Can I Drink Any Type of Water While Fasting? - Is No Sodium / Juice-Flavored Water OK?

by A
(New York)

Question: Can you drink flavored water with no sodium or juice in it, like the Sam's water?

Answer: Hello A. I am taking a moment to answer this question because it is one I receive often. The answer is both YES and NO.

It is YES because I always tell coaching students to use anything that will help them deal with hunger pains and detox symptoms.

I personally use flavored water and seltzer water with a small squeeze of lime or lemon while I am fasting. It helps to reduce the discomfort.

However, I do NOT suggest that you do your entire fast ONLY on flavored water and/or seltzer water. It is best to use regular water for the bulk of the liquid intake and use the flavored water and seltzer in between "as an aide" in staying the course.

I look forward to seeking posts from other "fasters" related to this topic. Bottom line; keep your fasting to straight water as much as possible and use seltzer and flavored water to help you navigate hunger and detox symptoms.

Hope this helps...

Warm Regards,

Robert Dave Johnston
Fitness Through Fasting Webmaster/Editor