things go with myself! So now I am getting back on track!! Thank you for all your great information I will keep on following you! you are a Beautiful Gem!!!!

[@atejbtv5712]

Thank you Dr.Becky. I am on my 3rd day today of IF. Im only drinking water. Im planning to add lemon on it. Now i am a bit relax. I really wanna lose weight to be healthy coz as of now im taking lots of maintenance medicine. I was diagnosed having anxiety and panic attacks last 2018 and i am also suffering from hypertension. I hope i will be okay soon.

[@OceanFrontVilla3]

Try the supplement magnesium L-threonate. This helps with stress, anxiety and sleep and is best taken in the evening. Try to consume a low carb diet with lots of vegetables and no processed food. Do a bit of simple yoga and breathing exercises as well. If you feel anxiety or a panic attack, sit down, relax muscles, close eyes and do slow deep breaths. If you do 2 minutes of deep breathing per day you'll notice improvement in your blood pressure!!

[@karinasmith8799]

Note a medical advice but If you fasting more then 24 ish hours you need supplement such as calcium, sodium, chloride. If you lack supplement you can get very sick.

[@vaneenusa1776]

I love how simple and thorough you are with your explanations! Thank you so much.

[@growingstrong6197]

Thank you for serving the public with this information, keep up the great work!

[@AHEUTUBE]

Great Video. This answered my question for a long time. Thanks dr. Becky

[@Eli-tiyya]

I just started my fasting ❤ you are amazing Dr. thank you 🙏🏿

[@ubon11]

I always hear people say don’t use stevia or monk fruit because it will make it easier to slide back into regular sugar. But what if I have the discipline to prevent this? Because I’ve used stevia and monk fruit regularly, and I find it very easy to stay on course. I haven ‘t touched real sugar for years now.

[@JasonBuckman]

I drink matcha green tea with turmeric, ginger, lemon juice, ACV, and electrolytes.

[@triplikeido75]

This is a perfectly informative presentation… answered pretty much all of my ‘fasting-beverage’ questions - thank you!!

[@dalegriffiths3628]

Dr Becky, five years ago I went heavy into stopping sugar and low carb. I found it relatively easy to do and keto sticks showed that I was definitely producing large amounts of ketones. However a few months in I started to get bad heart palpitations that became diagnosed as AFib. This scared the hell out of me TBH as you can imagine. Since then I’ve gone back to eating carbs as before, I do limit sugar intake though. I read that because low carb diets can mean the body tissues can not hold onto electrolytes so well may have been a cause of my AFib - over the last 4 years magnesium taurate along with a balanced diet has meant I haven’t had any more AFib episodes. I have notice recently that my sugar cravings have gone up hence me watching your channel - I don’t want to go full keto again in case I’m predisposed to AFib when on keto but I am keen to follow your sensible advice to cut sugar cravings. Great channel ❤

[@MrYorickJenkins]

Simply and calmly and lucidly explained. Thank you very much.

[@sirdarklust]

I'm curious about water made with spices, like cinnamon or fenugreek water. I use them to make tea.

[@marthajacobo3519]

Thank you for clarifying, coffee drinker here. very informative and motivating video.

[@myhappyaccount8417]

Best video I’ve seen on this subject, thanks!!

[@gina_dee.1111]

I'm going to start with black decaf and see if I can tolerate that and learn to love it! ❤

[@bigdaddyscomics6212]

I use half and half, oil in my coffee is gross, I drink lime water, stopped drinking soda 23yrs ago, but I do add 1/2tsp to my coffee will add goat milk to coffee. I fast for 20 hours and then break eat a salad with a protein, I dont know if I am doing this right. my dressing is pink salt ASV and lime or lemon and Ghost pepper powder. if I get hungry I eat pickles

[@gachahazel7790]

Simple, fast and easy to understand, thanks a lot. Dr. Becky

[@andyhodgev.a.g1291]

Thankyou out of all the videos on this subject I’ve watched yours is the most informative in a non brutal way, great information delivered in a non daunting manner thanks again

[@mingkee27]

Bottle/boiled water, unsweetened coconut milk (180ml), tumeric tea, seltzer

[@filmic1]

I'm a fan of Kimchi to kill my appetite so I don't snack. Is Kimchi ok during fasting? I've tried fasting 12hrs once already. Trying it a again and it's trying. So it's coffee, water/lemon juice and Apple Cider Vinegar. The plain yogurt in my fridge is tempting. Thank-you Dr. Becky.

