{"id":4973,"date":"2020-06-12T19:37:20","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T19:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=4973"},"modified":"2025-07-11T07:58:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T07:58:23","slug":"breaking-a-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking A Fast: Foods And Beverages That Can Derail Your Results"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#What_Is_Intermittent_Fasting\" >What Is Intermittent Fasting?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#The_16_8_method\" >The 16:8 method\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#The_5_2_diet\" >The 5:2 diet\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#Alternate_day_fasting_ADF\" >Alternate day fasting (ADF)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#One-meal-a-day_diet\" >One-meal-a-day diet\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#Eat-Stop-Eat_diet\" >Eat-Stop-Eat diet\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#How_Do_You_Break_a_Fast_Properly\" >How Do You Break a Fast Properly?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#Fermented_foods\" >Fermented foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#Fruits\" >Fruits\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#Broths_and_soups\" >Broths and soups\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#Leafy_greens_and_other_cooked_non-starchy_vegetables\" >Leafy greens and other cooked non-starchy vegetables\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#Vegetable_and_fruit_juices_and_protein_smoothies\" >Vegetable and fruit juices and protein smoothies\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#Poultry_and_lean_meats\" >Poultry and lean meats\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#Healthy_fats_from_seeds_chia_pudding_anyone_eggs_avocados_etc\" >Healthy fats from seeds (chia pudding anyone?), eggs, avocados, etc.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#Which_Are_the_Best_Liquids_to_Drink_While_Fasting\" >Which Are the Best Liquids to Drink While Fasting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#Foods_to_Avoid_When_Breaking_a_Fast\" >Foods to Avoid When Breaking a Fast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#What_Are_the_Best_Foods_to_Eat_After_Fasting\" >What Are the Best Foods to Eat After Fasting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#Does_50_calories_break_a_fast\" >Does 50 calories break a fast?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#Are_eggs_good_for_breaking_a_fast\" >Are eggs good for breaking a fast?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#How_can_you_gain_weight_with_a_fast_metabolism\" >How can you gain weight with a fast metabolism?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#Is_a_3-day_fruit_weight_loss_diet_good\" >Is a 3-day fruit weight loss diet good?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting is the practice of abstaining from food or drink or both and it has existed in society for centuries. Whether for health, ritualistic, religious, or ethical purposes, people all over the world choose to fast for different lengths of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=breaking_a_fast&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=breaking_a_fast\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years in the health and fitness community, intermittent fasting has gained popularity as it has been suggested to help with weight management, while also having some health benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To follow intermittent fasting well and reap its benefits, you must ensure that during the fasting window, you don\u2019t end up consuming anything that may break your fast. But which foods or drinks can end up breaking a fast?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to find out what you can and cannot eat or drink while fasting, the best things to eat immediately after breaking a fast, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Intermittent_Fasting\"><\/span><b>What Is Intermittent Fasting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting is a type of eating plan that cycles between voluntary fasting periods (the fasting window) and non-fasting periods (an eating window). Unlike other popular eating plans, intermittent fasting (IF) does not dictate what you can or cannot eat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, IF only dictates when you should eat &#8211; basically you eat according to a set schedule. Intermittent fasting comes in various forms that anyone who is looking to get into such a plan can choose from. The most popular forms include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_16_8_method\"><\/span><b>The 16:8 method\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is perhaps the most well-known of all the IF plans. When following this method, you fast for 16 hours a day, which leaves you with an 8-hour eating window.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common way of doing the 16:8 is skipping breakfast and having your 1st meal at 12 pm. From here, you can eat as you please until 8 pm when the eating window closes until 12 pm the next day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who feel that fasting 16 hours a day is a bit much, they could choose the 14:10 or 12:12 which still let you practice IF but decrease the fasting window and increase the eating window.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_5_2_diet\"><\/span><b>The 5:2 diet\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike the method above where you fast for a couple of hours each day of the week with no breaks, with the 5:2 diet, you only fast twice a week and eat normally on the other 5 days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the 2 (non-consecutive) fasting days, men and women typically limit their calorie intake to 600 kcals and 500 kcals, respectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=breaking_a_fast\">Try using the app <\/a> and see for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternate_day_fasting_ADF\"><\/span><b>Alternate day fasting (ADF)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people tend to confuse alternate day fasting with the 5:2 diet, but the two are not the same. With the latter, you only fast for 2 non-consecutive days a week, while with the former, you fast every other day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example of this is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday &#8211; Eat normally and as you wish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuesday &#8211; Fast and only consume 500 calories or if you count calories, just 25% of your daily calorie intake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7732631\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wednesday &#8211; Eat as you wish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday &#8211; Fast and only consume 500 calories or if you count calories, just 25% of your daily calorie intake<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday &#8211; Eat as you wish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday &#8211; Fast and only consume 500 calories or if you count calories, just 25% of your daily calorie intake<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday &#8211; Eat as you wish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cycle continues until you decide to stop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=breaking_a_fast\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/11.png\" alt=\"breaking a fast\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One-meal-a-day_diet\"><\/span><b>One-meal-a-day diet\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as