Dr. Parliament's Guide to Fasting: What Liquids Can You Drink?

TLDRIn this video, Dr. Parliament discusses what liquids you can drink during the fasting period without disturbing your hormonal balance. He emphasizes that water is the best option but provides a list of permissible liquids that contain less than 20 calories. He also warns against consuming liquids with sugar or oil, as they can disrupt the fasting rhythm.

Key insights

🥤Drinking water is the best option during the fasting period to maintain hormonal balance.

Black coffee without sugar or milk can support autophagy during fasting.

🍵Green tea without sugar or milk can help extend the fasting period.

🍲Vegetable soup with less than 20 calories is acceptable during fasting.

🍋Lemon or lime water without sugar can be consumed during fasting.

Q&A

Can I drink black coffee with sugar during fasting?

No, any calories, including those from sugar, can disrupt the hormonal balance during fasting.

Can I drink fruit juices during fasting?

No, fruit juices contain sugar, which can stimulate insulin and break the fast.

Can I add spices like ginger to liquids during fasting?

Spices without calories, like ginger, are acceptable during fasting.

Are energy drinks or flavored water allowed during fasting?

No, any drink with calories, including energy drinks or flavored water, can disturb the fasting rhythm.

Can I drink coconut oil during fasting?

No, any food with oil, including coconut oil, can disrupt the digestive hormonal balance and break the fast.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Dr. Parliament introduces the topic of what liquids can be consumed during fasting.

01:46He debunks the myth that drinking liquids without calories does not affect fasting.

02:30Dr. Parliament explains that any diet containing more than 10 to 20 calories can disrupt hormonal balance during fasting.

03:40He provides a list of liquids that can be consumed during fasting, including black coffee, green tea, vegetable soup, and lemon/lime water.

07:00Dr. Parliament warns against liquids with sugar or oil, such as energy drinks or coconut oil, as they can disrupt the fasting rhythm.

09:08He emphasizes that water is still the best option during fasting and encourages viewers to share their tips and tricks for extending the fasting period.