[@gtigrl7522]

Watching your vids for the first time and all I have to say is Doc where have you been my whole adult life? Thank you for sharing with us.

[@cindyleoppky7229]

Thank you for the concise explanations. I’m new to fasting and don’t know all the guidelines yet. This video sure helps. 👍

[@POWER1LINER]

Thanks Dr Becky have a great day

[@sgnycguy1901]

Thanks, Dr Becky. I had been adding collagen to my morning coffee but now that I’m practicing IF, my morning coffee is black. After watching this, I’m wondering if a single scoop (I suppose that’s about two tablespoons) of collagen would fall under the “proceed with caution” category. I’d like to continue my collagen for joint pain and tightening of excess skin after a 120 lb weight loss.

[@millesoc]

I have the same question. There is 18g of protien in a single serving of the collagen I am using. I also swim 1.5-2 miles during my fast. Is it better to skip the collagen?

[@beckygillaspy]

There are a lot of questions about collagen. It is best during the eating window, but there is more to the story...A video is in the works!

[@margotdenger1485]

What about adding a fiber powder to black coffee? I have one cup with collagen and one cup with fiber in the morning…wondering if these would break my fast. Thanks.

[@jax9349]

Wow, I'm pretty sure that a 120lb weight loss would be minimally impacted by some collagen. Well done.

[@greggfletcher5485]

I just drink my collagen during my feasting window!

[@kayecastleman6353]

Thank you for this comprehensive list. You've answered a lot of my questions, but you didn't mention herbal teas versus black, green, roiboos or oolong teas, etc. Chai teas are a combination of spices and tea leaves, but some have delicious flavour additions like chocolate, pumpkin, citrus or tumeric. Which ones, if any, don't get green-lighted?

[@gasmith7486]

First time watching you. Excellent video! You’re a great teacher. ❤

[@alicethompson8657]

Thank you Dr Becky 🙏🏾. God bless you ❤️

[@lupulstroops4389]

Just get good organic coffee beans and grind yourself and when it is black it is as smooth as silk.dont need or want milk.I suggest Ethical bean organic medium roast. best best best coffee ever.

[@blessildamaedayo712]

How about brine from fermentated foods?

[@liliancbrandt]

Dr Becky: how about fiber powder (that I need to take, adding water): 1.5 teaspoon has 4 soluble fiber carbs and 1 insoluble fiber carb… I normally take it when I wake up, then fast until it’s time for my OMAD …how bad is it?

[@LowCarbMeatMan]

Hello Dr. Becky. Good info, here is my input: *I've now evolved to 2MAD since my original comment* I consume only water, raw cow's milk, and homemade Kefir. My food is seasoned with Himalayan pink salt only. I'm active and have always exercised. I'm currently 63 years old. See my day-to-day routines, food, and exercise, IF YOU DARE ; ) Once you make the decision to address your slave-like cravings for unhealthy food, then living the *Carnivore lifestyle* is just so easy. Over and Out - Feel the Meat

[@zulyg8393]

Does salt and water w/ 1-2TBSP fresh lemon break your fast?

[@OceanFrontVilla3]

​@@zulyg8393 That's too much. One teaspoon is the maximum.

[@wakeupcall2665]

When I read Himalayan salt I cringe. Why are people so gullible into thinking Himalayan salt is something special? It is not. It is regular salt from mines in Pakistan, hundreds of miles away from the Himalayan mountains. Just get yourself normal household salt for the normal price. And if you must, Fleur de Sel - at least there you know why it is more expensive and the nutritional added benefits.

