Lemon water: does it break a fast?
Does not break a fastA squeeze of lemon is about 2–5 kcal: in practice it does not break a fast. Claims that it "detoxes" or speeds up your metabolism are not supported. If you drink it often, rinse your mouth with water afterwards to protect your teeth.
Approximate energy: ≈2–5 kcal
More questions
- Green tea, unsweetenedDoes not break a fast
- Matcha in water, unsweetenedDoes not break a fast
- Mate tea bag (mate cocido), unsweetenedDoes not break a fast
- Tereré (cold yerba mate)Does not break a fast
- Flavored waterIt depends
- Unsweetened almond milkIt depends
- Mints or hard candy with sugarBreaks a fast
- Sugar-free mintsIt depends
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