{"id":3361,"date":"2022-11-16T11:43:27","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T11:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dofasting.com\/?p=3361"},"modified":"2023-06-07T10:51:54","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T10:51:54","slug":"how-to-stop-food-cravings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-food-cravings\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop Food Cravings During Fasting: Here Are 12 Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_46 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\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:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-food-cravings\/#1_If_Youre_New_to_Fasting_-_Get_Used_to_Your_New_Routine_Slowly\" title=\"1. If You\u2019re New to Fasting \u2013 Get Used to Your New Routine Slowly\">1. If You\u2019re New to Fasting \u2013 Get Used to Your New Routine Slowly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-food-cravings\/#2_Dont_Keep_Trigger_Foods_in_the_House\" title=\"2. Don\u2019t Keep Trigger Foods in the House\">2. Don\u2019t Keep Trigger Foods in the House<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-food-cravings\/#3_Drink_Water\" title=\"3. Drink Water\">3. Drink Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-food-cravings\/#4_Consume_Enough_Calories_During_the_Eating_Window\" title=\"4. Consume Enough Calories During the Eating Window\">4. Consume Enough Calories During the Eating Window<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-food-cravings\/#5_Dont_Overeat_Either\" title=\"5. Don\u2019t Overeat, Either\">5. Don\u2019t Overeat, Either<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-food-cravings\/#6_Drink_Coffee\" title=\"6. Drink Coffee\">6. Drink Coffee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-food-cravings\/#7_Allow_Yourself_to_Enjoy_Your_Favorite_Foods\" title=\"7. Allow Yourself to Enjoy Your Favorite Foods\">7. Allow Yourself to Enjoy Your Favorite Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-food-cravings\/#8_Eat_Plenty_of_Fiber\" title=\"8. Eat Plenty of Fiber\">8. Eat Plenty of Fiber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-food-cravings\/#9_Keep_Yourself_Busy\" title=\"9. Keep Yourself Busy\">9. Keep Yourself Busy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-food-cravings\/#10_Practice_Mindful_Eating\" title=\"10. Practice Mindful Eating\">10. Practice Mindful Eating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-food-cravings\/#11_Manage_Stress\" title=\"11. Manage Stress\">11. Manage Stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-food-cravings\/#12_Get_Enough_Sleep\" title=\"12. Get Enough Sleep\">12. Get Enough Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-food-cravings\/#Other_Fasting_Side_Effects_-_And_How_to_Alleviate_Them\" title=\"Other Fasting Side Effects \u2013 And How to Alleviate Them\">Other Fasting Side Effects \u2013 And How to Alleviate Them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-food-cravings\/#Who_Should_Avoid_Intermittent_Fasting\" title=\"Who Should Avoid Intermittent Fasting?\">Who Should Avoid Intermittent Fasting?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_If_Youre_New_to_Fasting_-_Get_Used_to_Your_New_Routine_Slowly\"><\/span>1. If You\u2019re New to Fasting \u2013 Get Used to Your New Routine Slowly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Change is never easy. It\u2019s important to give your body time to adjust to a new eating pattern. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/intermittent-fasting-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work\">it can take you up to 4 weeks to get used to intermittent fasting<\/a>. You may feel even <strong>more hungry during this adjustment period<\/strong>. Therefore, you should make sure to set your expectations accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>Jumping head-first into intermittent fasting is bound to end in failure. Start your intermittent fasting journey by selecting a <strong>beginner-friendly<\/strong> plan such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/12-hour-fast\/\">12-hour fast<\/a> and remember, hunger and food cravings should become easier to manage as time goes by.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-shortcode__wrap\">\n        <section class=\"cta-shortcode blue\" >\n\n                            <h3>Take a <br \/>\r\n1-minute quiz<\/h3>\n                                        <h5>and discover how much weight you can lose with DoFasting!<\/h5>\n                                        <div class=\"actions two-buttons\">\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn blue\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_male\" target=\"_blank\">MALE<\/a>\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn pink\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_female\" target=\"_blank\">FEMALE<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                        <img width=\"326\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png\" class=\"cta-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png 326w, https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new-219x300.png 219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dont_Keep_Trigger_Foods_in_the_House\"><\/span>2. Don\u2019t Keep Trigger Foods in the House<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When trigger foods are within arm&#8217;s reach, you\u2019re much more likely to give in to your craving and eat when you shouldn\u2019t. A good way to counter food cravings is to <strong>eliminate junk food <\/strong>from your home.