{"id":57938,"date":"2023-12-21T20:37:25","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T20:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=57938"},"modified":"2024-12-21T17:07:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-21T17:07:53","slug":"what-to-eat-after-fasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Eat After Fasting and What to Avoid to Reap the Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#What_Is_the_Best_Food_to_Eat_After_Fasting\" >What Is the Best Food to Eat After Fasting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#How_Do_You_Break_a_Fast_Properly\" >How Do You Break a Fast Properly?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#What_Happens_to_Your_Body\" >What Happens to Your Body<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#Is_it_OK_to_Eat_a_Big_Meal_After_Fasting\" >Is it OK to Eat a Big Meal After Fasting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#Foods_to_Avoid_When_Breaking_a_Fast\" >Foods to Avoid When Breaking a Fast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#What_to_Eat_After_Fasting\" >What to Eat After Fasting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#Protein\" >Protein<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#Vitamins_and_Minerals\" >Vitamins and Minerals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#Healthy_Fat\" >Healthy Fat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#Fruit\" >Fruit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#Whole_Grains\" >Whole Grains<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#What_Should_I_Eat_Immediately_After_Dry_Fasting\" >What Should I Eat Immediately After Dry Fasting?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#What_to_Eat_After_Fasting_for_Different_Times\" >What to Eat After Fasting for Different Times<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#What_to_Eat_After_Fasting_for_16_Hours\" >What to Eat After Fasting for 16 Hours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#What_to_Eat_After_Fasting_for_1_Day\" >What to Eat After Fasting for 1 Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#What_to_Eat_After_Fasting_for_3_Days\" >What to Eat After Fasting for 3 Days<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#What_to_Eat_After_Fasting_for_7_Days\" >What to Eat After Fasting for 7 Days<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#What_to_Eat_After_Fasting_for_21_Days\" >What to Eat After Fasting for 21 Days<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#For_More_Fasting_Information\" >For More Fasting Information:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#Can_I_eat_a_banana_after_fasting\" >Can I eat a banana after fasting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#Can_I_eat_bread_after_fasting\" >Can I eat bread after fasting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#Can_I_eat_chicken_after_fasting\" >Can I eat chicken after fasting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#What_should_I_do_after_a_long_fast\" >What should I do after a long fast?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing what to eat after fasting is a mind-boggling dilemma that is often muddled by different opinions. Should you break a fast differently if you do it for longer periods? Which foods affect your fasting state? And will <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/\">breaking a fast<\/a> the wrong way undo the benefits?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=what_to_eat_after_fasting&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=what_to_eat_after_fasting\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing what to eat after fasting means you need to consider how long you fasted and whether you consumed any calories during the fast. More importantly, you should know which foods can help you break a fast in a healthy way. Let\u2019s address these questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Best_Food_to_Eat_After_Fasting\"><\/span><b>What Is the Best Food to Eat After Fasting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s see what you should eat after fasting as a sneak peek before showing you why these foods help to lock in the benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collagen protein<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Bone broth, plant-based protein, fish, chicken, and eggs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8718030\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/foods-high-in-collagens\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/173424\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dense nutrients<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cooked leafy green vegetables, broccoli, and cauliflower (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8661373\/#:~:text=Core%20Tip%3A%20The%20plant%20cell,its%20energy%20utilization%20is%20difficult.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-benefits-of-green-leafy-vegetables\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK541123\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy fat<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Avocados, olive oil, nuts, and seeds (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/news\/research-intermittent-fasting-shows-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/avocados\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24279738\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323529\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Berries and watermelon (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/15-food-that-help-you-stay-hydrated\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Oats and quinoa (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.cornell.edu\/about\/news\/ramadan-fasting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fermented food<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Kefir, kimchi, miso, sauerkraut, tempeh, and yogurt (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/fitness\/dry-fasting-health-benefits-how-to-do-it-and-why-its-better-than-wet-fasting\/story-IY2kYMZ8UFLyz8tor9FVPP.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/fermented-foods-for-better-gut-health-2018051613841\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it\u2019s important to know how to break a fast properly. Here, you\u2019ll find added tips to break short or long fasts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=what_to_eat_after_fasting\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Break_a_Fast_Properly\"><\/span><b>How Do You Break a Fast Properly?