Fasting Basics

Yes, chocolate fits during intermittent fasting only in the eating window; any bite during fasting hours breaks the fast.

No, eating cucumber during an intermittent fast breaks the fast because it contains calories, though it fits well in eating windows.

Yes, in intermittent fasting you can eat dry fruits only in the eating window; any portion during the fast breaks it.

No, biscuits break intermittent fasting; save biscuit snacks for your eating window and stick to zero-calorie drinks while fasting.

Yes, during intermittent fasting, carbs belong in the eating window; the fasting window stays calorie-free.

No, flaxseed water during an intermittent fast adds calories and interrupts strict fasting.

No. Milk tea breaks an intermittent fasting window because milk adds calories and can trigger an insulin response.

Yes, almonds fit intermittent fasting during eating windows; any almonds during the fast add calories and break the fast.

No—any banana ends a fasting window because fruit calories break the fast; keep bananas for your eating window.

No. Eating an apple during intermittent fasting breaks the fast; save apples for your eating window.