What is dirty fasting?
To understand dirty fasting, you’ll need to know the basics ofintermittent fasting (IF).
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Dirty fastingis a term used to describe consuming some calories during a fasting window.
Where is the line here?"
“If 100 calories during a fasting period is dirty fasting, what is 150 calories?
And so on.”
Ideally, zero calories should be consumed during fasting periods.
Summary
Does dirty fasting “work”?
These IF methods have been shown toboost fat loss3,improve blood lipid levels4, andreduce blood pressure5.
Who should try dirty fasting?
Of course, whatand how muchyou choose to eat when you’re dirty fasting matters.
Dirty fasting how-to.
This means that both healthy and not-so-healthy high-calorie foods and drinks should be avoided.
FAQ
Is dirty fasting still fasting?
How many calories will break a fast?
There are differing opinions on whatbreaks a fast.
“Ideally, zero calories should be consumed during fasting periods,” Tinsley says.
Does lemon water break a fast?
Lemon water contains negligible calories, so it’s unlikely to break a fast.
However, some experts recommend plain-water-only fasting to ensure your fasted state isn’t compromised.
The takeaway.
If you’re interested in starting fasting, here’sa sample meal plan to kick you off.