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you should eat is dependent on your fasting length, which you\u2019ll discover next. But first, let\u2019s show you how to break a fast properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_to_Your_Body\"><\/span><b>What Happens to Your Body<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing what to eat after fasting starts by understanding what happens to your body during the fast. Three important changes occur during a fast, depending on the length, and they include ketosis, autophagy, and digestive rest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ketosis occurs when the body\u2019s blood glucose and glycogen energy stores are depleted, and a metabolic switch turns to ketones that are produced from fat metabolism for energy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/news\/research-intermittent-fasting-shows-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Increased ketone levels may reduce oxidative stress, reset metabolism, burn fat, and kickstart autophagy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An article from Harvard Medical School suggests that ketosis can start at any time after a 12-hour fast (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/time-to-try-intermittent-fasting#:~:text=Your%20body%20may%20go%20into,avoid%20carbohydrates%2C%20which%20supply%20glucose.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The Cleveland Clinic suggests autophagy may start 24-48 hours after a fast begins (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/24058-autophagy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). During autophagy, your body\u2019s cells feel deprived of nutrients and start the repair or removal of damaged cells, similar to the concept of a detox.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some research has shown that autophagy can fight against disease and renew aging or damaged immune system cells (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/24058-autophagy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, the final change you experience after a few hours of fasting is digestive rest. While fasting, your digestive system is largely at rest, so the longer the digestive rest process lasts, the longer it generally takes to return to normal functions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semic Health suggests that digestive rest may improve the living microbes that are found in your gut (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.semichealth.com\/fitness-nutrition\/16\/fasting-for-gut-health-does-fasting-help-digestion\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Fasting triggers these responses and this also explains why you must break a fast properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_Eat_a_Big_Meal_After_Fasting\"><\/span><b>Is it OK to Eat a Big Meal After Fasting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breaking a fast with a big meal is not recommended due to the stress it can cause after a period of digestive rest (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.semichealth.com\/fitness-nutrition\/16\/fasting-for-gut-health-does-fasting-help-digestion\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Your body isn\u2019t adequately prepared for digesting large amounts of food and initially requires easily digestible foods. Eating too much when you break a fast may negatively impact the good bacteria that were optimized by the rest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Piedmont Health says that changes in the microbiome may cause indigestion, nausea, bloating, constipation, and heartburn (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.piedmont.org\/living-real-change\/signs-of-poor-gut-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In addition, fasting tends to reduce insulin levels, not just glucose (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffersonhealth.org\/your-health\/living-well\/intermittent-fasting-and-insulin-resistance-benefits-beyond-weight-loss#:~:text=Fasting%20for%20at%20least%2016,particularly%20diabetes%20and%20pre%2Ddiabetes.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Eating food that spikes glucose levels in the blood will increase insulin, which can lead to hunger pangs, potentially causing you to overeat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3894001\/#:~:text=These%20experiments%20show%20that%20elevations,taste%2C%20and%20increased%20food%20intake.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=what_to_eat_after_fasting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/9_1.png\" alt=\"what to eat after fasting\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_to_Avoid_When_Breaking_a_Fast\"><\/span><b>Foods to Avoid When Breaking a Fast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most obvious foods to avoid are those that trigger a glucose spike and increased hunger such as refined carbs or foods with added sugars (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffersonhealth.org\/your-health\/living-well\/intermittent-fasting-and-insulin-resistance-benefits-beyond-weight-loss#:~:text=Fasting%20for%20at%20least%2016,particularly%20diabetes%20and%20pre%2Ddiabetes.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3894001\/#:~:text=These%20experiments%20show%20that%20elevations,taste%2C%20and%20increased%20food%20intake.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The American Medical Association suggests that you should avoid high-glycemic foods, such as donuts, cakes, bagels, potatoes, and white rice (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ama-assn.org\/delivering-care\/diabetes\/foods-spike-patient-s-blood-glucose-are-not-what-you-think\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests you should avoid eating processed whole grains, unhealthy fats, and high-fiber foods on a rested stomach (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/carbohydrates-and-blood-sugar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In addition, the following foods tend to break your fast in the wrong way (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/glycemic-index-chart-for-common-foods-1087476\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All-purpose flour foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refined cereals, crackers, instant oatmeal, biscuits, and candy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar-sweetened beverages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processed food\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White bread or pasta<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will also want to avoid slow-digesting food on a rested stomach. For example, animal proteins contain all nine essential amino acids. The digestion of complete proteins requires the gut to work hard to digest them fully (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/difference-between-animal-protein-plant-protein\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). As a rested digestive system needs to break down these proteins, this may slow digestion after a fast and cause stomach discomfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-intermittent-fasting\/\"><i>Green Tea Intermittent Fasting: Benefits and Side Effects<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Eat_After_Fasting\"><\/span><b>What to Eat After Fasting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s show you how to break a fast with a few essentials. The ideal meal for breaking a fast is a well-balanced, small to moderately-sized meal that contains protein, vitamins and minerals, healthy fats, and whole grains.