Hi, sorry if this has been asked a million times! I want to try 16/8 fasting but my one hang up is that I cannot drink coffee (it gives me life destroying anxiety) and green tea on an empty stomach...
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Hi y’all! I’m currently on a 20/4 IF schedule but was thinking about adding some teas into my day. I want to drink a cup of mint tea in the morning, a cup of ginger tea to “break” my fast...
I’ve been fasting for about 2 years. I do between 20-40 hour fasts throughout the week. I usually drink tea (favorites listed below) and water. Sometimes I’ll do seltzer, mostly in the summer. I’m looking for a good coffee brand....
Another newbie question...would you recommend fasting teas? I listened to a podcast that was pushing Pique teas. I can't find any real reviews so I thought I would ask here. I'm also curious as to what your POV is on...
Looking for recommendations for best quality brand that sells organic teas. Also, is there a type of tea that has the most health benefits?
I enjoy drinking tea during my fasting periods (green tea and sleepytime tea) but my throat feels extremely dry afterwards but my mouth feels fine. Are there other varieties that would be less likely to cause this? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone. I've been doing IF 16:8 for a few days now, and feel great. However I do miss having my mid-morning cup of tea with a splash of Half & Half and a tiny bit of honey. I was...
I have heard that drinking tea reduces the amount of iron you absorb from your food. I was wondering if decaf tea does the same.
Are there any studies that show the difference between fasting in water vs black coffee or black tea(nothing added). What do the experts say. Will weight loss be effected if fasting with black coffee or black tea?
Just wanted to share with any of you who haven’t discovered it yet but peppermint tea makes fasting so easy! Along with black coffee (which I can’t have too much as it makes me too hyper haha) this tea makes...
Context is I’m fasting for health reasons, rather than weight loss so aiming to minimise insulin response. I can drink plain green tea, but my favourite non-black teas have always been jasmine green tea and mint tea (either with green...
Why green vs black? I keep seeing green tea recommended when fasting but we have a ton of black tea around, is there a reason green is better?
I'm a huge tea lover and I drink at least 2 cups a day (one in the morning with no stuff in and one in my eating period every day with honey and milk) but I've been fasting now with...
Hello everyone! So is green tea going to break my fast? Because drinking this water and salt is getting boring.
I know that the topic of tea has been brought uo probably 3000 times now. But I was wondering if teas woth "essence of" fruit would break a fast? Usually I just drink plain green tea or matcha so it's...
So Australia is slowly transitioning into summer and it's getting oppressively hot. During winter, I would enjoy brewing black tea with honey to warm me up but now it's getting hotter, I need cold drinks. ​ Currently I drink iced lemon honey...
Currently 38 days in doing 16:8 and I'm down about 17 pounds from 240 lbs. I do pretty well during the week, but I typically gain back a portion of what I lost during the weekend because I'm at home...
Hello there, I’m fasting for weight loss & autophagy and I would have some questions regarding what to consume during the fast or how to supplement it . I usually take 4 tablets/day of Electrolytes Plus by MyVitamins which help...
I read that drinking coffee or tea on an empty stomach is bad for you, so if you fast in the morning (don't eat breakfast), when would be the optimal time to drink your first cup of coffee or tea...
I keep finding conflicting results on this - some say zero calories (including the nutrition facts for the particular barley tea I have), some say negligibly low calories (like 1 cal per cup), some say low calories but enough to...
Newbie here. Does anyone else struggle mostly with not consuming sweet stuff while fasting? I can fast (not in the strict or healthy sense) for a day if I can drink tea with raw sugar. So I suppose that isn’t...
Basically the title, I started IF seriously about 20 days ago. I've been doing it on and off for years but i could never stick to it. I know this sub recommends black coffee but I'm trying to cut it...
I'm one month into my return to the IF lifestyle! Really no complaints except that I miss my Earl Grey tea. Was drinking Twinings version but it contains "black tea, natural flavors & bergamot peel"-so not sure if...
