Episode 174 - Does Coffee Break a Fast?!

Technically anything with calories will break a fast so black coffee doesn't break a fast. Keep in mind, caffeine tends to trigger the release of stress hormones like cortisol so I wouldn't have it first thing in the morning. Instead, I would wait a couple hours to let the body wake up naturally. Using coffee strategically before your workouts is a great way to get an extra boost without spending tons of money on a preworkout drink. I talked about this in my interview with Menno Henselmans (episode 169). Also, keep an eye on the source of your coffee because most mainstream coffee has mold, and pesticides which can cause many adverse health issues. (autoimmunity, cancer, mood disorders, GI problems...etc). If you are adding milk, sugar and cream to your coffee this technically will break your fast and could cause quite the spike in blood sugar. If your goal is weight loss, then learning to enjoy your coffee or espresso black might be a better choice. You are better off breaking your fast with a protein-focused breakfast earlier in the day to maximise satiety and stabilize your blood sugar for the rest of the day. If you love the Get Lean Eat Clean Podcast, we’d love for you to subscribe, rate, and give a review on Apple Podcasts. Until next time! Links: Watch Get Lean Eat Clean podcast video episodes on YouTube! https://www.21dayfastingchallenge.com/ https://www.upgradedformulas.com/pages/kit?rfsn=6677062.f87541&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6677062.f87541 X3 Bar: Variable Resistance Technology allows for a full body workout in only 10 minutes! https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100286468-13650338 | Listen to the Get Lean Eat Clean Podcast | ►iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-lean-eat-clean/id1540391210 ►Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0QmJzYZsdV6tUNbDxaPJjS | Connect with Brian | ►Website | https://www.briangryn.com ►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bdgryn ►Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/getleanandeatclean ►Twitter | https://twitter.com/grynnerwinner