Meal Planning

No, watching a movie does not break a fast by itself, but the content and timing can still affect spiritual focus and health goals.

No, plain seltzer water without calories doesn’t break a fast; sweetened, tonic, or alcoholic versions do.

No, wearing lipstick does not break your fast if none of it is swallowed.

Yes—using a nasal spray can break a fast if liquid reaches the throat or stomach; careful use that stays in the nose is treated differently.

Yes, using a nebulizer generally breaks the fast; if needed for breathing, treat first and make up the day later.

Yes, collagen breaks a fast because collagen peptides add calories and amino acids that interrupt fasting-state processes.

No, plain ibuprofen doesn’t break a fast; tablets have no meaningful calories, but sugary liquids can, and empty-stomach use may irritate.

No, pure vitamin D has no calories, but oil-based capsules, gummies, or drops add calories that can break a fast.

No, a routine blood draw doesn’t break a fasting blood test or most religious fasts; the fast is broken by calories, not the needle.

No, a B12 injection doesn’t break an intermittent fast; it delivers a non-caloric vitamin outside the gut.