Hi Guys - Just wanted to ask if Spearmint Tea would be ok on a water fast. This is the tea: https://allabouttea.co.uk/spearmint-tea-bags I do believe it has some calories but probably <50 in total for a whole Jug of spearmint tea...
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I have to drink tea in the morning, i can't function without hot tea. i've been drinking these type of [flavored herbal teas](https://celestialseasonings.com/collections/herbal-tea/products/fruit-tea-sampler) for a while, but i am wondering if these type of teas are ok to drink...
I've been looking at some flavored green tea and herbal tea options to suppress appetite and increase fat burn during my fasting window. How do I tell if a particular tea will end my fast? Should I avoid flavored teas...
Or would I benefit more from juices (like apple or orange for breakfast, for example) to get essential vitamins? Or, does the sugar in most juices outweigh the benefits of its vitamins?
Let me start off by saying I have been fasting for almost 4 years now. I had an unusual observation today. I have a blood sugar monitor, the finger stick kind that I got because we had some...
Preferably with caffeine lol but if not that’s cool too. Just curious what you all like and do you drink it by itself? Because I’d prefer it taste good without anything else added
Hi there! I know that green tea and guarana are both superfoods because of their many health benefits. Both are full of antioxidants and catechins. I wonder what the difference between the two is in terms of antioxidant...
Hello, everyone! I'm new here, and had a question; apologies if this has been asked/discussed before (if yes, I'd be grateful if someone could redirect me). I have started intermittent fasting very recently (16:8) and although I break my fast...
Hi, Trying IF again after it helped reduce my snacking but i fell off. I'm getting back into it and all is good so far. My question is that in the fasting window what can you have? I've...
Hey guys, I struggle a lot with fasting, as even though I enjoy a refreshing cold glass of water, my taste buds start craving flavour, even just during a 16:8 fast. Will green teas like this break a fast? I read...
What all tea’s can you drink while water fasting? Can I drink any tea as long as it does not have calories? Can I drink chamomile tea while water fasting?
I know that black coffee is allowed during the fast, as well as certain teas. What teas are allowed? I'm not much of a tea drinker so I'm unfamiliar with green vs black vs other types.
Hey there. So I'm having a 2nd attempt at 16:8 and wondered whether I need to break my habit of a lifetime in having a cup of tea with milk and sweetener as my first drink of the morning before I...
In terms of health and/or nutrition profile. Herbal tea? Matcha? Yerba mate? Kefir? Wheatgrass juice?
This is my personal anecdotal experience of what works and what doesn’t. I am a 6’1” male, and my ideal weight is around 195 lbs, but Ive used anything in the 190-200 range as my target weight. I usually start fasting...
I've started doing 18:6 for weight loss and health benefits. I love it so far, and I'm a few lb down, but I'm struggling to find hot drinks. I teach online from home, so talk a lot for work, and need...
Hi just need some advice, will plain chamomile tea, no sugar, no milk kick me out of the fasting window? And will taking supplements or medicated pills kick me out of fasting? The reason i am asking is because i...
Plain black tea with nothing added raises my blood sugar :( I refuse black coffee. Anyone else can't do black tea?
I am very new to IF. I am so used to drinking something in the morning during work meetings. I switched to black coffee but I am now craving tea. My initial research lead me to green tea, but the...
Recently bought tummy tea and detox tea by t2 wondering if you can have these while fasting or does it ruin it, since I know some other teas are allowed.
I live in the United States, and there seems to be sugar in literally everything here. Obviously not fresh vegetables or something- I’m speaking of anything that’s already pre packaged like bread or pasta sauce. I won’t even get started...
After reading a few articles, it appears to be true that the that butterfly pea flower tea does in fact kill cancer cells and the reason stated is because of the cyclotides in the tea but it still seems like...
Curious if anyone put there enjoys this tea (powder)....is it legal to have during fasting time? I know herbal tea is ok without sweeteners etc.
Hi guys, this question might sound silly but you never know these days so I'm just double-checking. I'm doing a 16:8 and I like to drink tea in the morning but I'm not sure if this fruit tea that seems...