[@LowCarbMeatMan]

@@wakeupcall2665 You cringe ; ) Table salt is bleached and is stripped entirely of it's natural trace minerals. Also, anti-caking agents are added to prevent the salt from clumping together. No one should ingest table salt EVER! I'm not stating that HPS is the best salt out there. I'm championing all natural unprocessed salt for human consumption.

[@danelle5628]

I just found you today, and the info has been awesome, thank you so much :) I have already watched a lot of your videos.

[@beckygillaspy]

Welcome, Danelle :)

[@mohdfadzil8278]

How about taking a spoonful of olive oil ,mct, coconut oil etc without mixing with other liquid.

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I am not looking for weight loss per se but for health benefits.

[@mwinchesterjr6862]

I really enjoyed this video and will be looking at some more. Question - Teas... there is a Cinnamon tea made with cloves and orange peels that I enjoy in the fall. But I thought I read that these ingredients can also spike insulant. Would this be a no go?

[@kevinb7126]

I love coffee but I’ve tried drinking it black and just can’t. A little cream with nothing else can suffice not sure how bad it effects a fast .

[@marynehra502]

Same here, get nescafe azzurro peaky blenders, a crafted instant coffee, expensive but the best one yet to drink black that I've found

[@corieddings5713]

Keeping my addiction to sweets because the sweetener... One of the problems I am having since practicing keto the last year...

[@tracymimiekaapala237]

Another question Doc, is it ohk to break the fast with banana oat meal. I use banana as my sweatner every time. I take overnight oats for breakfast most of the times and sometimes for dinner. I soak them with Chia seeds, few dark chocolate chips, banana, and soy milk. To top up I put melted peanut butter that has no sugar and salt.

[@TA-mr3pe]

Can you please create a video specifically for PCOS weight loss? Thank you :)

[@nicolenicki1362]

Good video, I do wish you broke down plant-based milk more as an add in. Talked about them a bit more.

[@jellyc4164]

I drink anything sugar/carb and calorie free and I’ve done it with nothing but water and have received the exact same results. I think it depends on your body as do most things.

[@darlene2861]

Thank you Dr. Becky for this interesting video

[@shielasamuel8530]

Could not press like for this video despite efforts. Her message was best. Trippe 👍

[@markk7731]

I just finished a 48 hour water only fast. I broke the fast with almond yogurt and blueberries. It was easy.

[@LowCarbMeatMan]

So you broke your fast with SUGAR!

[@nomcebomasuku8102]

What about black seed powder oil drops in tea

[@januszstarkel4189]

Bacardi Gold

[@JasonBuckman]

Alcohol has 7 calories per gram and will knock you out of fat burning mode.

[@CalmVibesVee]

Its becoming difficult to find cream without added ingredients that raise blood sugar. I switched to mct and ghee but a blender is required to have a creamy effect. Just want to bring awareness to look at all ingredients in seemingly previous clean items. Adding stabilizers, thickeners, and preservatives that work against us is really on the rise. I heard a microbiologist (Kiran Krishnan) mention that coconut oil can work against our microbiome due to its effective antimicrobial properties. Im in a difficult battle with sibo dysbiosis so had to give it up. Have you heard this?

[@mikemonohon197]

We are of the opinion that a spiritual fast is what it is; fasting from all intake of anykind, exceptions of any kind break the total fast. Sort of like the 100% Vegan phenomena, [no animal content at all] and the 100% restrictions versus 95, 80, 50% etc. However, a spiritual fast is exactly precise; no nothing, zilch, zip, notta. We think you're talking about a weight loss fast - it has special definition(s) therefore, you're 100% correct in your comments - thank you for the precise info. The main point being to be healthy, happy, wise, obedient, live right.

