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What breaks a fast

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What Breaks a Fast

Does Coffee Break a Fast? Black Coffee, Cream, Sweeteners and More

Plain black coffee is fine for most fasting goals. Here is where milk, sugar, sweeteners and "bulletproof" coffee change the answer.

Oct 12, 2026

What Breaks a Fast

Do Supplements Break a Fast? 30 Common Supplements Checked

Most capsules and tablets carry almost no calories. Gummies, protein powders and amino acids are where fasts actually get broken.

Oct 12, 2026

What Breaks a Fast

Electrolytes While Fasting: When You Need Them and How Much

On a 16-hour fast, most people don't need anything but water. Longer fasts, hard training and heat are when sodium, potassium and magnesium become worth a look.

Oct 12, 2026