OMAD or the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/warrior-diet\/\">warrior diet<\/a>, this involves fasting for 20 hours a day and only allowing yourself a 4-hour window &#8211; usually at night &#8211; to get all your recommended daily calories. Some even take it further to a 1-hour eating window. Due to how extreme this diet is, it\u2019s best for beginners to avoid it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you\u2019ve tried all the above-listed IF methods and want to try something new and perhaps challenge yourself, then the one-meal-a-day diet may just be the thing for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat-Stop-Eat_diet\"><\/span><b>Eat-Stop-Eat diet\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is another expert-level form of intermittent fasting. On the eat-stop-eat diet, participants go a full 24 hours without eating anything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you stop eating one day at dinner time and don\u2019t eat anything until the next day at dinner. After the fasting period ends, you go back to eating normally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proponents of IF claim that this eating and fasting cycle has numerous health benefits and can help with weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A review published in 2023 suggested that intermittent fasting can help with weight management and body composition, while also offering improvements in glucose homeostasis and lipid profiles, and anti-inflammatory effects &#8211; potentially reducing the risk of cardiovascular and chronic illnesses (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9946909\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Break_a_Fast_Properly\"><\/span><b>How Do You Break a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-fast-properly\/\">Fast Properly<\/a>?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is breaking a fast with yogurt a good thing or will it cause unwanted side effects? Can you do it with fruit or protein? Here&#8217;s all you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re following the daily time-restricted versions of the IF diet &#8211; i.e. 16:8, 14:10, or 12:12, there really isn\u2019t anything you can do wrong when breaking a fast. However, on the 5:2 diet, alternate day fasting, and the eat-stop-eat diet, you may find that certain foods or heavy meals when breaking your fast lead to discomfort or indigestion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be on the safe side, here is a list of some foods to break intermittent fasting:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fermented_foods\"><\/span><b>Fermented foods<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, breaking a fast with yogurt is absolutely acceptable. Fermented foods and drinks such as yogurt, pickled vegetables, sauerkraut, kimchi, and unsweetened kefir help introduce good bacteria in your gut, which helps with digestion (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9003261\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruits\"><\/span><b>Fruits\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breaking a fast with fruit is another great way to open your feeding window. Not only are fruits rich in antioxidants and fiber, they also don\u2019t require a lot of energy to process, which is great for the digestive system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits are also fantastic to include in your diet to reduce your risk of chronic illness and metabolic syndrome (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6315720\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/what-should-you-eat\/vegetables-and-fruits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Opt for fruits with high water content such as berries (strawberries or blackberries), oranges, pineapples, watermelon, and oranges.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broths_and_soups\"><\/span><b>Broths and soups\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a reason why sick people often get served either of these two things. Nothing is easier on the digestive system than broth or soup.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While they can be used to break all methods of intermittent fasting, we highly recommend them for those who are doing the 5:2 diet, alternate day fasting, and the eat-stop-eat diet. It\u2019s sometimes good to give your digestive system something easily digestible after a fast before introducing solid foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-intermittent-fasting\/\"><i>Green Tea Intermittent Fasting: Benefits and Side Effects<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leafy_greens_and_other_cooked_non-starchy_vegetables\"><\/span><b>Leafy greens and other cooked non-starchy vegetables\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are generally low in calories and high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which can help ease the body back into eating while providing essential nutrients (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ars.usda.gov\/plains-area\/gfnd\/gfhnrc\/docs\/news-articles\/2013\/dark-green-leafy-vegetables\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegetable_and_fruit_juices_and_protein_smoothies\"><\/span><b>Vegetable and fruit juices and protein <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-smoothies-good-for-losing-weight\/\">smoothies<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with broth or soups, they\u2019re easily digestible, which means they won\u2019t overwhelm the digestive system. They\u2019re also rich in concentrated sources of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which are fantastic for your overall well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that a higher intake of fruit and vegetables has been linked with a reduced risk of metabolic syndrome (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10472713\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you choose to consume fruit or vegetable juices, be sure to choose blending over juicing. Although eating whole fruits and vegetables is ideal, blending is preferable to juicing as it keeps the fiber in the form of pulp, which is usually strained out of juices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poultry_and_lean_meats\"><\/span><b>Poultry and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/meats-for-weight-loss\/\">lean meats\u00a0<\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this may not be the first thing you reach for after longer fasts, breaking a fast with protein after shorter IF fasts is perfectly fine. Protein provides the body with energy that has been depleted through fasting as well as vitamins, and minerals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthy_fats_from_seeds_chia_pudding_anyone_eggs_avocados_etc\"><\/span><b>Healthy fats from seeds (chia pudding anyone?), eggs, avocados, etc.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=breaking_a_fast\">change your life for the better! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Are_the_Best_Liquids_to_Drink_While_Fasting\"><\/span><b>Which Are the Best Liquids to Drink While Fasting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IF allows you to have something to drink during the fasting window. However, not all drinks are allowed. The only permitted drinks you can have during the fasting window are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Plain water<\/strong> &#8211; Water is a great appetite suppressant that will help control hunger while fasting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding vegetables and fruit to water to make it taste better has become quite the trend. However, you shouldn\u2019t do this while on IF as it will add calories to your water, which might break your fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Unsweetened tea and black coffee<\/strong> &#8211; Sugar and milk both have calories and will break your fast.