Does Coffee Mix With Intermittent Fasting?
Let’s face it — asking most people to give up their morning coffee is like suggesting they start their day by jumping into an ice bath. Not gonna happen. If you’ve joined the intermittent fasting bandwagon but worry about parting ways with your beloved brew, I’ve got some perky news for you.
The surprising truth about coffee during fasting windows: That steaming cup of black coffee? It’s actually getting a green light from nutrition experts for your fasting periods. When you sip on plain black coffee, your body stays in that coveted fasting state, keeping all those fat-burning benefits intact.
But before you celebrate by ordering a caramel macchiato with extra whipped cream, let’s pump the brakes. Those fancy coffee shop concoctions can pack a whopping 500 calories, which definitely throws your fasting goals out the window faster than you can say “venti.”
Excerpted from Rolling Out 25
