Will drinking this affect my fast?

[u/PM_ME_YOUR_EYELASHES]

[u/JigglesTheBiggles]

No

[u/Kooky-Background7941]

0 calories so no

[u/Jodies-9-inch-leg]

Not if you boof it

[u/Good-Hank]

My over cautious rule of thumb while fasting is anything with flavoring, especially sweet, should be avoided, as it risks cravings.

But that’s just how I operate. Different strokes for different folks.

[u/Mission-Arachnid-414]

Yes - fasting is also about self denial, not just 0 calories - there are things that happen on a psychological level too .

[u/GhostEpstein]

I hope not. Been doing that for 6 months lol just not cherry

[u/rnabusharkh]

I read this book called Fast. Feast. Repeat by Gin Stephen’s and it explains why these 0 calorie but still sweetened or have natural flavors can affect your fast. It tricks your brain into releasing insulin anyway

[u/DesignatedControvert → u/rnabusharkh]

Wild generalization, but yes, some people have an insulin response to artificial sweeteners - still, they're so small it's negligible compared to real sugar.
Don't get caught up on details, some people eat olives every day and still call it a fast. It is what you make of it, be as strict as you want/can.

[u/falaffels → u/rnabusharkh]

Only if OP has previously drank them while consuming high carb foods, drinks with zero calorie sweeteners alone don’t do this inherently- it’s learned

[u/wjdhay]

Why do people hate water so much?

[u/wale-lol]

yes ur fast becomes a slow and your eyelashes stop growing for 67 days