What to Drink While Fasting and What to Avoid

Liquid calories are still calories so they will break your fast. When quenching your thirst and staying hydrated during a fast, focus on the basics: plain water, herbal tea and, in moderation, tea and coffee with no sweeteners or milk/cream.

You can drink:

  • Water
  • Sparkling water (including flavored ones)
  • Unsweetened teas (green, black, oolong, chai, rooibos, etc.)
  • Black coffee
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Which drinks should you avoid while fasting (as they will break your fast)? They include:

  • Apple cider vinegar and other vinegars
  • Kombucha
  • Soda (even diet)
  • Energy drinks (including those with zero-calorie sweeteners)
  • Alcohol

Read this blog to learn about six more drinks to avoid — and #4 might surprise you!