Acceptable Liquids During Fasting: COMPLETE LIST

Find out what to drink while fasting and what not to drink while fasting—a new, updated video!

Previous video on acceptable liquids with intermittent fasting:

More videos on soda and artificial sweeteners:

0:00 Introduction: What can you drink while fasting?
0:25 Drinks to avoid while fasting
10:23 What to drink while fasting
11:50 Check out this video on my lemon and ACV drink!

Today we're going to talk about what you should drink while fasting and what you shouldn't drink while fasting.

I have done other videos on acceptable liquids while fasting, but I'm always getting new information and updating my videos so you can get the best and most current information.

Keep in mind that calories matter when it comes to fasting. The more calories you consume, the more problems you'll have while fasting.

Drinks not to consume while fasting:
• Bone broth
• Collagen powder
• BCAA
• Coconut water
• Coffee with sugar or flavors
• Pre-workout drinks
• Energy drinks
• Sports drinks
• Commercial electrolyte drinks (electrolyte powder sweetened with a natural sweetener like stevia is fine)
• Soda with artificial sweeteners (sodas with stevia, xylitol, erythritol, or monk fruit are fine)
• Beer and alcohol
• Soy drinks
• Milk
• Drinks with bouillon cubes (if the bouillon doesn't have MSG and maltodextrin, then it's fine to have)

Drinks that are acceptable but may set you back just slightly:
• Bulletproof coffee
• Coffee with a small amount of half-and-half or cream
• Dry wine
• Almond milk (check the ingredients)

Drinks you can have while fasting:
• Water (carbonated water, water with electrolytes, and water with apple cider vinegar, lemon, or lime are all fine)
• Tea
• Black coffee

It's important to consume sea salt while fasting—you can add sea salt to your drinks throughout the day.

You can also take supplements while fasting as long as they aren't protein powders. It can actually be beneficial to take supplements while fasting.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps explain what to drink while fasting and what not to drink while fasting. I'll see you in the next video.

[HillbillyRefrigeration]

Since I’ve been fasting and intermittent fasting all the guys at work have developed an opinion about me. However one of them asked me the other day how much weight have you lost? Another one sad you look better like brighter. They can clearly tell that I have plenty of energy because I’m out working then. I’ve watched this channel for a couple of years now but never took anything serious because I was lazy and was just making excuses. A little bit of discipline and finally the desire to be a better version of myself has pushed me fully off the edge and I plan on doing this for the rest of my life. A couple weeks ago I was 265 pounds this morning I weighed in at 246.2. Thanks doctor for your free information that is changing my life.!!!

[MeditationPortal]

0:34 Drinks you need to avoid while fasting:
• Bone broth: because it has protein and protein stimulate insulin
• Collagen powder: same issue as bone broth
• Branch Chain Amino Acids: same issue as bone broth
• Coconut water: because it has a good amount of sugar
• Coffee: black coffee is totally fine. Whole cream you can do but there's going to be a slight decrease in some of the benefits of your fast
• Bulletproof coffee: if you're trying to lose weight and have done fasting for a period of time maybe just have the black coffee, but if you're trying to maintain weight go for bulletproof coffee
• Energy drinks/Gatorade: because they have sugar
• Soda with artificial sweeteners: Even though they don't have sugar, they have artificial chemicals that interrupt the microbiome in your gut that can indirectly cause problems with your insulin levels
• Alcohol
• Soy drinks: avoid them
• Almond milk: if it's just almond and water, maybe, but it still has calorie
• Milk: avoid milk. Yogurt has more sugar than kefir, if you had a choice between yogurt and kefir, go for kefir
• Beverages with bouillon cubes: if you can find ones without maltodextrin or monosodium glutamate then they're good
10:23 What you can drink while fasting:
• Water
• Electrolytes
• Apple cider vinegar
• Adding lemon/lime
• Supplements (make sure they're not protein powder type)
• Green tea
• Black coffee (maybe with a little cream or half and half)
• Don't forget sea salt

Thank you Dr. Berg
Sincerely, 11 : 11 Meditation Portal Channel

[PathToTheNFL]

I am day 5 of a 3 day fast. So far, I have lost 13lbs. The last time I lost 13 pounds faster than this was when I was a champion boxer in the Army. Back then, I lost 13lbs. of water in one day. Fast forward 25 years and this time around it feels so much more natural and easier. Everyone wants to know how I’m doing it. I tell them everything is hard until it’s easy. I am so grateful to go through this process with only the first day being the most difficult. Hooah!!!