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protein\"><\/span><b>Protein<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replenishing your body with protein is important as the fasting body may turn to muscle stores for energy, particularly during early fasting (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8718030\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Collagen-rich protein is the best kind as it helps your rested system avoid the need to synthesize glycine and proline amino acids to make collagen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD says that collagen is responsible for the connective tissue that surrounds your bones, skin, and organs and is essential for several bodily functions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/foods-high-in-collagens\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Here are some foods that contain collagen or help your body synthesize it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone broth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omega-3 fatty acid skin-on fish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin C-rich fruit (papaya or oranges)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin C-rich vegetables (cauliflower, leafy greens, and broccoli)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs have a quality nutrient profile. The USDA says that a hard-boiled egg only contains 78 calories, 6.3 g of protein, and very few carbs and sugars (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/173424\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). At the same time, eggs provide you with essential nutrients, such as magnesium, sodium, calcium, potassium, iron, and phosphorus.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamins_and_Minerals\"><\/span><b>Vitamins and Minerals<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw vegetables are not ideal to eat after fasting because they contain cellulose. Japanese scientists have found that cellulose in vegetables is an indigestible fiber source, which makes raw vegetables suitable for keeping you full on diets, but not the ideal choice when breaking a fast (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8661373\/#:~:text=Core%20Tip%3A%20The%20plant%20cell,its%20energy%20utilization%20is%20difficult.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cellulose may hinder a rested stomach. The study also found better cellulose tolerance in people who followed plant-based diets as they had the right gut bacteria profile for effectively processing cellulose fiber. Therefore, it is advised that you cook, boil, steam, or saut\u00e9 vegetables in order to reduce the impact cellulose has on your gut when breaking a fast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows your body to digest carbs and fiber more easily, while also benefiting from other nutrient-dense foods. For example, eating cooked leafy greens such as spinach, kale, moringa, and cabbage will provide you with a wide array of vitamins and minerals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-benefits-of-green-leafy-vegetables\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These provide vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, E, and K. Also, you get minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and zinc, which help you restore electrolyte levels after fasting. Potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, and calcium are necessary for electrolyte balance, which regulates various bodily functions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK541123\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthy_Fat\"><\/span><b>Healthy Fat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ketosis may reduce unwanted fat stores while fasting (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/news\/research-intermittent-fasting-shows-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Therefore, you should complement your balanced meal with healthy fats. Avocados are high in fiber but have healthy fat, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins B, C, E, and K (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/avocados\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In addition, a study found that avocado increases post-meal satiety for up to five hours (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24279738\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Binging following a fast is common but may have many negative impacts. Instead, you should add healthy fat with an avocado, or use other glucose-stabilizing fats, such as olive oil, nuts, or seeds (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323529\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruit\"><\/span><b>Fruit<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can break a fast in a healthy way by drinking a smoothie with plant-based protein, cooked green vegetables, and fruits. Breaking a fast with a drinkable meal may help you digest the ingredients more easily. UCLA Health suggests using fruit to rehydrate yourself following a fast (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/15-food-that-help-you-stay-hydrated\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Berries and watermelon are low-carb fruits with over 80% water.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whole_Grains\"><\/span><b>Whole Grains<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right whole grains provide fiber, some protein, and other quality nutrients without being too difficult to digest. Cornell Health recommends whole grains such as oats and quinoa when breaking a fast (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.cornell.edu\/about\/news\/ramadan-fasting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=what_to_eat_after_fasting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/7-3.png\" alt=\"what to eat after fasting\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_I_Eat_Immediately_After_Dry_Fasting\"><\/span><b>What Should I Eat Immediately After <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dry-fasting\/\">Dry Fasting<\/a>?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hindustan Times recommends breaking a dry fast with a fermented probiotic to aid digestion (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/fitness\/dry-fasting-health-benefits-how-to-do-it-and-why-its-better-than-wet-fasting\/story-IY2kYMZ8UFLyz8tor9FVPP.