5 Drinks That Won't Break Your Fast

About this video

• Video Title: 5 Drinks That Won't Break Your Fast
• Channel: Cancer Remission
• Speakers: None listed
• Duration: 00:08:46

Overview

This video explains five types of drinks that can be consumed during fasting without breaking the fast or hindering its benefits. The presenter discusses the impact of these drinks on weight loss, insulin resistance, autophagy, and overall metabolic health, while also touching upon the more extreme practice of dry fasting.

Key takeaways

• Plain black coffee: Generally does not break a fast due to its negligible calorie content. It can even enhance autophagy and offer benefits like improved focus, faster weight loss, and cellular repair, especially when consumed without additives.
• Infused water: A flavorful alternative to plain water that helps combat dehydration during fasting. Adding slices of fruit, herbs, or vegetables imparts subtle flavor with virtually no calories, making it safe for fasting.
• Herbal teas: Typically zero-calorie beverages that can support fasting benefits. Examples include peppermint tea for digestive comfort, chamomile for inflammation reduction, ginger tea for nausea relief, and dandelion root tea for detoxification.
• Diluted apple cider vinegar (ACV): Contains minimal calories when diluted, so it generally doesn't break a fast or disrupt ketosis. ACV can help improve insulin sensitivity, stabilize blood sugar, aid digestion, and potentially curb cravings. However, it should be avoided if experiencing nausea or stomach upset due to its acidity.
• Bulletproof coffee: While technically containing calories from added fats (butter/ghee, MCT/coconut oil), it does not typically spike insulin or disrupt ketosis, thus not breaking a metabolic fast. It can aid fat burning, appetite suppression, and mental clarity, making fasting easier for some. However, for goals like deep autophagy or stem cell regeneration, calorie-free options are preferred.
• Dry fasting: An extreme form of fasting involving abstaining from both food and water. While some believe it accelerates healing and autophagy, it carries significant risks like dehydration and strain on the kidneys, and is not recommended for beginners or those with certain health conditions. Safer, hydrated fasting with non-caloric drinks is a more sustainable approach.