Tag: Black coffee and fasting

According to numerous studies, plain black coffee contains a negligible number of calories and will not break your fast. However, the crucial question for those following the popular 16:8 intermittent fasting method is whether the additions of milk, sugar, or sweeteners are permissible during the fasting window.

A 2020 study found black coffee did not affect glucose levels after a 10-hour fast. This is great news for coffee lovers asking: can I have espresso while intermittent fasting? Yes, you can, but with a few important rules.