<\/p>\n<p>Picture this. You come back home from a long day at work. You\u2019re exhausted and not in the mood to lift a finger. There\u2019s a bag of chips in the kitchen. Will you resist the temptation? Chances are, you won\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t rely on motivation, as it\u2019s often momentary. Instead, <strong>make sure to plan ahead <\/strong>and buy only <strong>healthy snacks <\/strong>when grocery shopping. This way, you won\u2019t eat what you shouldn\u2019t, even when a food craving strikes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Drink_Water\"><\/span>3. Drink Water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may have been told to drink water when you\u2019re hungry, as people often mistake thirst for hunger. However, there\u2019s really no scientific evidence that proves this statement to be true. In reality, you should drink water because it&#8217;s a key player in keeping your body up and running.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to intermittent fasting, it\u2019s crucial to drink enough fluids, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5084017\/\">more than 20% of our water intake comes from food<\/a>. If done improperly, intermittent fasting may lead to <strong>dehydration<\/strong> which may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northviewdental.com\/helpful-tips-to-eliminate-sugar-cravings\/\">increase food cravings<\/a>, more specifically, <strong>sugar cravings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Drinking water before, during, or after a meal can fill up your stomach and make you feel more full. To put it simply, it can help to <strong>trick your body into thinking it&#8217;s full<\/strong>. This, in turn, may prevent overeating and extend the period until you start feeling hungry again.<\/p>\n<p>If you have difficulties drinking the required amount of water every day, try to track your intake. For example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/\">DoFasting<\/a> app will remind you to log your daily consumption of both water and meals. This will help you <strong>track your progress <\/strong>and keep yourself accountable.<\/p>\n<p>When plain water gets a little boring, add a slice of lemon or a mint leaf to enhance the flavor. You can do this without breaking your fast.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Consume_Enough_Calories_During_the_Eating_Window\"><\/span>4. Consume Enough Calories During the Eating Window<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Intermittent fasting doesn\u2019t revolve around extreme calorie restriction. On the contrary, it promotes a healthy lifestyle. While it\u2019s beneficial to track your food intake and limit certain foods, it\u2019s important not to go overboard.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t eat enough food throughout the day, you\u2019re <strong>more likely to experience intense hunger pangs <\/strong>during both eating and fasting windows. This can increase cravings and make you reach for foods that are off-limits.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, when you eat too little during your eating window, you <strong>may end up breaking your fast <\/strong>later on because you\u2019re too hungry to go on.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to eat the recommended amount of calories every day and try to incorporate <strong>more protein <\/strong>into your diet. Why? To put it simply, <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/1475-2891-13-80\">protein-rich foods can make you feel more full and may reduce food cravings<\/a>. If you\u2019re not sure what to eat, try out a <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/low-carb-intermittent-fasting\/\">low-carb diet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Dont_Overeat_Either\"><\/span>5. Don\u2019t Overeat, Either<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Extreme calorie restriction is not the way to a healthy lifestyle, and neither is overeating. While you shouldn\u2019t obsess over how many calories you\u2019ve consumed, you also <strong>shouldn\u2019t compensate <\/strong>for the time period you spent fasting by binge eating.<\/p>\n<p>Overeating during your eating window may result in <strong>more intense food cravings <\/strong>when you\u2019re actively fasting. Additionally, daily consumption of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gicare.com\/gi-health-resources\/increasing-calories\/\">excess calories may contribute to an increase in body weight<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of the usual three big meals throughout the day, try out small but frequent meals. There are several reasons why this works better for some people.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesfoodhub.org\/articles\/high-blood-sugar-and-hunger.html\">Fluctuating blood sugar levels<\/a> have been linked to food cravings. Small but frequent meals may help you <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.diabet.2018.03.008\">keep your blood sugar levels steady<\/a> and minimize your need for something sweet. While it doesn\u2019t work for everyone, smaller meals may be the thing just for you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Drink_Coffee\"><\/span>6. Drink Coffee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While a great many things are off-limits when you\u2019re actively fasting, you can always enjoy a cup of black coffee. Interestingly, it may help you fight off food cravings. Caffeine, an ingredient responsible for giving you that boost of energy, has long been <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/09637486.2017.1320537\">associated with appetite control<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s even more surprising is that decaffeinated coffee can be a better option to reduce cravings. Research suggests that <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/07315724.2012.10720023\">decaffeinated coffee may have an even greater effect on promoting satiety<\/a> than coffee with caffeine.