[@AnneGarberKompaore]

What about pure cacao?

[@viclizardi6152]

Thorough review, thanks.

[@gracegirl3]

Great info, thank you Dr Becky once again for sharing your wisdom. Is 4oz kombucha okay during fast? Thank you! ❤️🙏

[@anne-marielong1895]

What about adding collagen powder to coffee during fasting window? Any advice?

[@MarchKloulubak]

So I’ve been water fasting for five days a week for a month now. Fast Sunday to Thursday and only eat Friday and Saturday. Is this healthy to continue long term?

[@jodymcgraw8732]

Thanks Becky! Great video! 😘

[@johnnydawson7675]

HELP! Question, please: I made Jamaica punch with no sugar, adding mineral water, lime, and salt. But I put in 4 ounces of apple soda pop sweetened with fructose. Did I blow it? Did I put myself out of ketosis?

[@cainepowell6507]

Hi Dr Becky, please can confirm if drinking keto electrolytes within your fasting period is ok. They state zero carbs etc but you never no. I work out during my fasting period but like to ensure I am hydrated. Great videos, great information and easy to understand 😊

[@beckygillaspy]

Electrolytes by themselves should not impact a fast.

[@joecamel8182]

Thanks dr. Informative video for me. These tips are great to know.

[@Doodoooa]

Her voice is so nice

[@filmic1]

Thank-you Dr. Becky.

[@lmorgan5775]

Torani's sugar-free coffee syrups have sucralose in them. Will that break a fast? Thank you!

[@johnpeter4184]

All right!! I drink ICE fizzy water one or two a day. During fast cooled boiled water with lemon juice. At 75 holding well at 180# with a new drop in morning fast prick glucose. NOTE: A Doctor on YT noted that over 500mg of ascorbic acid a day can cause a false positive in glucose readings. I stopped my 1500mg two weeks ago and dropped 10 points... Now reading high 80s. 😃

[@chetankhadate8553]

Mam cream itself contain protein, carb, so it may break fast

[@juliabrown1495]

This was so interesting I have a tiny amount of crystal light sometimes but not all the time but usually I just have evaporated milk a tablespoon in my coffee I have lots of genetic realities that run in my family that’s a whole nother conversation

[@fabianhernandez4839]

What about creatine? During or after the 3 day water fast. Thank you in advance

[@harveydeutsch3050]

Are herbal teas okay? For example Celestial Teas Honey Vanilla Chamomile and Country Peach?

[@BX138]

@1:25 Good one, Dr Becky!!!😂

[@balasandarkalieannan300]

During fasting morning I drink coffee with creamer and noted sugar not rise....

[@ron2823]

Apple cider vinegar is discussed from 9:45 to 10:15, however she doesn't mention it tastes terrible even when diluted with a glass of water.

[@mehGyver]

I think that's just a given. There is no real way to disguise the YUCK!

[@warblingsongbird5530]

I have gastroparesis from years of undiagnosed diabetes. My stomach doesn’t empty well and many foods feel like a brick in the gut. I also don’t see my blood sugars peak for an average of 3 hours. On a challenge, I took ACV in ice water before each meal-yuck about summed it up. I felt so much better I didn’t care about the yuck. I’m still a pleasure seeker so I’d rather drink only 15ml in a full glass of iced water. I just drink more of them. My Texas born mom calls it hillbilly lemonade. It works for me. I don’t have a sweet tooth but I still pucker at times. A person with a sweet tooth would be in for surprise-homemade sour head candies LOL. My admiration for those who drink vinegar straight - just remember to protect your teeth from its enamel eating acid.

[@jones2277]

i put it in my green tea and it tastes great.

[@annelamb3915]

I got used to the taste. I drink a cup of water with two tablespoons of ACV before I break my fast and I have rather grown to like it really ;-)

[@marynehra502]

​@@jones2277thanks for that tip o will try that tomorrow 👍

[@cynthiacaton]

Can I drink coffee with oat milk as part of IF?

