What can you drink during intermittent ginger-fasting-fenetre-2026">fasting?
The golden rule: zero sugar, zero insulin response. Here's a practical guide to fasting-friendly drinks.
Will it break your fast?
| Drink | Breaks fast? | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ❌ No | 0 calories |
| Black coffee | ❌ No | ~2 kcal |
| Plain tea | ❌ No | 0-2 kcal |
| sugar-free ginger shot | ❌ No | Near-zero kcal, no insulin spike |
| Fruit juice | ✅ Yes | Sugar = insulin response |
| Sugary ginger concentrate | ✅ Yes | 34g sugar/100ml = massive insulin spike |
Why ginger is perfect for fasting
- Reduces fasting nausea (5-HT3 receptor antagonist)
- Enhances fat burning via thermogenesis and AMPK activation
- Natural appetite suppressant — makes fasting windows easier
- Anti-inflammatory — supports autophagy (the main benefit of fasting)
INTI — organic ginger + turmeric + black pepper, zero added sugar. Fasting-approved.