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s important to remember that some people <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicoverhospitals.in\/articles\/drinking-coffee-on-an-empty-stomach-in-the-morning\">experience indigestion when drinking coffee on an empty stomach<\/a>. If you have a sensitive stomach, it may be best to consult with your doctor before trying to fight off food cravings with a cup of coffee.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Allow_Yourself_to_Enjoy_Your_Favorite_Foods\"><\/span>7. Allow Yourself to Enjoy Your Favorite Foods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Again, it\u2019s important to remember that intermittent fasting is not a diet. This means that it\u2019s not about counting calories or eliminating your favorite foods from your diet.<\/p>\n<p>By depriving yourself of your favorite foods, you do more harm than good. Research suggests that <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007%2Fs13668-020-00326-0\">restricting or completely eliminating certain foods from your diet may make your cravings even stronger<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, you should allow yourself to indulge. Don\u2019t be afraid to incorporate your favorite foods into your diet, even if they\u2019re not the healthiest choice you could make.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, if you have a sweet tooth, allow yourself to enjoy an ice cream cone on a hot summer day. You can even spoil yourself with a bar of dark chocolate after dinner every once in a while.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-shortcode__wrap\">\n        <section class=\"cta-shortcode blue\" >\n\n                            <h3>Take a <br \/>\r\n1-minute quiz<\/h3>\n                                        <h5>and discover how much weight you can lose with DoFasting!<\/h5>\n                                        <div class=\"actions two-buttons\">\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn blue\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_male\" target=\"_blank\">MALE<\/a>\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn pink\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_female\" target=\"_blank\">FEMALE<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                        <img width=\"326\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png\" class=\"cta-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png 326w, https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new-219x300.png 219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Eat_Plenty_of_Fiber\"><\/span>8. Eat Plenty of Fiber<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/foods8010015\">Foods that are high in fiber have been linked with appetite regulation<\/a>\u00a0and, as such, tend to be <strong>more filling<\/strong>. High-fiber foods include <strong>fruits<\/strong> (apples, bananas, and certain berries), <strong>vegetables<\/strong> (beans, broccoli, carrots), and <strong>whole grains <\/strong>(barley, brown rice, and oatmeal).<\/p>\n<p>Incorporating these high-fiber foods into your diet may extend the period until you start feeling hungry again.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, you can <strong>consume fiber even when you\u2019re fasting<\/strong>. Instead of eating high-fiber food, you can drink appetite suppressants. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/supplements\/appetite-suppressant\/\">DoFasting\u2019s Appetite Suppressants<\/a> are packed with dietary fibers (glucomannan and cellulose) that minimize your food cravings and don\u2019t break your fast.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Keep_Yourself_Busy\"><\/span>9. Keep Yourself Busy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re changing your eating habits, you might want to <strong>consider changing your lifestyle <\/strong>as well. Instead of mindlessly binging the latest TV series on Netflix, take up a <strong>new hobby <\/strong>to keep your mind off food.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Give yourself something to do<\/strong>. Something as simple as chewing gum may take your mind off that slice of pizza you were dreaming about. In fact, some studies show that the action of <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.physbeh.2015.07.017\">chewing itself may reduce appetite and the overall feeling of hunger<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Distractions work in the short term as well. If you\u2019re struck by a sudden food craving, try to <strong>distract yourself<\/strong> with games on your phone. A study found that <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.addbeh.2015.07.020\">playing Tetris just for a few minutes a day may reduce cravings<\/a> of all kinds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Practice_Mindful_Eating\"><\/span>10. Practice Mindful Eating<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mindful eating, as opposed to mindless eating, is defined as being <strong>present<\/strong> and <strong>aware <\/strong>of your food consumption choices. To put it simply, it means you put a conscious effort into <strong>what you eat<\/strong> instead of giving in to impulses and immediate gratification.