There's just something about Diet Coke … believe us, we get it. But now, you're making some changes — exercising a little more, trying intermittent fasting, drinking more and more water — whew, so much water. You gave up your precious Diet Coke, but you're wondering if you had to.

Erythritol — it's not exactly a household word. So, either you already know what it is and are here to find out about all things erythritol and fasting, or you've gone down the what breaks a fast rabbit hole and landed here! No matter what brought you here, welcome!

When embracing a new lifestyle like intermittent fasting, you may notice some changes in the way you feel. Some good (hello, sleeping better and better blood pressure), some bad (dizziness, headaches, etc.), and some weird or unexpected –– like feeling cold –– wait, does fasting make you cold?

If you're a caffeine fiend, you're probably thrilled black coffee is on our list of what you can drink while fasting. But what if black coffee isn't your thing? Does coffee with half-and-half break a fast? Does half-and-half break a fast in any form?

You're thinking of trying intermittent fasting, but you've heard different theories about what you can drink while fasting and what to eat during intermittent fasting, and frankly, it's a lot. Some say you can have anything that doesn't break ketosis (i.e., foods with no carbs or sugar), and some (like us) say anything with a significant amount of calories breaks a fast.

There are many messages out there about sugar and all the foods that count or don't count as sugar. One sugar has stood the test of time as not only a sweetener but an ancient therapeutic agent. That sweetener is known as liquid gold, the nectar of the gods, or simply honey!

In a world where miracle remedies and magic solutions are showcased everywhere, from billboards to nightly news to your social media feed, it can be tricky to sort through all the hyperbole, exceptions, and twisted truths to distinguish fact from fiction. This filtering process can be incredibly convoluted when it comes to health and nutrition, especially because everyone's body is different, and everyone has different needs and goals.

When you're intermittent fasting, drinking plain old water can get pretty boring, pretty fast. As a human with taste buds, you naturally want to bring a little flavor to your day. You spy a lemon on the kitchen counter. Could you add a few drops of that to your water, you wonder??

You've been intermittent fasting and doing well, but maybe you're curious about what more you could be doing. Maybe you should add a supplement or two, like MCT oil. You've heard some gym buddies talking about it, but you're too smart to just jump into something because it sounds good; you want to do your research first.

The idea of intermittent fasting has been floating around in your mind, but maybe fasting sounds daunting, and you're just not sure if it's for you. You probably have lots of questions like, Is it safe for me? We can answer that one right now. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive have type 1 diabetes are on prescription medications.