Mediterranean Diet & Intermittent Fasting: Can You Combine The Two?

Yes, you can. Both IF and the Mediterranean diet have been shown to result in incredible benefits for weight loss and general health ( 20 , 19 , 3 ) so there is no problem in combining the two.

Does Fasting Slow Metabolism?

Not necessarily. Shorter fasts can potentially help increase your metabolism, but longer fasts will have the opposite effects, leading to a slower metabolic rate as the body looks to limit its energy expenditure to that required for essential physiological functions ( 11 , 18 ).

Does Fasting Burn Belly Fat?

Fasting for short periods can help boost your metabolism and ketosis, both factors that will help with burning fat stores in the belly and other locations. However, fasting doesn’t work miracles – for fat loss, make sure there’s calorie deficit, food choices that can promote fullness and satiety, and exercise.

Do You Lose Fat On A 5 Day Fast?

Not really. 5 days is too short of a time for you to lose significant fat stores. Plus fasts of this length lead to a more significant loss of water, such as that stored in muscles’ glycogen, rather than fat. Fat loss requires time, patience, and above all a healthy change to your diet and exercising habits.

Does Coffee Break A Fast?

Unsweetened coffee will not break you fast , as the caloric content is essentially zero. However, adding milk and/or sugar to the coffee will break your fast.

What Can I Drink While Fasting?

Unsweetened coffee, tea, and plain water can be drank while fasting without the risk of breaking your fast.

How Much Weight Will I Lose On A 3 Day Water Fast?

There is no telling how much water weight one can lose on a 3-day water fast – this depends on the individual and their body. However, regardless of who you are, you will not lose any fat or fat related weight on a 3-day water fast.