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_to_Avoid_When_Breaking_a_Fast\"><\/span><b>Foods to Avoid When Breaking a Fast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As explained above, the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-foods-to-break-a-fast\/\">best foods to break a fast<\/a> are those that don\u2019t overly tax your digestive system. Below is a list of foods that are NOT a good choice for breaking your fast:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw vegetables &#8211; Cooked vegetables are easier on the stomach than raw ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol and caffeinated beverages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fried foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods that are problematic for you personally<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too large or heavy a meal may cause indigestion or discomfort for some people after a longer fast<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Best_Foods_to_Eat_After_Fasting\"><\/span><b>What Are the Best Foods to Eat After Fasting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve broken your fast with any of the foods listed in the \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-break-a-fast\/\">how to break a fast<\/a> properly\u2019 section above, feel free to eat as you normally would. The good thing about IF is it doesn\u2019t limit what you can and can\u2019t eat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it\u2019s best to stick to healthy, balanced meals if you want to achieve your goals. Instead of indulging in a lot of junk foods, sugary drinks, fried foods, and unhealthy snacks, try creating balanced meals from healthier options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean animal proteins and plant proteins, healthy fats, whole grains, and lots of fruits and vegetables should make up the majority of foods you consume during your eating window (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/intermittent-fasting-surprising-update-2018062914156\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Make sure you also stay hydrated with water &#8211; not soda and other sugary drinks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/18-hour-fast\/\"><i>An 18-Hour Fast May Be Just Be What Your Body Needs for Optimal Health<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=breaking_a_fast\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9_1.png\" alt=\"breaking a fast\" \/><\/a><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_50_calories_break_a_fast\"><\/span><strong>Does 50 calories break a fast?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it possibly does. While some sources and experts say that consuming anything between 50 and 75 calories during the fasting window won\u2019t break your fast, there\u2019s no explicit scientific evidence that corroborates any specific claims.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of risking it, stick to zero calories by consuming the recommended plain water, black coffee, and unsweetened teas during this period.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_eggs_good_for_breaking_a_fast\"><\/span><strong>Are eggs good for breaking a fast?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, they are. Not only are they rich in protein, healthy fats, and a nutritional powerhouse, they\u2019re also easy for the digestive system to tolerate and are unlikely to make your stomach hurt.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_gain_weight_with_a_fast_metabolism\"><\/span><strong>How can you gain weight with a fast metabolism?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your body goals, having a \u201cfast\u201d metabolism can be a blessing or a curse. For those who want to lose weight, a faster metabolic rate is a blessing that helps them burn calories faster, ensuring that extra energy isn\u2019t turned into fat stores in the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, for anyone who is underweight and wants to gain weight, a faster metabolism is something of a curse as it can prevent you from gaining weight as you desire. Thankfully, all hope is not lost. Some tips that can help you gain weight with a fast metabolism include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat at a caloric surplus &#8211; Consuming more energy than your body burns a day will lead to weight gain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat more frequently &#8211; Not only will this help with your choice to eat a calorie surplus, you may also find out that you\u2019ve been undereating all along and that\u2019s why you\u2019re underweight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build muscle &#8211; Weight gain doesn\u2019t always have to be extra fat; increased muscle will increase the number on the scale and help sculpt your body. Muscle is best built through weightlifting\/strength training.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit cardio &#8211; We don\u2019t mean to ignore cardio completely. These workouts are essential for heart, lung, and general health. Instead, you should reduce the frequency or duration of cardio workouts and replace this with weightlifting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat healthily &#8211; This means choosing nutrient-dense foods such as whole grains, healthy fats, lean protein, and lots of fruits and vegetables to create balanced meals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on protein &#8211; It is incredible for muscle building, which as we\u2019ve mentioned above, will help you gain weight.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_3-day_fruit_weight_loss_diet_good\"><\/span><strong>Is a 3-day fruit weight loss diet good?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, it isn\u2019t. Also known as a 3-day fruit cleanse, it\u2019s a fad diet that promises weight loss and a healthy gut, but doesn\u2019t deliver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, fruits are good for you and an essential part of a weight loss diet, but only eating raw fruits or fruit juices is an unhealthy and unsustainable way to lose weight. All you\u2019ll lose is water weight and possibly some muscle mass, but not fat.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=breaking_a_fast&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-12.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=breaking_a_fast\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-12.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breaking a fast requires as much of a special effort and focus on time as when you start it. It\u2019s important to be careful and attentive to your body. You should choose what foods to eat during your first non-fasting meal carefully so as to avoid any unwanted side effects. Remember that you can always adjust your fast depending on your own limitations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting can be challenging for dieters as it\u2019s important to take care of your body. Make it a rule to consult a healthcare provider before you start this journey. In this way, you\u2019ll avoid any potential risks to your health and achieve your fitness goals much sooner. Take care and appreciate yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fasting is the practice of abstaining from food or drink or both and it has existed in society for centuries. 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