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is an excellent way to break any fast. Probiotic fermented foods include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/fermented-foods-for-better-gut-health-2018051613841\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kefir<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kimchi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miso<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sauerkraut<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tempeh<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Eat_After_Fasting_for_Different_Times\"><\/span><b>What to Eat After Fasting for Different Times<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You now know what to eat after fasting, but what remains is the time-dependent factor, which is based on the type of fasting you do. Let\u2019s look at a few more tips to help you break specific types of fasts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Eat_After_Fasting_for_16_Hours\"><\/span><b>What to Eat After Fasting for 16 Hours<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting for 16 hours and eating for 8 allows you to maintain nutritional adequacy relatively well. However, it\u2019s essential to break your fast with collagen-rich protein, plenty of vitamins and minerals, and some healthy fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/foods-high-in-collagens\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-benefits-of-green-leafy-vegetables\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/avocados\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For example, a smoothie with oats, yogurt, papaya, and kale would work nicely (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.cornell.edu\/about\/news\/ramadan-fasting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/fitness\/dry-fasting-health-benefits-how-to-do-it-and-why-its-better-than-wet-fasting\/story-IY2kYMZ8UFLyz8tor9FVPP.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/fermented-foods-for-better-gut-health-2018051613841\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Eat_After_Fasting_for_1_Day\"><\/span><b>What to Eat After Fasting for 1 Day<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating after fasting for 24 hours should focus on replenishing essential nutrients, getting the necessary protein, adding healthy fats, and rehydrating. A bone broth or simple broth-based soup without cream or too much salt is ideal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD suggests that bone broth provides 9 g of protein, 1 g of fat, and only 39 calories per serving (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-bone-broth\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You also get calcium, iron, and potassium. You could also add some leafy vegetables to your broth to increase the nutrient profile (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-benefits-of-green-leafy-vegetables\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=what_to_eat_after_fasting\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Eat_After_Fasting_for_3_Days\"><\/span><b>What to Eat After <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-3-days\/\">Fasting for 3 Days<\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to eat after a 72-hour fast should be checked with your healthcare provider. Longer fasts put you at a greater risk of refeeding syndrome, a condition where your electrolytes destabilize that may cause dangerous neurological or metabolic changes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK564513\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All fasts that last 72 hours or more, including the famous water fast, should follow careful eating habits to prevent the refeeding syndrome. It may take up to three days to return to normal eating after a 3-day fast (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/water-fasting#how-it-works\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Therefore, you should employ the following food reintroduction techniques:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat a small, well-balanced meal to break the fast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly increase your calories over six days, according to the double-fasting-time rule (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/darebee.com\/fitness\/what-to-eat-after-ending-a-fast.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use soups, broths, and smoothies for the first 48 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporate complex carbs, fish, dairy, and eggs after the first 48 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid all processed food and simple carbs for six days<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Eat_After_Fasting_for_7_Days\"><\/span><b>What to Eat After Fasting for 7 Days<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A week of fasting also requires the permission of your healthcare provider. You should follow the previous tips from 3-day fasting for safely reintroducing food to avoid refeeding syndrome (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK564513\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, you may want to ask your healthcare provider about using the following supplements for longer fasting periods:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multivitamins <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">without added sugar or ingredients you\u2019re not familiar with<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as they contain no calories or digestible carbohydrates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5385025\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water-soluble potassium and vitamin B complex<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as fat-soluble vitamins require food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4810759\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find longer fasting periods difficult, you should consider using a modified fast instead. You could eat up to 25% of your calories daily during your fasting period (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/what-breaks-a-fast#:~:text=Certain%20fasting%20diets%2C%20such%20as,if%20they%20follow%20this%20method.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and consume unsweetened black coffee, tea, and water with apple cider vinegar to tide you over.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Eat_After_Fasting_for_21_Days\"><\/span><b>What to Eat After Fasting for 21 Days<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">German research has shown that individuals who fasted for 4-21 days by restricting their calories to 200-250 daily did so safely and with benefits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6314618\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The participants had expert supervision and were all able to achieve the glucose-to-ketone switch during their fasting periods. Experts helped them slowly increase their calories from 800-1600 daily over four days, introducing organic vegetarian-style foods following the fast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, it\u2019s important that you take the time to reintroduce your body to balanced whole foods after fasting. You should also remember to keep liquids, smoothies, broths, and soups as an option to help digestion. Never attempt a long-duration fast without first consulting your healthcare provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_More_Fasting_Information\"><\/span><b>For More Fasting Information:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/beginner-intermittent-fasting-meal-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginner intermittent fasting meal plan<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-long-does-it-take-for-intermittent-fasting-to-work\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does it take for intermittent fasting to work?