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Does black coffee break a fast?

Short answer

Black coffee usually does not break an intermittent fast because it has very few calories.

Step by step

1
Decide if your fast is strict, practical, medical, or religious.
2
Check whether black coffee contains calories, sugar, protein, fat, or sweeteners.
3
If unsure, keep the fasting window simple and move black coffee to your eating window.
Example

Use Fast Goblin notes to mark gray-area choices like black coffee, then compare hunger and consistency over a few fasts.

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Questions

Does black coffee break a fast?

Black coffee usually does not break an intermittent fast because it has very few 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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