everything i've read or watched about ACV seems to always add a disclaimer that there are very few studies on the benefits of ACV therefore any medicinal claims shouldn't be taken as gospel. of course there are the people that...
I recently discovered his website via the diet doctor website and have been obsessed with reading his blog for a week now. I read his posts regarding vinegar but they seemed to be mainly discussing the advantages of vinegar for...
Hello I am wondering if apple cider vinegar really does cause tooth decay or if that is totally a myth as stomach acid has an even less PH and is more acidic normally than ACV and then like when you're...
Can I drink water with apple cider vinegar in the morning, before I break the fast, or is this off-limits? Also, how soon after starting a 16:8 plan do people usually start seeing progress? I am just starting and trying...
And can your body even absorb calcium disolved in vinegar?
Tried apple cider vinegar last night and I woke up feeling horrible is it possible it lowered my blood sugar to much ? Is that good for weight lost ?
Just drank a little white vinegar and was wondering if that breaks a fast and takes me out of autophagy.
I take the Bragg brand Apple Cider Vinegar in liquid form which says it has only 1 calorie per tbsp. I take it as a supplement form which isn’t really necessary for my diet. Wondering if anybody else takes it.
Apple cider vinegar Good for you yes or no and are two Table spoons a day enough Thanks.
Cole Robinson suggest maxing baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) when having the apple cider vinegar during the fast. This is to neutralize the ACV so it doesn’t damage our teeth. Does neutralizing the ACV compromise it’s properties? I notice he didn’t...
Hello I would like to learn how to remove all pesticides from my food as I do not trust that eating pesticides over a 20 or 30 year period is smart regardless of what the USDA or whoever says is...
I’ve noticed about two weeks in to consistent 16/8-18/6 schedule, I will get intense cravings for vinegary things. Pickle juice, cocktail onions, balsamic vinegar… it’s damn near insatiable. Is my body telling me something or is this just a weird...
Im thinking it doesnt. Right? I feel as if the chilli is insignificant
As I mentioned before, I'm in the middle of a 72 hour fast (currently at hour 39). About an hour ago I drank 1 litre of water, where I included some himalayan salt and a bit of what I thought...
Hello! I love the health benefits of apple cider vinegar but i cannot stomach the taste, would the gummie version be worth looking into? Many thanks
I’m seeing conflicting information on what is better. I see that drinking it on an empty stomach/before a meal can increase feelings of fullness when you eat a meal. But I’m also seeing that taking it after a meal slows digestion....
A quick google search, says it has polyphenols in it. I already mix ACV with my water, for it's hyper-tensive properties. But apparently red wine vinegar has polypenols that come from that red wine used to make it.
Hey guys, today is day 6 of my (hopefully) 25 day fast. I'll definitely stop before that though if I need to. I started on Friday 11/05, at a weight of 101.2kg I'm making this post for two reasons: 1. I want...
Does it matter when you have ACV...first thing in the morning, before meals, after meals, before sleeping etc?
What are some of your low sodium favorites? Snacks? Recipes? Seasoning combos? I love cooking so don’t be afraid to hit me complex or time consuming recipes or ideas! Of coarse I’ll take the simple too!
So I've recently been reading into how anti-nutrients affect nutrient bioavailability, and I want to know how to reduce anti-nutrients in plant-based foods as much as possible. I read that soaking the oats for 48 hours and adding a teaspoon of...
First question, do I drink them in the morning at the end of my fasting session OR do I drink them in the evening before going to bed? Second question, does drinking them break my IF?
I thought it would be a fun idea to create a thread where we share fast-friendly drink recipes. I’ll begin: **Autumn in a Cup** • 1-3 tsp of Apple Cider Vinegar • 1/4 tsp of ground cinnamon • 1/8 tsp of ground nutmeg • a...
does ACV actually do anything? I’ve taken a shot of the Bragg’s ACV every morning for the last year, and I eventually stopped because it was too strong on an empty stomach even after dilution. now I have ACV gummies...
I really want to get my stomach bio in better shape. I’m confused- if I drink lemon and apple cider vinegar during the day will that help if my acid reducer stops the healing benefits by reducing stomach acid? I...
Anybody know if Cole still recommends this?