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-can-i-eat-during-intermittent-fasting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can I eat during intermittent fasting?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=what_to_eat_after_fasting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/4.png\" alt=\"what to eat after fasting\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_eat_a_banana_after_fasting\"><\/span><strong>Can I eat a banana after fasting?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A banana after a fast is good because it can help restore electrolyte balance after fasting has depleted essential minerals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK541123\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The USDA says that one large banana contains 102 g of water, magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/173944\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_eat_bread_after_fasting\"><\/span><strong>Can I eat bread after fasting?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating bread after fasting is not ideal. The Harvard School of Public Health says that white bread has a high glycemic load that may spike your glucose level, elevating insulin, and causing more hunger (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/carbohydrates-and-blood-sugar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffersonhealth.org\/your-health\/living-well\/intermittent-fasting-and-insulin-resistance-benefits-beyond-weight-loss#:~:text=Fasting%20for%20at%20least%2016,particularly%20diabetes%20and%20pre%2Ddiabetes.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3894001\/#:~:text=These%20experiments%20show%20that%20elevations,taste%2C%20and%20increased%20food%20intake.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0 Even a single slice of whole wheat bread has a medium glycemic load, so it may be best to omit bread immediately following a fast. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/carbohydrates-and-blood-sugar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_eat_chicken_after_fasting\"><\/span><strong>Can I eat chicken after fasting?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken is excellent for breaking a fast as it\u2019s a collagen-rich protein source (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/foods-high-in-collagens\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You may sometimes lose some collagen protein and lean muscle mass during the early stages of fasting (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8718030\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You can replenish yourself with chicken after a fast to potentially prevent this loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_after_a_long_fast\"><\/span><strong>What should I do after a long fast?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A long fast may deplete minerals that are essential for electrolyte balance, which regulates many vital functions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK541123\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You should replenish your electrolyte minerals with nutrient-dense cooked vegetables, hydrating fruit or liquids, and collagen-rich protein (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-benefits-of-green-leafy-vegetables\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/15-food-that-help-you-stay-hydrated\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/foods-high-in-collagens\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A warm bone broth or smoothie is drinkable and easier on your rested digestive system following a fast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-and-running\/\"><i>Intermittent Fasting and Running: A Winning Combination or a Terrible Mistake? <\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=what_to_eat_after_fasting&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-12.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=what_to_eat_after_fasting\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-12.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing what to eat after fasting is a quite common concern. A small to moderate-sized and well-balanced meal that contains collagen proteins, a variety of vitamins and minerals, and healthy fats is ideal. Longer fasting may require you to consume your fast-breaking meals in liquid form. Choose the right fast-breaker to suit your needs and follow the tips provided to make sure you don\u2019t compromise the benefits of your fast.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing what to eat after fasting is a mind-boggling dilemma that is often muddled by different opinions. Should you break a fast differently if you do it for longer periods? Which foods affect your fasting state? And will breaking a fast the wrong way undo the benefits? Knowing what to eat after fasting means you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":57941,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[150],"tags":[],"coauthors":[178,222],"class_list":["post-57938","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fasting-diet"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What to Eat After Fasting and What to Avoid to Reap the Benefits - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Knowing \u2605 WHAT TO EAT AFTER FASTING \u27a4 can guarantee that you benefit from the potential goals you have in mind. 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Should you break a fast differently if you do it for longer periods? Which foods affect your fasting state? And will <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/\\\">breaking a fast<\/a> the wrong way undo the benefits?<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\" data-sheets-value=\\\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;[video-shortcode link=\\\\&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=what_to_eat_after_fasting\\\\&quot; mp4=\\\\&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4\\\\&quot;]&quot;}\\\" data-sheets-userformat=\\\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\\\" data-sheets-formula=\\\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Knowing what to eat after fasting means you need to consider how long you fasted and whether you consumed any calories during the fast. 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Should you break a fast differently if you do it for longer periods? Which foods affect your fasting state? And will <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breaking-a-fast\/\">breaking a fast<\/a> the wrong way undo the benefits?<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;[video-shortcode link=\\&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=what_to_eat_after_fasting\\&quot; mp4=\\&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4\\&quot;]&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing what to eat after fasting means you need to consider how long you fasted and whether you consumed any calories during the fast. More importantly, you should know which foods can help you break a fast in a healthy way. 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