I Have No Appetite, Should I Eat? – Dr. Berg

Find out what to do if you have no appetite while doing keto and intermittent fasting.

0:00 Introduction: Zero appetite on keto and intermittent fasting
0:53 I have no appetite, should I eat?
1:30 What to eat if you have no appetite
1:41 What causes loss of appetite on keto and intermittent fasting?
2:28 Thanks for watching!

In this video, we’re going to discuss what you should do if you find yourself with zero appetite while doing keto and intermittent fasting.

Food has two purposes, to provide the body with fuel and with nutrients. If you are nutritionally deficient, which most people are, you may have problems going longer than a day without food. Low blood pressure and fainting episodes are common in people who go too long without eating.

Most people need to eat once a day, even if they have no appetite. If weight loss is not your goal, you should consume 2 meals per day, also if you don’t have an appetite.

You don’t have to consume a large meal if you have no appetite. Try consuming a small salad with a small amount of protein and fat.

Your stomach will shrink when you’re doing intermittent fasting. Your requirement for food will be less, so you won't need as many calories. You won’t even need the same amount of nutrients in some cases. This may cause your appetite to decrease.

In the morning if you have no appetite, don’t eat! Go as long as you can, but try to eat at least once per day to ensure your body gets enough nutrients.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, 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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Disclaimer:
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, 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 explains what to do if you have no appetite. I’ll see you in the next video.

[mement_mri]

It's sooo hard to eat when you have no appetite. :(

[JennMartinello]

Yep I am at that point zero appetite. I do have mental cravings, but I am not hungry.

[SophieSnyderDIYbabyDIYbaby]

i have no appetite it’s the weirdest thing. i’ve always loved food and had a huge appetite, but something happened literally overnight and i’m just never hungry or full anymore i wish i could just go back to when i was normal

[geovannigarreck]

This is me!.. I joked about it to my homegirl.. I said I've done fasted my appetite away..I had no idea when I started fasting for heath I would loose my long suffering relation with food. Best thing I could have done for my life! Thank you for this information I thought there was something wrong with me.

[aidamodder]

I am doing 20/4 IF and at some point I feel like I can eat everything but as soon as I see it on the plate I take 2 bits and I’m done 😩 I’m forcing my self. Thank you Dr I will have to force my self to eat more ! One week and I already lost 6kg (13lbs) 💪🏾

[lvnaylor]

Dr. Berg, you are so nice! Why are you thanking us? You're the one who's giving us all this valuable information and spending your time helping us!

[camilliareed]

Wow I just had this question yesterday... my appetite is gone... thanks for helping me figure this out.

[TheMuffinKitty]

Could you do a video on how to get all nutrients you need in one day in just one or two small meals?

[Pazuzu-]

I no longer can eat two meals a day, I just feel stupid, drowsy,  and inflammed...

[auroralane]

OMAD here and sometimes not hungry even after 24 hours. It's a weird feeling

[BaQu]

I started keto on the 25th of March. Exactly one week later I hear about IF on your channel and I loved the idea. I went instantly from eating 3 -4 times a day (including snacks) to twice a day (2pm and 10pm). Now a week later I feel like the 10pm meal seems redundant. I weighed 106kg at start now 98kg and my pot belly has gone down A LOT. I have you to thank for explaining ecerything in such detail. I am also doing magnesium, potassium, and apple cider vinegar among other things daily to keep those in check.

Still have occational bloating / plug issues with heavy salads but Im working on the doses.

Never felt better!!!

Really love what you are doing thank you!

[johnjames]

I started ketosis and intermittent fasting last May and have never been hungry in all that time, i eat bacon and eggs at 1pm then a large salad at 5pm with a little protein and fats and that’s it till the next day, I have stuck to this routine ever since I started and have steadily lost weight ever since I began. The strange thing is I never get bored with these two meals, I still think they are fantastic.

[taren]

It's almost scary how very little of an appetite I have. As a person who has had reoccurring binge eating episodes, the past week on Keto has been shocking. I'm still going through headaches and nausea, but my appetite is gone. I have no a want for eating. So far I've been eating once a day only because I know that I should eat something. I think I am going to incorporate some type of small berry or fruit into my daily snack. I'm at this point where the thought of food makes me sick to my stomach. The only thing I want is a string cheese sometimes. I wish I didn't have to eat to survive, it seems like such a chore now.

[reneamommabearketo]

Thank you for these little direct and straight to the point videos, That answer one question at a time ..

[EvandroNP]

Due to laziness to cook and lack of appetite, I accidentally starved myself and ran to McDonald's at 8am lol. This video was very useful, thank you

[zawadix]

I feel less hungry eating one meal a day and even when I eat my portions are small amazing....

[adhipathis]

Every time I have a question about keto you immediately upload a video with the answer xD

[michaelbrent]

I definitely argue your points. I’ve had zero appetite for over a year. I’m working over 50 hours a week, sleeping 10+ hours a day, and literally don’t feel hunger. Literally 4 chicken nuggets in one sitting makes me feel like I’ve eaten a 12 course meal. I gag/throw up if I force myself to eat.

So, by not even feeling hungry, do I just not eat, or do I force myself to eat something, knowing I’ll be sick?

[chinogambino]

Unless you want to be a weakling eat and start exercising, whether its calisthenics, going up hill or lifting. I've had to claw back lost strength needed for work because my deficit has been too high without even noticing, I'm barely ever hungry on keto and IM. Before I could maintain a lot of muscle without effort, now I've got to monitor whether I'm eating enough rather than too much which I never thought would happen.

[nadiablue]

Working out literally gave me my appetite back y’all