Hi, my sister's friend told me about this diet, and I thought I'd check it out. I've been looking over this subreddit and I'm finding some slang that I'm unfamiliar with - what are OMABs and rolling 48's/72's? Also if...
So after about 2 weeks of rolling fasts (24/48 hours) I started having heartburn after about a day or two. The first time, I just ignored it and blamed it on what I ate prior in the week, but after...
Hey everyone, I’m a male, in my mid-20s, 5’9,” and a little over 240 lbs. First timer, currently on my 4th week of IF Week 1 — I experimented with 15:9 Week 2-3 — was able to do between 16-18 hours of fasting...
Hey guys!! This is my first Reddit post and it's because I'm starting this water fast. I have done 2 other 3\-day water fasts and always broke them before I could reach day 4 so I'm setting myself a goal...
I know I probably should have eased into fasting with Keto first to get into a fat burning state but I had a lovely day with my great aunt drinking wine and eating pasta and I already had my heart...
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I (34F) did a 5 day fast to try to prepare my body and mind for an upcoming birthday (combined with mindful activities like meditation and journaling). I broke my fast at dinner with Sushi, and I have had an...
I know if weight loss is the goal, one should consider low-carb or keto too. But in terms of Dr Fung's "whole food" goals, what are the OK carbs? Clearly, "refined" flour is out. But is there such a...
So I had a thought, what would be the healthiest way someone can eat throughout the day. Now I know it's not easy to say since everyone are different but I was thinking about a general meal routine that includes everything...
Hi everyone. I started my journey a week ago and I am hesitant to carry on. On day two my stomach started to burn. I am getting mild reflux but this isn’t an entirely new effect, I have felt...
When water fasting longer than 4 days many recommend vitamins or electrolyte what is technically needed while going on a 15+ day fast ? I’ve heard you need pink salt, potassium, vinegar and how much of each on a daily...
Dropped from 236.1 lbs to 221.1 lbs in 7 day, November 25th to December 2nd (12 pounds). 41.9 lbs since September 17th. During this most recent fast I drank 4.5 litres of water a day, 2 of the 1.5 litre...
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Hey guys, I am planning to start a water fast the day after Christmas. I heard that Pink Himalayan salt, Electrolytes and Apple Cider Vinegar are good to take while water fasting. Any thoughts on that? How much to consume, how often? If...
Hi peeps Doing 16:8 fast at the moment , sometimes for longer and it's going great, but I just feel I can help improve myself a bit better, Do you have any tips to help melt away fat or tricks...
My mom is in her early 60s. She has type 2 diabetes, heart issue, gallbladder polyps, uterus pain, kidney pain and dark urine. We're poor as hell, have no relatives, and our only options are fasting, drinking baking soda and...
I’m trying to find a good baked oats recipe that is vegan, oil free, and nut butter free but looks like that is all there is out there. Does anyone have some ideas on what I could use? Mashed banana...
I'm at my happiest and most peaceful when I'm fasting, but after many recent failures in doing it I pretty much don't believe in myself anymore. Now every time I want to fast, I psych myself out because "you'll just...
Hello, im fasting with the warrior diet and eating a lot of vegetables/salads but I have terrible leg cramps especially at night even after drinking water and apple cider vinegar can anyone recommend the best electrolyte supplements for my keto...
This is my first ever long fast, before that I have been doing Omad for over a month feeling amazingly, I wanted to achieve autophagy so I decided to fast. In night I was not able to sleep properly, I woke...
I have some ideas as to why but let me lay out my details and hopefully the group can help me get a reality check: 32/f 5'3" SW: 150 CW: 148 GW: 130 OMAD M-F. Same meal each night: 4oz grilled chicken...
I eat from 4 PM to 7 PM I usually only have water and or a little apple cider vinegar during the day I work out on an empty stomach and have PLENTY of energy Yesterday I decided to have a...
1. Fibre (bran and psyllium husk mixed with water)? I just want something to fill the gut sometimes. My understanding is that it super low calorie. 2. Black filter coffee with sweeter (erythrotol)? 3. Green tea that has had half a lemon...
Hey guys, im new to this sub. Im 5 hours from finishing my first two days. My goal is to hit 14 days and see how my body feels and if i can continue on to 21. I have been...
I'm 100 hours into my fast and considering mixing it up to my normal routine of breaking it which is to drink a nice hot cup of bone broth (with extra collagen if possible) to line the stomach so its...
