Life in the Fasting Lane by Jason Fung M.D

Author:Jason Fung, M.D.
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2020-04-07T00:00:00+00:00

Fasting Training Wheels

Most people assume that, during a fast, you should only drink water. That’s one way of doing it, but there are many variations that may be just as successful. We encourage people new to fasting to drink bone broth, pickle juice, tea, or coffee in addition to water (still or sparkling). If you love coffee or tea, drink two cups of water for every one cup of coffee or tea in order to stay hydrated. It’s also better to drink your tea and coffee black, but even that is a huge change for many, so Dr. Fung and I let our clients add one or two tablespoons of fat to help them adjust (see the full list here).

Salt is crucial to help prevent dehydration because, when you fast, your insulin levels drop. This signals the kidneys to excrete water and electrolytes. Sodium is the gateway electrolyte, so it’s critical to replenish it. In short, hydration isn’t about just fluid. It requires electrolytes as well. Taking in sodium will cause the body to maintain healthy levels of all other electrolytes.

Think of the products below as your training wheels. It’s okay to drink them when you’re brand-new to fasting, but you don’t want to be using them forever. As the fasting gets easier, you’ll find that you need less of these items as time goes on. And you don’t have to take them if you don’t feel like you need them, either. If you’re new to fasting and are nervous, go slowly, challenge yourself a bit each week, be consistent, and use your fasting training wheels until you don’t require them anymore.

Your fasting training wheels include:

Bone broth. Because it’s full of vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes, bone broth is great for weight loss, longevity, and disease prevention.

A homemade low-carb vegetable broth.

Pickle juice, no sugar.

Three tablespoons of lemon or lime juice added to water.

Apple cider vinegar. This is a great appetite suppressant because it mildly decreases your glucose levels. Drink a couple of tablespoons at a time through a straw to protect your tooth enamel.

Sauerkraut juice.

Tea and coffee (cold or hot, any variety), with 1 to 2 tablespoons of fat, including heavy cream, half-and-half, whole milk, unsweetened coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk, butter or ghee, or coconut or MCT oil. Avoid sugar and artificial sweeteners.

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