[@yadirnevarez3651]

Can i take magnesium citrate liquid form while fasting to cleanse colon? Will that kick me out of ketosis?

[@Queenjmc563]

Thank you!!!😊 JoAnn

[@GeorgE-yo5yc]

Would autophagy and all the other benefits of fasting kick in sooner in a person with a noticeably higher than average metabolism rate?

[@mariashortridge-clarke3933]

I sometimes have the fittea energy drink which says its 0 calories, whats is your opinion this. A friend says she will drink a celcius which is 10 calories which I tell her will break her fast. Am I right?

[@PipMane]

great video, thanks

[@Charles73358]

Awesome information Thanks 😊 👍

[@yarnycat_crochet]

Is zero sugar coffee mate liquid creamer okay? It does have 15 calories

[@lidiaadobato7822]

I wonder if everyone is trying to lose weight. There are many who do not need to lose weight and are interested in how bad it is to break the nocturnal fasting with drinks or food, regardless of the amonut of calories. I feel much better if I don't drink or eat anything between dinner and breakfast which means, in my country, about 9 or 10 hour of fasting. What is it that gives you so much more energy if you don't eat during those hours? What's going on in the digestive system that is affected by not getting a rest? I would love to learn about process. I thank you for always being so clear.

[@marynehra502]

In a fasting window your body kills off alot of nasties & old damaged cells, it's a time of regeneration including your brain, clears brain fog & you feel mentally more sharp & alert plus gives your liver a break as it has to process everything, food, alcohol, meds, great for your gut too & killing off parasites & nasties, heals alot of gut issues fasting

[@sarah8579]

Hi Dr. Becky, Can I add some collagen powder (sugar free, no flavor) into my coffee/tea in the mornings?

[@idowanna837]

Instead of lemon in water, would orange slices be okay? Or cucumber? Or any fruit/veg?

[@festuswilliams9428]

Hi, how are you doing??

[@tracymimiekaapala237]

Why is full fat milk better compared to skimmed milk, doc?

[@Emy53]

Thank you...always great sound advise. I appreciate your channel.

[@richardmccombs617]

Fasting , addiction and allergies. It has been studied that some addicted are actually allergic to what they are addicted too. I wish I could remember the books I read on this but it's been to long and are more than likely out of print. If you are fasting it may be a good time to see how your body reacts to different foods. I did this years ago and helped me greatly know what was going on with my caloric input and also when I started felling 'sick' to know if it was diet driven. That said under an allergist guidance you fast with water for 5 days. Then introduce pure food into your system , one per meal, and record your recation . The foods need to be pure so example no cream corn, only washed plan corn. As it is impossible to test everything you do a food log beforehand and read labels to get what is the main ingredients you intake on a regular day. Example so many products have corn meal in them , so if these are intake, test them. I use corn as an example as I am highly allergic to it but really could not get away from it but also crave it. In the end the thought process was to cycle out any trigger products no more than 3 consecutive days staying away for at least 2 days. I can't tell you how many times I looked back when I got a cold and instead of going to the cold medicine looked back at what I had been eating and stopped the cold by changing my diet ( reality was I hadn't been paying attention) . It's just good to know what is going on with your cravings and system , it's not just sugar. That said there must be more of late on holistic approach to food allergies so read up on that b4 trying. All good , stay well, blessings. Ps. I'm allergic to basically everything so this was important to me.

[@mariapsaltou1988]

I vamt get over my crave for carbs!! I grabbed 3 croissants last night from mini market and then had indigestion and heartburn all night. What can I do to get over this crave?

[@erikalovesjesus2770]

Is drinking lemon ginger tumeric water warm ok?

[@santanavizion]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom

[@JasonBuckman]

Splenda, Equal, and Sweet 'N Low all have sugar in it.

[@hearthealthyhome2490]

I know you’ve mentioned bone broth but what about 10 calorie basic broth? Not bone broth?