I recently started intermittent fasting(10pm to 1:00 pm). So I workout in the afternoon. Break the fast with 1/2 a whey protein as a pre workout. But I am struggling to lift heavy (the very weights I used to lift...
I started it not knowing that it would turn into a 72hr fast! I still have 5 hours remaining, but I'm feeling great, and up until the last hour I wasn't feeling hungry at all (I'm now making chicken broth...
I’ve been practicing IF for 50 days now. Settling into a routine that looks like 18:6 sometimes 20:4. Not calorie counting, eating healthy foods. I’m keeping it pretty loose because I want a lifestyle change. Curious about what others schedules...
So, I'm on the beginning of day 6 of a fast. My goal was at least one week, but potentially as long as a month depending on how I'm feeling. So far all is well, I got a sudden burst...
I am coming out of a three day fast tomorrow and I intend to break it. I don’t have access to any of the ideal things to break a fast with, like apple cider vinegar or bone broth... but I...
Everything I read talks about Apple Cider Vinegar just before meals but it's also zero calories - can I take a (1 tbsp) shot or two during my fast even though I won't be eating for several hours?
Let me start by saying this was supposed to be a six day fast, not a three day fast. Low and behold it was an absolutely terrible idea to watch The Menu movie lol. Shocking. Anyways I couldn’t take it...
A few places online, including the wiki on the subreddit, recommend mixing lemon juice/apple cider vinegar/electrolytes together for health boosting effects. Was planning on mixing my electrolytes (magnesium citrate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium chloride, boron citrate) with some ACV and lemon...
Would you consider it a more holistic or healthy food? Or do you consider it processed / factory made? Specifically I am referring to Rosarita Brand Traditional refried beans. It is my favorite and tastes so damn good…. The store brand doesnt even...
Salt. Simple right? I guess not… So, you need salt/electrolytes while fasting. I’ve used pink Himalayan salt for years and used to love it. That is until I heard it contained lead and other heavy metals. Nope. Well, when it came time to...
Tips for weight loss and Intermittent Fasting. IF: ⁃ Fast 18hrs with 6hr eating window. ⁃ Fast 16hrs with 8hr eating window. ⁃ Fast 20hrs with 4hr eating window(more lenient on what you can eat within your 4hrs). ...
Added parsley, red pepper flakes, white pepper and thyme sprigs to my electrolyte water solution. Curious on opinions if this breaks a fast?
I'm on my 57 hour of fast, and today when I woke up my heartbeat was unusually fast, it really worried me, Becouse it is not a normal thing. ¿Is it normal to have that type of unusual heart beat...
What are the healthiest foods to eat weekly? I like to have salmon, avocado, lots of veggies and fruits. Just wondering what is the most nutritional and Healthiest food to indulge and eat?
Ive just started IF. I've been building up to it but only committed a few days ago. I'm doing 18:6 for now. Maybe I'm still stuck in Atkins mode, but I've read that a glass of wine during my (for now)...
I don't want to drink orange juice as its denser in calories and I am nkt interested in squeezing my own orange juice, next best thing for health in my mind was to sip lemon water or apple cider vinegar...
Hi I’m 29F/5’7/168lbs and just started 16:8 fasting. I’ve lost 40 lbs before with CICO but have slowly gained a lot back and decided to do IF this time. I haven’t been as strict on calorie counting since it became...
I just started IF three weeks ago and accidentally just started with rolling 48s. Turns out I love this, did a 72, discovered you wonderful people, ordered some snake juice packets, and now I want to challenge myself. I’m starting...
Good day everyone, hope all is well Ill try and keep my question simple and straightforward: From a few months ago When I do a water/liquid fast where I consume no solids, on day 2 I would start to experience the following...
hi, I’m 24F 5’3 and 154lbs - i heard about this diet through a friend of mine who has had tremendous results and so I wanted to check it out. I want to lose 30 lbs in the next 2...
I tried fasting for the first time ever. I managed a 60h fast or so but I started feeling very very sleepy, dizzy and lightheaded. I drank 1.5 L of snake juice every day. Second try started yesterday. Figured out I...
