Is 25 Calories Breaking a Fast? Understanding the Rules
                                
                                
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                                Many fasting experts suggest that consuming fewer than 50 calories during a fasting window is unlikely to completely disrupt a fast for metabolic purposes, though it technically ends the fast. The answer depends heavily on your specific health goals and what you hope to achieve during your fasting period.