Posts tagged as Dietary considerations

Does heavy cream break a fast? — Explained by Simple

Does heavy cream break a fast? — Explained by Simple

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.

Does honey break a fast? — Explained by Simple

Does honey break a fast? — Explained by Simple

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!

Does MCT oil break a fast?

Does MCT oil break a fast?

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.

Does monk fruit break a fast? –– Explained by Simple

Does monk fruit break a fast? –– Explained by Simple

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.

Does salt break a fast? — Explained by Simple

Does salt break a fast? — Explained by Simple

Salt may be the quintessential seasoning for meals, but consumed on its own, does eating salt break a fast? Does the type of salt make a difference? Does sodium itself break a fast? Before you get sidetracked by researching How are there so many forms of salt?! here's what you need to know about salt while fasting.

Does stevia break a fast? — Explained by Simple

Does stevia break a fast? — Explained by Simple

Picture it: You're in the middle of your fasting window and poised over a cup of coffee or tea. You know you can't add sugar if you don't want to break your fast, but what about popular sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners? Specifically, does stevia break a fast?

Simple's Mediterranean diet meal plan for weight loss

Simple's Mediterranean diet meal plan for weight loss

All over the world, if there's anything we all have in common, it's that we eat. Through breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, food connects us, fuels us, and comforts us. What we eat, however, is as diverse as we are. Depending on where we're from, we'll have certain foods that are staples in our diets or certain ways that we prepare those foods.

Eat Stop Eat: The ultimate beginners guide

Eat Stop Eat: The ultimate beginners guide

So, you heard about the Eat Stop Eat method of intermittent fasting: two days of 24-hour fasting five days of eating as you wish to and you're intrigued. It's low on rules and high on flexibility, plus the results look promising. Maybe this is the schedule for you!