[stephopalopal]

Thank you for changing my life.. was 253lbs.. now 133lbs..IF.. and prolonged fast 3days once a mnth..5ft10 female/ 52yroldomad..lowcarbhighfat( healthy keto).. blood test the best.. my doctor is impressed..most of all I am!!! Feel so good and long walks and swimming every other day for at least 1 hour.. anxiety gone.. sleep great.. cognitive ways great.. focus better..no meds!!! Thank you dr.berg!! Thank you all of you!! Thank you to myself.. 😉👍❤️

[MssConductOfficial]

completed a 5 day 120 hour and two minute water fast with himalayan salt sprinkled into it, I'm transitioning to alternate day fasting 36 hour fasts, thank you, i'll focus on yerba mate, green tea, matcha, and black coffee. Thank you for your insights I have been on this journey for 3 years and countinuously learning.

[Time.Space.Heal.]

Just completed my first 38 hr fast!
I do OMAD in the week and 2 meals on the weekend. Feeling great!

[flam]

Not feeling good? I recommend 2 Dr Berg videos a day for the next 30 days.
You will willingly choose to change the way you eat and experience feeling way better!

[timsnyder]

20 lbs down in 3 weeks! 20/4 with workin out. I feel absolutely fantastic

[stellbanne]

Been following your videos Dr. Berg. Been doing intermittent fasting for a year now. I start with black coffee with lemon juice and honey in the morning and eat nothing until midday. I start with a green smoothie at midday before lunch. I
also work out 3 times a week with dumbbells. I just noticed the other day, that I no longer have belly fat and cellulite. I used to think that if I don't have breakfast I will be too hungry to work but instead I have more energy.

[mistejoe]

I’ve been fasting for about 4 days now. Around day 3 I started feeling awful and got so a lot of stomach problems, feeling really drowsy, and was having trouble focusing. I added some half and half to my coffee and I felt so much better after an hour. All my symptoms went away. I’m still losing 2 pounds as well

[fidelcatsro]

Sharing Dr Bergs notes:

Drinks not to consume while fasting:
• Bone broth
• Collagen powder
• BCAA
• Coconut water
• Coffee with sugar or flavors
• Pre-workout drinks
• Energy drinks
• Sports drinks
• Commercial electrolyte drinks (electrolyte powder sweetened with a natural sweetener like stevia is fine)
• Soda with artificial sweeteners (sodas with stevia, xylitol, erythritol, or monk fruit are fine)
• Beer and alcohol
• Soy drinks
• Milk
• Drinks with bouillon cubes (if the bouillon doesn't have MSG and maltodextrin, then it's fine to have)

Drinks that are acceptable but may set you back just slightly:
• Bulletproof coffee
• Coffee with a small amount of half-and-half or cream
• Dry wine
• Almond milk (check the ingredients)

Drinks you can have while fasting:
• Water (carbonated water, water with electrolytes, and water with apple cider vinegar, lemon, or lime are all fine)
• Tea
• Black coffee

It's important to consume sea salt while fasting—you can add sea salt to your drinks throughout the day.

You can also take supplements while fasting as long as they aren't protein powders. It can actually be beneficial to take supplements while fasting

Thank you Dr Berg!! 🐱👍🏿

[warehouseman]

I'm starting my 4th week of fasting after watching your videos. I'm fortunate my insurance let me take Ozempic. Still on .25 for another week. I only eat between 12pm and 6pm. My weight in this morning, I'm down 22 pounds, and 2 inches off my chest and inches off my waist. Thank you for all the information I've gained from watching you. I'd love to have a personal plan from you moving forward. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. You and your channel has been a great help to making my journey a reality. God Bless you 🙏

[welshdevil]

I've been almost two years on keto, and about 18 months of intermittent fasting, black coffee and black tea haven't affected me at all. Doctor Berg's videos have truly been life changing. My go to drink is acv, lime and water, question, does inulin fibre break a fast?

[melablu]

In 4 hours I am finished with my 7day water fast 🎉 third time done in my life. This time lost 17lbs. I was very dizzy actually but it is worth it. You start with a new body. My next goal is to not fall for sugar, carbs and alcohol again. I have this thing that I can get fat very quickly but at the same time I can lose weight very quickly. I am a balloon boy 😂

[NeutronRob]

Answered a lot of questions, especially the use of whole cream (Heavy whipping cream) and half and half in black coffee. Thanks for the all the great information.

[lovethonaga]

Thanks DR. Eric, started IF 2nd October and today I feel good about myself. Lost some weight. I’m grateful

[nilighosh]

His presentation is excellent, packed with useful information. Just wonderful. Thank you Dr Berg.

[taananaki]

2 weeks doing omad fasting I have lost 6, 5kg feeling so good like never before thank you doctor, I'm not taking any sugary foods .

2months now I have lost 14.5kg will keep on updating Doc you are a life saver 🙌

3months 16.5kg

[Worldpeace]

It's amazing to me that the ones of us who are disciplined enough to follow the guidelines of Dr Berg, That others are quick to judge. I never eat at night and like Dr Berg I haven't ever had a weight problem. My brain, body and soul is well because I run on good energy from 8 hours sleep and doing the right thing Every single day

[juniormedina]

The diabetes pushed me to do this, glad I started! Started with 326 and currently 310 in just 1.5 weeks.

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