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Natural flavors break a fast only when they add calories or nudge your body toward a fed state, and that depends on your fasting goal.

No, nasal spray usually doesn’t break a fast, but a throat drip you swallow can count for some fasts.

No, mouthwash won’t break intermittent fasting if you spit it out, but sweetened rinses or swallowing can add calories.

No, mineral salt won’t break a fast, but sweeteners, flavors, and calorie drinks can.

Yes, miso soup breaks a water fast because it contains calories and amino acids, even if it’s low-calorie.

No, plain peppermint tea is usually fine for intermittent fasting, but sugar, honey, milk, and sweeteners can end the fast.

No, plain black tea usually doesn’t break a fast if it’s unsweetened and you skip milk, cream, and sweeteners.

Yes, plain yogurt breaks a fast for most fasting goals because it has calories and protein that trigger digestion and insulin.

Yes, pomegranate juice breaks a fast because it contains calories and sugars that switch your body from fasting mode to feeding mode.

No, frequent pooping usually reflects gut speed and food choices, not how fast your body burns calories at rest.