I apologise for this being pretty journal-y but I wanted to relate today's experience for some reason? Fasting used to be reasonably easy for me. Days 2~3 usually only mildly uncomfortable no matter how I was eating before I started...
Hey guys! Back at it again after the holidays. Following a 18/6 routine. Today I went to the gym and did two hours of weight lifting and 30mins or cardio. I noticed when I broke my fast (Apple cider vinegar,...
Hello IF fam, does anyone have a good alternative to Topo Chico? Its been so hard to find here in SoCal. I drink it because it has sodium and potassium that could help since I would occasionally sip on warm...
I live in germany. Most pickles in a jar have 4-7g sugar / 100g. They taste great, but considering the weight of a pickle the sugar-content might become significant. For example, a medium sized jar is 600g (that's 24-42g of sugar) and...
I have seen now some posts of people doing 18/6 (I thought 16/8 would be fine) but drinking Black coffee or espresso in the 18hour fasting period. Whats the point if that? I thought autophagy starts after at least 12...
I’m somewhat new to fasting and was wondering if I could drink salt water all throughout the day or should I just do a shot of ACV. Also open to new ways to getting electrolytes. Im in college and just...
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...
I feel really drained this morning and I am worried that I'm gonna have to break my fast. I'm down 10 pounds and I want to continue but I need to be able to work. I've been taking Himalayan salt...
I know that black coffee doesn't break a (strict) fast but does lemon or apple cider vinegar do? I squeeze lemons into ice cubes to add to water and i want to know if that it breaks a fast, because...
I would argue that within reason, the answer is up to you. :-) Leaving the most "strict" definition of fasting aside, I think it mainly comes down to two things: 1. What are your goals? 2. What's...
Approaching 1 month and will likely be at just over 20lbs weight loss. It seems too fast and I'm curious if there's health issues I should be aware of. SW: 234, CW 216, GW: 190 I started with 16:8 then gradually...
Hi everyone - I want to share a method that is currently working for me. Without saying too much, I have weight loss resistance that (I suspect) is a combination of thrifty genes, 20+ years of dieting, and early menopause...
EDIT: TL;DR- Sticking to a "one bowl" meal approach has simplified meal prep for me. Ok so this might sound really obvious but it's a new approach for me, and I've had the most enjoyable easy time cooking, and I'm...
Hello. My vacation starts in a couple of days and I figured it would be a good time to attempt a fast without it interfering with my work. My plan is to start in about a week and let it...
I'm a college student who just started living on my own this past year and figuring out what food to get at the store and what meals to make is becoming exhausting. I have a couple easy meals, but I'm...
Tl;dr Female hormones screwed up my life. Used to be #150, didn't like some loose skin (went from 200-150 in about 6-8 months previous to this, on CICO and strength training/soccer, about three years ago, after kids) so I purposefully went...
Not my first fast - longest was 10 but that was an ass whipping, although I wasn't paying close attention to salt and electrolytes that time. I've done several 6 - 8 week cycles of keto as well, which I...
I’m not sure if omad is possible or right for me but I’m curious. How do you handle hunger?
You hear it all the time “stick to unprocessed foods and eat clean” and I have a lot of respect for the people on this sub so I was curious what y’all’s definition of these terms are
So I was doing the snake diet and did a 4 and a half days of water fasting but I ate like crap for the next week after my metabolism wasn’t used to food and I need to stop eating...
Great Value Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, 16 oz https://www.walmart.com/ip/298155981 I've checked the ingredients online and offline Ingredients Turkey Breast, Turkey Broth, Contains less than 2% Salt, Sugar, Vinegar, Sodium Phosphate No cherry juice, no celery powder, no BHT... seems too good to be true? ...
If someone wanted to eat the same thing for each breakfast then another thing just for lunch and bother for dinner would that be possible? Let’s say eggs oatmeal fresh fruit for breakfast plus a sandwhich and vegetables for lunch...
37 year old male 5ft 10 Starting weight: 227 lbs Goal weight: 185 lbs Hi so before starting the snake diet I was already doing intermittent fasting 18/6 and working out with kettlebells doing Geoff Neupert’s Olympic 2.0 double kettlebell program & cycling on...
I have 30 pounds to lose, I exercise a few days a week with walking and biking but am otherwise sedentary. I eat clean. I rarely eat out and I make 90% of my own food. Salads with evoo and...