What Are Some Drinks That You Can Have On a Long Fast?
Okay, first of all, I am not talking about alcoholic drinks. That would definitely defeat the whole purpose of getting healthy! There are a few drinks that you can have on a long fast to help get you through and even help promote autophagy.
- Black Organic Dark Roast Coffee
- Green Tea
- Herbal Tea
- Homemade Clove Tea
Some doctors do not recommend having anything during the first three days of a fast. This is fine but you may need something a bit more than water to get you through. It also may be necessary if you have any problems.
Why You Should Have Other Drinks When You Do a Long Fast
I am not going to lie. Long fasts are not easy! I have been doing intermittent fasting for almost two years for health reasons. That fasting has been 16/8 which means I eat my meals in an 8 hour window and I drink only water for the remaining 16. It is amazing how your body adapts when you give it the chance!
Typically you do not take in anything with calories when you are fasting but I had a problem last night. This five-day water fast is kicking my @$$. My blood sugar was 50 mg/dL! This is not good. If you do not have diabetes and your blood sugar falls below 55 mg/dL you are in danger of passing out. It’s called hypoglycemia and it’s very serious. My poor husband was very worried about me. I had 1 1/2 ounces of pomegranate juice mixed with 1/4 tsp. of Trace Mineral Drops. That did the trick. This is why it is important to test your glucose levels if you attempt a long fast.
More Drink Options
There is a great video by Dr. Jin W. Sung explaining all of the benefits of a five-day water fast.
Dr. Sung clarifies that not everyone can get through the five days without a little something extra. He suggests to those who are having difficulty in day three to add a little bone broth or a mixture of lemon-lime water mixed with a bit of grade B maple syrup to the diet (I prefer grade A). Please do not use fake maple syrup as that contains high-fructose corn syrup. Make sure it is pure.
I WANT FOOD!!!
I think that I might be getting a bit hangry. It is not easy being a chef and having to forego food for five days! I will check in tomorrow and am looking forward to sharing how I come out of the fast gently. Luckily I have some cooked broccoli rabe in the fridge waiting for me! Sign up for my emails as I will be creating lots of colorful, tasty recipes for health and healing.
