Look, technically it does… but it’s super small. If communion helps you feel grounded and it’s a ritual, go ahead. This is one sip of juice and a cracker.
Don’t go and drink a whole glass of juice and a carton of crackers. But this is so small, you can afford it. It doesn’t truly break a fast, and if this helps you—go ahead. IF doesn’t have to be an insane thing and super rigid. You’re sticking to the game plan, so this isn’t a real issue.
I’m not an expert, but I’m pretty sure Dr.Fung says in a video somewhere that a single small consumption of under 50 calories won’t knock you out of a fasted state, I’m sure there are caveats and people can correct me.
It does, but it doesn’t have to ruin your routine. Just take it and move on. I wouldn’t think of it as a cheat day at all. Just something you do on Sundays. You might get hungry sooner but it doesn’t mean you have to eat all day.