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Can You Take Stevia While Fasting? Does Stevia Break a Fast?
Dr. Mario OstDr. Mario Ost•

Can You Take Stevia While Fasting? Does Stevia Break a Fast?

Stevia, the low-calorie natural sweetener obtained from a plant, may not break your fast as it has no calories. You can use it to sweeten zero-calorie drinks to consume during your fast. But watch out for any additives in stevia products that may activate an insulin response and bring you out of your fasted state during intermittent fasting. 

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Can You Chew Gum While Intermittent Fasting? Does Gum Break a Fast?
Dr. Mario OstDr. Mario Ost•

Can You Chew Gum While Intermittent Fasting? Does Gum Break a Fast?

Chewing gum with sugar can break your fast, especially if you chew multiples of it. Sugar-free gum has no sugar, so you can chew it while fasting. Gum may help control hunger while fasting and freshen your breath. 

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Intermittent Fasting for Women Over 50
Dr. Mario OstDr. Mario Ost•

Intermittent Fasting for Women Over 50

Intermittent fasting (IF) works by alternating fasting and eating periods that prompt the body’s metabolism. Due to growing success, research on IF and supportive apps are constantly evolving. Convenient IF apps like Fastic enhance your experience by tracking your progress and helping you stick to your fasting schedule.

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Can You Take Vitamins While Fasting? Do Vitamins Break a Fast?
Dr. Mario OstDr. Mario Ost•

Can You Take Vitamins While Fasting? Do Vitamins Break a Fast?

Vitamins can’t break a fast. It depends on the kind of vitamin supplements, as some have additives and sugars that can interfere with your fast. Also, some vitamins are best taken with food, so those vitamins should be avoided while fasting. Keep in mind, that a healthy, well-balanced plant-forward diet that covers your individual daily energy requirements provides all vitamins and micronutrients in optimal doses. Food first! 

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Can You Drink Water While Intermittent Fasting? Does Water Break a Fast?
Dr. Mario OstDr. Mario Ost•

Can You Drink Water While Intermittent Fasting? Does Water Break a Fast?

You can drink water during intermittent fasting, as only food and high-calorie drinks should be avoided. Water can only break a dry fast, a type of fast. Drinking plenty of water is highly recommended during fasting periods in an intermittent fasting diet for weight loss. 

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Does Black Coffee Break a Fast?
Dr. Mario OstDr. Mario Ost•

Does Black Coffee Break a Fast?

Are you one of those people who look forward to a warm cup of coffee every morning?

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My AI: The new Health AI Chat answers all your questions
Julia HochmannJulia Hochmann•

My AI: The new Health AI Chat answers all your questions

Today we'd like to introduce you to a recently released feature of the FASTIC app: The AI Health Assistant "My AI".

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Fastic releases Food Scan — Meal Tracking & Analysing Made Easy
Christoph HandmannChristoph Handmann•

Fastic releases Food Scan — Meal Tracking & Analysing Made Easy

Fastic's new AI-powered meal & calorie tracker will change the way you eat! The Fastic Food Scanner

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The Art of Breaking Your Fast: Let's Do It Right Together!
Julia HochmannJulia Hochmann•

The Art of Breaking Your Fast: Let's Do It Right Together!

Concluding a fast may appear simple – just eat, right? Not quite. There's substantial research suggesting that how you break a fast can impact the benefits you gain. Let's journey through the science and practice of wrapping up a fast, ensuring you harness the full potential of your efforts.

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What Our Community Says: The Power of Intermittent Fasting
Julia HochmannJulia Hochmann•

What Our Community Says: The Power of Intermittent Fasting

Hello everyone! We always love hearing from our community, and today, we’re delighted to share a testimonial from one of our members, Lauren. In a recent YouTube video, she shed light on her experience with intermittent fasting and how it’s transformed her life. 

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Sleep and Intermittent Fasting: The Duo for a Healthier You
Julia HochmannJulia Hochmann•

Sleep and Intermittent Fasting: The Duo for a Healthier You

There is nothing like waking up refreshed after a good night's sleep. The world seems brighter, tasks more manageable, and that unmistakable glow on your face speaks volumes. But there's more. There's a deep connection between our sleep patterns, our eating habits, and our overall well-being. Let's take a closer look at how intermittent fasting, sleep, and well-being are intertwined.

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New: Fastic Score — AI-Driven Diagnostics to Elevate Your Path to Wellness and Self-Care
Julia HochmannJulia Hochmann•

New: Fastic Score — AI-Driven Diagnostics to Elevate Your Path to Wellness and Self-Care

We’re super excited to introduce the latest update for Fastic: The Fastic Score!

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Does Intermittent Fasting Help with Weight Loss?
Julia HochmannJulia Hochmann•

Does Intermittent Fasting Help with Weight Loss?

Intermittent Fasting has taken the world of nutrition by storm, promising to shed pounds and promote health. But does it live up to its promises, especially when it comes to weight loss? Let's take a closer look.

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Mommy Makeover: How Intermittent Fasting Transformed My Postpartum Journey
Julia HochmannJulia Hochmann•

Mommy Makeover: How Intermittent Fasting Transformed My Postpartum Journey

Becoming a mother is a life-changing experience, filled with joy, love, and countless new challenges. One challenge that many mothers face, myself included, is the struggle to regain their pre-pregnancy shape and health after giving birth. However, I want to share with you how I discovered a game-changer on my journey to postpartum wellness – intermittent fasting with the help of the Fastic fasting app.

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Intermittent Fasting: What are the benefits?
Tobias BörnerTobias Börner•

Intermittent Fasting: What are the benefits?

A tasty hot-topic in the health industry, intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to exposure from celebrities such as Halle Berry and Hugh Jackman. But what is it about this style of eating that entices Hollywood's finest?

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Types of intermittent fasting: Which is best for you?
Tobias BörnerTobias Börner•

Types of intermittent fasting: Which is best for you?

Which Type of Intermittent Fasting is Best for You?

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Intermittent Fasting: What to Eat to Fuel Your Fast
Tobias BörnerTobias Börner•

Intermittent Fasting: What to Eat to Fuel Your Fast

Here at Fastic, we’ve helped over 27 million people to better their health with intermittent fasting. Each one of those people has different needs, different goals and even different dietary preferences, all looking for the perfect combination of foods to fuel their day.

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Fastic user Don Gunton loses over 100 pounds to save his life
Ben BakBen Bak•

Fastic user Don Gunton loses over 100 pounds to save his life

In a recent episode of The Feel Good Podcast featuring Fastic founder Phillip Wayman, the spotlight was on Don Gunton, a 48-year-old Fastic app user who shared an inspiring journey of losing over 100 lbs through the practice of intermittent fasting. This incredible transformation not only saved his life but also revitalized his sense of well-being.

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