Drink THIS For Serious Fasting Benefits

Summary

The video explains that water is the best beverage for fasting as it provides optimal hydration without calories or metabolism disruption. Other zero-calorie drinks like black coffee and tea are acceptable but less ideal for hydration. Small amounts of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice are also allowable. Broths and juices should typically be avoided as their protein or sugars respectively can interfere with the benefits of fasting. The video also notes that adding a small amount of fat like MCT oil or butter to coffee can help some people extend their fasts further but is not better than plain fasting. Proper hydration requires water plus electrolytes like sodium and potassium which the video's creator has formulated into a supplement.

Takeaways

• 😊 Water is the best drink for fasting - it hydrates perfectly and cleanses the body.
• 👍 Tea and black coffee are ok during fasting but water is still better for hydration.
• 🔬 Fasting triggers autophagy - the body's self-cleaning process for health benefits.
• ❌ Fruit or vegetable juices spike blood sugar, breaking your fast.
• 😖 Coffee and tea cause mild dehydration due to their caffeine content.
• 👌 Apple cider vinegar and lemon juice are almost calorie-free and provide benefits.
• 😋 'Bulletproof' coffee with fats may help extend your fast if struggling.
• ☠️ Bone broth breaks a fast - its protein content counters autophagy.
• 💦 Sodium and potassium supplementation prevents dehydration while fasting.
• 💉 Fasting reduces inflammation and boosts immunity if autophagy remains active.

Q & A

What are some of the main health benefits of fasting?

Some of the main health benefits of fasting include weight loss, improved metabolic health, reduced insulin resistance, increased energy and focus, enhanced immunity, reduced inflammation and pain, and activation of autophagy for cellular renewal.

Why is water considered the best drink for fasting?

Water is the best drink for fasting because it provides hydration without calories or particles that could negatively impact the fasting state. It supports cleansing of metabolic waste without interfering with autophagy or other fasting processes.

How does caffeine in coffee and tea impact hydration during a fast?

Caffeine has a slight diuretic effect which causes a small increase in fluid loss. So while coffee and tea provide fluids, the caffeine offsets some of the hydration benefit compared to pure water.

What is autophagy and why is it important during fasting?

Autophagy is the process where cells recycle damaged components. It is activated by fasting to allow the body to remove waste material and pathogens. Many of the benefits of fasting rely on autophagy activation.

Can you have apple cider vinegar or lemon juice during a fast?

Yes, small amounts of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice are generally acceptable during fasting. They provide few calories and some potential benefits. But for religious fasts, they may not be permitted.

How can bulletproof coffee support fasting?

Bulletproof coffee with MCT oil or butter won't enhance the benefits of fasting. But it can help extend a fast by providing some energy and satiety for those struggling with hunger and energy drops later in their fasts.

Is bone broth recommended for fasting?

Bone broth is not recommended for most fasting goals because it provides protein that can interfere with autophagy. It may help with gut healing but could offset other benefits.

Why are most juices not recommended when fasting?

Most juices contain high amounts of sugar that spike blood glucose, trigger insulin, provide calories, and fail to properly hydrate. Even with low sugar, juices tend to interfere with fasting processes.

What electrolytes need to be supplemented when fasting?

Sodium, potassium, and magnesium are the key electrolytes that should be supplemented during extended fasting to support hydration as fluid losses increase.

How can coconut water impact fasting?

Despite some health claims, coconut water tends to contain too much sugar to be compatible with fasting. It can raise blood sugar and provide calories that break the fast.