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Lemon with water while 16:8/OMAD

Hello, The ONLY way I'm able to drink 3L water a day and not less than 1L, is by cutting half a lemon into pieces (including the hard part) and add it to 2L water bottle. I drink it while chewing the lemon and the hard part. Does it ruin the fast window?

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That won’t ruin fasting for weight loss. Half a lemon is, what, 10-20 calories depending on size? A few carbs? Even less when you’re not actually eating it. Not a big deal. It’s a hell of a lot better than using artificial sweetener to sweeten 3L of water.

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Not great for your teeth, though. The acid is bad for your enamel. If you’re drinking plenty of water while chewing on the lemon, you may be diluting it enough, but if you’re going to do this every day for an extended period, you should probably discuss it with your dentist. Would you be ok with some lemon juice in your water?