Fasting-Safe Consumables
Foods, drinks, and supplements Gundry explicitly lists as not breaking a fast / safe during the fasting window.
Assembled by Cited from Steven Gundry's recorded recommendations across multiple sources. It is not an ordered program and was not created or endorsed by them — it's our grouping of what they've said on the record.
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In a protocol
Black coffee with no sweeteners is fine during fasting and may even support energy and mental focus.
“Black coffee or tea with no sweeteners are the real deal
TD▶ 17:00DosageNo sweeteners; no milk (contains sugar)CaveatsAdding heavy cream cancels polyphenol availabilityCertaintyexplicitrecommendationBlack coffee, no sweeteners -
In a protocol
Heavy cream contains no sugar and won't break a fast, though it cancels polyphenol benefits of coffee/tea.
“heavy cream will not break a fast
TD▶ 17:30CaveatsCancels polyphenol availabilityCertaintyexplicitoffhand mentionHeavy cream allowed but cancels polyphenols -
In a protocol
Monk fruit sweetener probably doesn't break a fast.
“natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit probably don't break a fast
TD▶ 23:40CaveatsAlways something to watch forCertaintyhedgedoffhand mentionMonk fruit (hedged) -
In a protocol
Basil seeds likely don't break a fast and help with satiety and feeding gut microbes.
“I suspect basil seeds will not break your fast
TD▶ 19:40CaveatsNo research confirmingCertaintyspeculativerecommendationBasil seeds (speculative) -
In a protocol
Psyllium husk soluble fiber supports digestion, curbs cravings, and won't break your fast.
“psyllium husk is basically pure, soluble fiber
TD▶ 20:00DosageMix in water or tea; ~100 calories worth used in cited studyCaveatsDon't put in juice or with sweetenersCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsementPsyllium husk - strongly endorsed for satiety via gut buddies -
In a protocol
Electrolyte powders don't break a fast, as long as they avoid added sugars or fake sugars.
“electrolyte powders are great, and they do not break a fast
TD▶ 23:00CaveatsAvoid sweetened versionsCertaintyexplicitrecommendationElectrolyte powders (unsweetened) A component of this protocol is no longer available.
A component of this protocol is no longer available.