As for having coffee or tea during your fast, you should be just fine. As a general rule of thumb, if you drink something with less than 50 calories, then your body will remain in the fasted state. So, your coffee with a splash of milk or cream is just fine Tea should be no … Read more
The popular 16:8 Leangains protocol (fasting 16 hours and eating during the 8-hour window) actually goes so far as to say that coffee with “a splash of milk” is acceptable in the fasted state (ooh, spoil yourselves, why don’t you). Can I put milk in my coffee while intermittent fasting? As for having coffee or … Read more
With only 1.75 grams of carbs per 1/4 cup (59 mL), both heavy and whipping cream can be considered keto-friendly ( 3 , 4 ). For this reason, many people on keto diets rely on whipping cream or heavy cream as a sugar-free coffee creamer or to make keto-friendly desserts, such as chocolate mousse. Does … Read more
If you want to sweeten coffee but prefer natural sugar, try a spoonful of maple syrup, molasses, honey, or agave These less-processed forms of sugar are easier for your body to digest, and they’ll add interesting flavors to your coffee. What can I use to sweeten coffee? Agave. Agave nectar is a natural sweetener derived … Read more