Does it break a fast?

• Water (still or sparkling) — Does not break a fast
• Black coffee — Does not break a fast
• Yerba mate (unsweetened) — Does not break a fast
• Tea and herbal infusions, unsweetened — Does not break a fast
• Sweeteners (sucralose, stevia) — It depends
• Mate, coffee or tea with sugar or honey — Breaks a fast
• A splash of milk in your coffee — It depends
• Latte, flat white or cappuccino — Breaks a fast
• Butter or MCT oil coffee — Breaks a fast
• Diet or zero sodas — It depends
• Fruit juice (even fresh) — Breaks a fast
• Broth — It depends
• Sugar-free electrolytes — Does not break a fast
• Sugar-free gum — It depends
• Medicines and supplements — It depends
• Apple cider vinegar in water — Does not break a fast
• Alcohol — Breaks a fast
• Toothpaste and mouthwash — Does not break a fast
• Lemon water — Does not break a fast
• Green tea, unsweetened — Does not break a fast
• Matcha in water, unsweetened — Does not break a fast
• Mate tea bag (mate cocido), unsweetened — Does not break a fast
• Tereré (cold yerba mate) — Does not break a fast
• Flavored water — It depends
• Unsweetened almond milk — It depends
• Mints or hard candy with sugar — Breaks a fast
• Sugar-free mints — It depends
• Collagen powder — Breaks a fast
• Protein powder (whey) — Breaks a fast
• Creatine — Does not break a fast
• Amino acids (BCAA) — Breaks a fast
• Gummy vitamins — Breaks a fast
• Multivitamin pill — Does not break a fast
• Omega-3 capsules — It depends
• Ginger or turmeric infusion — Does not break a fast
• Kombucha — Breaks a fast
• Sports or isotonic drinks — Breaks a fast
• Non-alcoholic beer — Breaks a fast
• Coffee with sweetener — It depends
• Mate with milk — Breaks a fast
• A piece of fruit (e.g. an apple) — Breaks a fast
• A handful of nuts — Breaks a fast
• Yogurt — Breaks a fast
• Coconut water — Breaks a fast

Learn

• What happens in your body, hour by hour (and how sure we are)
• How to start without suffering
• Who should not fast (or only with a doctor)
• What the science actually says
• Why your scale lies (and how to read it)
• What to eat in your window: protein first
• Fasting and your menstrual cycle: what we know
• Training while fasting: yes, but it depends
• Vegan or vegetarian days without falling short
• Short sleep makes you hungrier
• Glucose: what to watch and what not to
• Real hunger or cravings

General information; not a substitute for a health professional.