Fasting question
Can you have sports drink while intermittent fasting?
Short answer
Most sports drinks break a fast because they contain sugar and calories.
Step by step
1
Look up the calories and ingredients for sports drink.
2
Choose a rule before the fast starts so you are not deciding while hungry.
3
Use the same rule for at least a few fasts before judging whether it works.
Example
If sports drink makes you hungrier, switch back to water, plain tea, or black coffee for a cleaner test.
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Questions
Can you have sports drink while intermittent fasting?
Most sports drinks break a fast because they contain sugar and calories.
Safety note: Educational only. People who are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, have diabetes, take glucose-affecting medication, have a history of eating disorders, or feel unwell should speak with a qualified clinician before fasting.
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