

Keto-friendly bone broth is another good choice for anyone fasting for metabolic health or weight loss. Certain teas may be okay for a fast intended to promote gut rest, depending on the type and quantity of tea that you consume. Consider green teas (which will give you a boost of caffeine like coffee) rather than herbal teas, many of which are made from fruit and may contain sugar. If you’re fasting for metabolic health, weight loss, longevity, or disease prevention, drinking tea is not likely to break your fast.

If coffee isn’t your thing, don’t worry – you won’t be left with only ice water to drink during your fasting window! There are other keto-friendly beverages you can enjoy that won’t break your fast. It should be noted that both butter and MCTs are too nutrient-dense for a fast intended to support longevity though, so you may want to stick to black coffee if that’s your goal. If you’re fasting for weight loss or metabolic health, you may even be able to enjoy a rich, creamy cup of joe! We now know that a little bit of high-quality dairy in your coffee (like heavy cream) won’t break your fast, and it has even been associated with lower fasting insulin levels.įans of bulletproof coffee will also be glad to know that starting their day with this popular creamy brew will not negatively affect the benefits of IF for weight loss or metabolic health purposes. Both of these actions will impact the GI tract and prevent true gut rest from happening.ĭepending on your IF goals, you may not even need to drink your coffee black! 🎉 Coffee stimulates the hormone gastrin, which leads to the secretion of gastric acid and gallbladder contraction. If you’re fasting specifically for the purpose of gut rest…ĭrinking coffee is not recommended because it does trigger some digestive functions. Coffee has also been shown to kick start autophagy in mice, although these results haven’t been replicated in humans yet. Studies have shown that you can drink coffee without breaking your fast! You may even reap some additional benefits from your coffee, like more efficient fat burning, waste elimination, and hunger suppression. So who can drink coffee during intermittent fasting? If you’re fasting for the purpose of weight loss, metabolic health, longevity, or disease prevention… Which of these three benefits most closely matches your personal reasons for doing intermittent fasting? If you can answer that question, then you can determine whether drinking coffee can be a part of your IF plan without breaking your fast!

In fact, a little bit of that java joy can actually provide you with some benefits that may make your fast easier and even more effective. The good news is that you probably don’t need to deprive yourself of this simple pleasure! In most cases, coffee will not break your fast. What many people really struggle with is the idea of missing out on their morning coffee while fasting. It’s surprisingly easy to get used to the idea of skipping meals, especially when you’re keto-adapted and enjoying healthy, fat-fueled foods during your feeding windows. Hip tip: New to IF? Our registered dietician answers your most-asked questions!
