Coffee machine on and the day can begin - that's probably how many people feel in the morning. Nevertheless, when fasting - you should whether intermittent fasting or the juice cleanse - rather refrain from drinking coffee.
Basically, it depends on how you drink your coffee - black or preferably with milk and sugar. While milk and sugar are not recommended during a juice cleanse are absolutely taboo, there is not much to be said against a cup of black coffee. Nevertheless, we advise you, during fasting to give up your usual coffee routine. We'll tell you the reasons why now.
Coffee while fasting - pros and cons
Pro
Contra
Coffee can reduce appetite and counteract the feeling of hunger
Those who see Lent as a conscious time of abstinence should not drink coffee
Coffee can boost the metabolism and circulation
Without coffee in between, you allow your body and intestines a well-deserved break
Without milk and sugar, coffee is relatively low in calories and can be drunk while fasting
Sugar and milk are not allowed during the juice cleanse taboo
Possible headaches due to caffeine withdrawal do not occur
Caffeine has a negative effect on your stress level and your sleep
Coffee can counteract low blood sugar and give the body an energy boost
After fasting, 1 small cup of espresso is usually enough to feel the invigorating effect of caffeine
Why you shouldn't drink coffee while fasting
Even if there are no health concerns with a cup of black coffee a day, you should refrain from drinking it during the juice fast. With a juice cleanse you are consciously putting yourself and your body to the test. During this time, you abstain from solid foods and also leave out all stimulants to give your body a break. You practise mindfulness and get to know your feelings of hunger and satiety in a new way.
The caffeine abstinence associated with the fasting cure is certainly a challenge for your body. But only those who fast properly can achieve the desired positive results:
- Your body is set to zero and gets the well-deserved break it needs.
- You gain a better sense of hunger, satiety and your body.
- After fasting, it is easier to break bad eating habits and introduce healthier habits.
- Juice fasting is the ideal way to make a fresh start with a more conscious diet or even lifestyle.
Did you fast before the juice cleanse drank several cups of coffee a day, is enough after the cleanse usually one espresso is enough to feel the invigorating effect of the caffeine. Sleep disorders can also disappear into thin air thanks to caffeine withdrawal. And did you know that Caffeine has a negative effect on your stress levels? If your stress levels are permanently high, this can increase your susceptibility to illness. Also the speaks in favor of abstaining from coffee while fasting.
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If you can't do without caffeine, we recommend a cup of green tea instead of coffee. Green tea contains small amounts of caffeine, which is often enough to give you a invigorating effect. This should make it easier for you to give up coffee.