I find mixed reviews regarding tea Drinking while IF. So what is it? Can or can you not drink tea while IF?I stopped doing tea for a while..and I have been drinking coffee and water exclusively after reading recent articles stating...
I love Spindrift Half Tea and Half Lemon. Is this okay during fasts? It’s sparkling water, black tea, and a bit of lemon. I think all these ingredients are okay, but I’m still pretty new so want to double-check. Thank...
Looks like everyone's dropped out except for me, and someone's gotta finish this thing out, so that just leaves the responsibility on me! And you know what?! I might just be crazy enough to do it! I'm on day 24 as...
i know there tons of benefits to water fasting has anyone tried green tea, and black coffee during their fast because thatch how i usually do it. what are your guys thought on this
Hi -- I can't find any nutritional info on this tea. Does anyone know if this will break a fast. [https://www.amazon.com/Numi-Organic-Tea-Biodegradable-Packaging/dp/B000M7OWKK](https://www.amazon.com/Numi-Organic-Tea-Biodegradable-Packaging/dp/B000M7OWKK) Ingredients listed as sencha green tea, toasted rice, matcha. Obviously, I'm worried about the toasted rice being used in the...
Hi there, I've been experimenting with intermittent fasting (16/8) off and on for the last year. Originally, I was told that tea didn't break ones fast unless it had milk, sugar, honey, or any other sweetener in it. Would the following teas...
Hi everyone, I have been watching several videos and apparently not enough where I have this semi-dumb question. Can I drink plain, unsweetened brewed green tea during my fast or is it strictly no water and only snake...
Hey folks as the title suggests can you guys tell me what all herbal teas I can consume while fasting? Getting bored with green and black tea!
I'm relatively new to fasting, just completing a third trial, a second duration of 5 days. This time I added tea and tisanes (herb teas), only drinking water and electrolytes the first two times. It didn't change much...
I've had people tell me for example "This kind of herbal tea is really good for you" and then done a little research. And there's never been any science backing it up.
I've been cutting down on my caffeine intake lately and looked for alternatives. I found that making my own rosemary tea at home provided a really nice mood boost. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7491497/ Does anyone have any experience with homemade teas that they like that...
Hi! I’m 27F, 5’2” about 174lbs. I had my first baby 6.5 months ago and just started my second round of IF two weeks ago. I was able to do IF for about three years before I met my husband...
I’m starting a 7-day fast. If anyone is planning the same, pls join me. I’m still fairly new to fasting. I’m planning to also drink coffee and green tea. I want to put 1 lemon in the green tea that...
​ I read some articles about lower heart beat is the key for long lasting life. But it is somehow concerning me as well. Do you think does ginger tea cause any heart problem due to low beat ?...
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Hello, I'm not gonna eat the ginger, but just add it to the tea in order to get its benefits. Is it gonna break the fast?
I make a pot of loose leaf with no sugar or milk. It's about three spoons of black tea leaves. Am I in autophagy or do I need to stop drinking tea?
I've read here n there that drinking milk isn't smth what one should do while fasting but what about having some in ur tea ?
I drink lots of tea and coffee. What should I not consume so as not to risk stopping autophagy during fasting?
Any recommendations that don’t break fasting ?
There are plenty of posts asking whether or not diet drinks break a fast, and I’m not here to ask that once again. What I do see though is when people fall on the side of saying that yes, they...
On December 7, 2021 I had my annual physical. Due to the raging pandemic, I had actually skipped going in for my annual physical (and eye appointment, and dentist appointment…) in 2020. So, it was almost two years to the...
Hi persevering fasters, You are doing great, it's all willpower, keep going. Yesterday I finished my first 72h fast. It was a great experience, but never again when you don't have a lot to loose. I'll explain why. And also what I...
Hi, Apologies if this was covered in some of the threads already made. Couldn’t find it or I may have missed it. Would coffee, green tea etc be okay on extended fasts ? By coffee I mean just espressos really. I...
