Fasting question
Does sugar break a fast?
Short answer
Sugar breaks a fast because it adds calories and raises the fast-breaking signal clearly.
Step by step
1
Decide your fasting start and end times before the day begins.
2
Save sugar for the eating window if you want a clean fast.
3
End the fasting timer when you start eating.
Example
Food questions are usually timer questions: if you eat it, stop the fast and log the meal time.
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Does sugar break a fast?
Sugar breaks a fast because it adds calories and raises the fast-breaking signal clearly.
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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