Guide

Yes, you can drink alcohol when you’re intermittent fasting, but only in eating windows and in small amounts to keep fasting benefits.

Yes, you can drink alcohol after breaking a fast, but eat a proper meal first and keep portions small to lower health and safety risks.

Yes, you can drink plain hot tea when fasting, as long as it stays unsweetened and pleasantly low in calories.

Yes, you can drink plain black tea during most calorie-based fasts, as long as you skip milk, sugar, and follow the rules of your fasting plan.

Yes, many clinics allow plain black coffee while fasting for an ultrasound, but your own doctor’s instructions always come first.

No, most fasting blood tests only allow plain water, so skip black coffee unless your doctor or lab gives instructions that say otherwise.

Yes, you can drink plain flavoured tea when fasting, but sugar, milk, and sweetened blends can end your fast.

For fasting blood work, stick to water unless your lab says herbal tea is allowed; tea can change some test results.

Unsweetened herbal tea usually fits most fasting plans, but added sugar, milk, honey, or flavors can end the fast.

Yes, black coffee can fit a 36-hour fast for most people, as long as it stays plain and you watch caffeine side effects.