Hi everyone, I am currently on 8-16 IF, for a week now. IF is not new to me, I have done it before. Howeeeever, this time something weird is going on. My eating times are 8:00 to 16:00. I usually have a bun (two...
Theoretically the food is the same, one is dryed and grinded, the other is whole but both presumably have the same nutrients except for water (except for those nutrients lost in the drying process but one could presumably negate the...
I am wondering if iodine can be extracted in a seaweed tea, or does the seaweed need to be eaten to get any iodine?
What’s Your favorite appetite killer/suppressant? I like to fast during the day and save my calories for the evening. Trying to stay away from diet pop.
Hello everyone, I need your guidance on what method I should use as a newbie. I’ve gained around 12 kgs in a year due to extreme stress and bad eating habits. Here are my info: - female - 25 years old - 150...
Will a processed bottled tea that contains: - 6 grams of carbs - 50mg sodium Breaks a fast? Edit: also 3 grams of Dietary Fiber
Hi.. I keep attempting to do the 16/8 fast and I can’t seem to make it past 3 days.. I just enjoy my tea with milk in am and this is difficult to kick.. I’m usually pretty good with the no eating...
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I have tried to find the answers to this online but failed, Does anyone know how Twinings Superblends are for taking while fasting? Would the break a fast?
Doing a 14 day fast and had some questions 1. How many cups of black coffee can I have in one day? 2. Same question for green tea 3. Also can I chew calorie less gum? If so how much? 4. I did a...
I am trying to do a clean fast but just realized that there is a citrus flavour in Earl Grey tea (which I'm currently drinking), would this cause insulin to spike?
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Hello - Happy Monday! I wanted to ask others if there are more options for caffeinating during a fast? I’ve used green tea, black tea, and coffee but I usually need some sugar to drink it. Any naturally sweet alternatives...
I don’t need to be babied, but if someone can give me their own story or something? I tried IF before and it didn’t really give the results I wanted. I gained about 15lbs in the last 3 months through...
Looking for motivation. Other than the mirror, 😆 Black coffee is truly disgusting. Can I drink Berry tea? I need to switch up my morning routine, cos this ain't it.
Made some tea popsicles so I could have a cold “treat” at night when I’m fasting. Used Good Earth Sweet & Spicy caffeine free, after hearing about the brand on this sub. Tastes just like atomic fireballs, but without the...
Male - 5'10" - 275lbs I started IF last night/today. Doing a 16:8 fast and my eating window is 1pm-9pm. Trying to lose weight. Here is my planned schedule: 6am : Wake up and chug a glass of water immediately. ...
Sorry if this has been asked before or isn't allowed. I've been trying to find Twinnings of London Nutrition Facts everywhere but they don't seem to have it posted online or on the packets/cartons themselves. I didn't even know that...
I’ve recently gotten back into IF after trying it and not breaking it for a few months a year and a half ago, now however I have a job that has me waking up really early and I like a...
what’s a healthy/healthier alternative to pop/soda? i know that the best thing to drink is water, but i want something that tastes good and is similar (EDIT: as in, comparable to pop) to replace drinking soda all the time
What are considered the healthiest types of drinks to consume and what are the ones to avoid or to cut down on? Does the body need regular amounts of water or can this water be contained just the same in other...
As someone who can’t stand the taste of black coffee and loves green tea, this is probably not a combination for everyone but I love the taste of it. Keeps me awake and feeling good without all the gas and...
Was going strong fasting earlier this week, but I hadn't pooped in a few days so my last two OMADs were fiber rich meals. Still nothing to write home about. So I took some Smooth Move tea. We have outhouses...
* **Type** of fast (water, juice, smoking, etc.) * **Context** of fast (start, end, day x of y, etc.) * **Length** of fast (8 hours, 3 days, etc.) * **Why?** What you hope to accomplish with your fast * **Notes** How is it going...
I start my morning with tea in a thermos on the way to work. I just put hot water in there and a few slices of ginger. Does this break my fast? Sorry if its asked before.