{"id":22341,"date":"2022-08-15T09:56:26","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T09:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifehackerguy.com\/?p=22341"},"modified":"2022-08-15T09:56:26","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T09:56:26","slug":"does-lemon-juice-break-a-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifehackerguy.com\/does-lemon-juice-break-a-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Lemon Juice Break A Fast?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you have hopped on the intermittent fasting bandwagon, you probably have the same question a lot of us do: does using lemon juice break your fast?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Unfortunately, nothing in life is simple, and this is no exception because the answer to that question is: it depends.<\/p>\n

In this article, we will discuss whether drinking lemon juice is considered breaking your fast.<\/p>\n

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Intermittent Fasting: The Details<\/h2>\n

First, before we dig into whether or not lemon juice is considered breaking your intermittent fasting, let's dig in a little about what intermittent fasting is.<\/p>\n

An intermittent fasting diet<\/a> is not about what you are eating or drinking like other diets, but is instead about when you are eating.<\/p>\n

The main purpose of this diet is to give yourself a window when you are allowed to eat and then restrict yourself to only drinking water or other non-calorie drinks.<\/p>\n

Typically, the window of time people give themselves to eat is between 8 and 10 hour windows during each day, always at the same time, then they fast for 14 to 16 hours.<\/p>\n

Just be careful if you are going to try intermittent fasting, to not go too big right away<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So the real question is if lemon juice has calories, does that break my fast?<\/p>\n

Related:<\/strong> What to Eat After a 3 Day Fast<\/a><\/p>\n

Lemon Juice While Fasting: Is It Ok?<\/h2>\n

For many of us, plain water can get tiresome after a while, so we are always looking for ways to bring in some flavor, and lemon juice is a popular go-to.<\/p>\n

But some may be concerned that even the little amount of calories contained in lemon juice would be considered breaking their fast, as it is no longer a zero calorie drink<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When asked whether or not lemon juice will break your fast, the first thing to consider is to look at why you are fasting in the first place.<\/p>\n

Fasting for Gut Health<\/h3>\n

If you are fasting to increase your gut health, then yes, lemon juice would break your fast due to its calories.<\/p>\n

If you are fasting to cleanse your gut and take advantage of your Migrating Motor Complex<\/a>, then lemon juice in your water is not for you.<\/p>\n

What is your Migrating Motor Complex?<\/p>\n

This gut cleansing system is designed to move things through your digestive tract. This can help keep you regular and prevent gut infections.<\/p>\n

The Migrating Motor Complex is stopped whenever you have a meal, and lemon juice can also trigger this.<\/p>\n

You will also want to be wary of tea, coffee, and anything outside plain water.<\/p>\n

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Fasting for Weight Loss<\/h3>\n

If you are not fasting for gut health but instead fasting to trigger fat burners and other weight loss mechanisms, you have a little more wiggle room when it comes to what you drink during your fast.<\/p>\n

However, just because there is wiggle room doesn\u2019t mean you don\u2019t have to be careful.<\/p>\n

When fasting for weight loss, you will want to still be aware of how much lemon juice you use in your water.<\/p>\n

A good rule is to stick to less than one gram of protein and carbs combined.<\/p>\n

Protein and carbs both stimulate insulin, and when insulin increases your body will no longer be in fat burning mode and your fast will be broken.<\/p>\n

So you really want to pay attention to how much lemon juice you use.<\/p>\n

The juice of one single lemon contains a little over 3 grams of carbs, meaning the juice from an entire lemon would be enough to break your fast.<\/p>\n

However, backing down to just \u00bc of a lemon would put you under the 1 gram maximum and would not be considered a break in your fast.<\/p>\n

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Related:<\/strong> Best weight loss greens<\/a><\/p>\n

Benefits Of Lemon Juice<\/h2>\n

Besides helping your water taste good, and causing you to drink more, some benefits to adding lemon juice to your water. <\/p>\n

Lemon juice contains vitamin C which gives you antioxidants, anti-inflammatory benefits, and other skin boosting properties.<\/div>\n

Other Things To Drink That Won\u2019t Break Your Fast<\/h2>\n

If you are getting tired of just plain water during your fasting periods, there are other things you can drink to mix it up a little.<\/p>\n

1.<\/span> Black Coffee or Tea<\/h3>\n

The first thing that springs to mind is black coffee or tea.<\/p>\n

These drinks don\u2019t contain calories and will not break your fast.<\/p>\n

Just make sure you don\u2019t add sweeteners or other ingredients to them.<\/p>\n

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2.<\/span> Apple Cider Vinegar<\/h3>\n

Another thing that you can try is Apple Cider Vinegar.<\/p>\n

Just one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar will not break your fast and can be good for you.<\/p>\n

Apple cider vinegar has been known to aid in improving your fasting blood glucose levels.<\/p>\n

You will want to mix it in the water, though, as pure apple cider vinegar that is undiluted can be bad for your teeth due to its harsh properties.<\/p>\n

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Things Not To Drink While Fasting<\/h2>\n

While fruit and vegetable juices might seem like a great and healthy option while you are fasting, they are not.<\/p>\n

Because most fruits and vegetables can contain high levels of carbs or sugars, these types of things will break your fast.<\/p>\n

However, if you still want to drink these healthy treats, you can always do it in the window designated for eating and not fasting.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

Whether or not you can have lemon juice during a fast depends on what you are fasting for. <\/p>\n

This is a big no-no to increasing gut health, but if you are just fasting to kick-start a weight loss journey, a little lemon juice won\u2019t hurt you.<\/p>\n

If you give your water some kick and flavor with lemon juice, do so sparingly, and you will see great results during your new intermittent fasting diet.<\/p>\n

You can also try adding apple cider vinegar to help your weight loss goals without breaking your fast.<\/p>\n

I myself tried a two day fast that was quite an experience<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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