Tag: Spices and fasting

According to Zero Longevity Science, a small amount of dried herbs and spices (one teaspoon or less) is generally fine during fasting for weight loss and metabolic health. The crucial question is whether spices have enough calories or cause a significant enough insulin response to break a fast. This guide will provide the definitive answer, explaining which spices are safe and which ones to avoid.

Most dried herbs and spices contain minimal calories, with a typical teaspoon holding fewer than 5, making them unlikely to disrupt a standard intermittent fast. This low caloric impact is key to understanding whether spices break intermittent fasting and how to incorporate them safely into your routine.