One of the main goals with intermittent fasting is to reduce the insulin response in order to tap into fat burning mechanisms. Because 1 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream contains such a small amount of net carbohydrates, this likely won’t spike insulin and therefore won’t break your fast Does heavy cream in coffee break a fast? … Read more
The popular 16:8 Leangains protocol (fasting 16 hours and eating during the 8-hour window) actually goes so far as to say that coffee with “a splash of milk” is acceptable in the fasted state (ooh, spoil yourselves, why don’t you). Can I put milk in my coffee while intermittent fasting? As for having coffee or … Read more
Just remember the rule of thumb to stay under 50 calories when using any coffee creamer while fasting. unsweetened vanilla almond milk is an excellent option if you like the taste of vanilla in your coffee. Are there any creamers that don’t break a fast? The Smart for Life Zero Calorie Coffee Creamer is a … Read more