Fasting Basics

Yes, plain unsweetened tea fits intermittent fasting; add-ins with calories—like milk, sugar, or honey—break the fast.

Yes, plain water is allowed during intermittent fasting windows and supports hydration; skip sweetened or calorie-containing drinks.

Yes—black coffee fits intermittent fasting; skip sweeteners and cream, and keep caffeine moderate for a clean fast.

Yes, a planned indulgence can fit into intermittent fasting, but keep your eating window and avoid all-day grazing.

No—fruit breaks a fast; enjoy fruit during eating windows, and stick to water, black coffee, or plain tea while fasting.

Yes—plain green tea during intermittent fasting is fine; keep it unsweetened and skip milk or cream.

Yes, jeera water during an intermittent fast is fine if it’s plain—no sugar, honey, lemon, milk, or seeds swallowed.

No, fruit juice contains calories and sugars, so during intermittent fasting it breaks the fast; stick to water, black coffee, or plain tea.

No, juice during intermittent fasting breaks the fast because fruit juice contains calories and sugars that end a fasting state.

No, honey during a fasting window adds calories and breaks an intermittent fast; keep honey for the eating window.