<\/p>\n<p>Most importantly, practicing <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1037\/hea0000440\">mindful eating can help counter impulsive food cravings<\/a>. While the end goal of mindful eating is not losing weight, it may <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.2337%2Fds17-0015\">change eating behaviors and contribute to weight loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The practice of mindful eating starts way before you actually start eating. It begins with buying the right food, preparing your meal, and ends with eating itself. Mindful eating invites you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/8-steps-to-mindful-eating\">use all of your senses when appreciating the food<\/a> in front of you &#8211;\u00a0 pay attention to the smell, colors, texture, and even the sounds different food makes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Manage_Stress\"><\/span>11. Manage Stress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever caught yourself craving your favorite snack after a long and stressful day at work? You\u2019re not the only one, and there\u2019s scientific evidence that backs it up.<\/p>\n<p>A number of studies have <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177%2F1359105315573448\">linked chronic stress and food cravings<\/a> as <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/10253890.2018.1494149\">stress disrupts appetite control<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, is that chronic stress contributes to the development of weight-related issues. Research shows that individuals who experience chronic stress <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucl.ac.uk\/news\/2017\/feb\/long-term-stress-linked-higher-levels-obesity\">may be at risk of becoming obese<\/a> due to obesogenic behaviors such as <strong>comfort eating<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There are millions of ways to reduce stress, but they all have one thing in common &#8211; <strong>self-care<\/strong>. You can manage stress by giving yourself a break by taking time off work, spending time alone, and practicing meditation. Some short-term stress relievers are breathing exercises or a simple bubble bath.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Get_Enough_Sleep\"><\/span>12. Get Enough Sleep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Research suggests that a lack of sleep, even in the short term, may cause an <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1371%2Fjournal.pmed.0010061\">imbalance of hunger (ghrelin) and satiety (leptin) hormones<\/a>. This imbalance is responsible for an increase in appetite and may trigger the craving for a late-night snack.<\/p>\n<p>By going to sleep early, you minimize the chance of grabbing that late-night snack and shorten the fasting window you will have to spend awake.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to get enough sleep is to <strong>set a sleeping schedule <\/strong>and stick to it. This means going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day. Additionally, you should stay away from food for at least a couple of hours before bedtime.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Fasting_Side_Effects_-_And_How_to_Alleviate_Them\"><\/span>Other Fasting Side Effects \u2013 And How to Alleviate Them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An increase in food cravings is probably the first side effect you\u2019ll experience when intermittent fasting, however, it won\u2019t be the only one. Some common fasting side effects include:<\/p>\n<h3>Headaches and brain fog<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/intermittent-fasting-headache\/\">Headaches<\/a> may occur when actively <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11916-010-0119-5\">fasting for 16 hours or more<\/a>. They tend to form in the front of the head. Scientific evidence suggests that <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11916-010-0119-5\">low blood sugar and caffeine withdrawal<\/a> are to blame.<\/p>\n<p>You can try to alleviate a fasting headache by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reducing caffeine consumption before fasting;<\/li>\n<li>Drinking plenty of water;<\/li>\n<li>Eating enough calories during your eating window (opt for healthy fats).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Possible digestive problems<\/h3>\n<p>Digestive issues have long been associated with intermittent fasting. While a time-restricted eating pattern may <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/fasting-for-gut-health\/\">improve your gut health<\/a>, research suggests that <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.5812%2Fircmj.26130\">some individuals suffer from constipation and bloating when intermittent fasting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that not drinking enough water and not consuming enough calories during eating windows may make constipation even worse.<\/p>\n<p>You can try to prevent digestive problems by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drinking enough water;<\/li>\n<li>Increasing your fiber intake by eating specific food such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Bad breath<\/h3>\n<p>When you\u2019re actively fasting, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK493179\/\">your body releases ketones as a result of breaking down fatty acids<\/a>. These ketones are often released by breathing which, in turn, causes a bad smell.<\/p>\n<p>Bad breath is also a byproduct of <strong>dehydration<\/strong>. When you don\u2019t have enough fluids, your body <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/mouth\/dry-mouth\">decreases saliva production<\/a> making your mouth dry.<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned before, you lose more fluids when you\u2019re actively fasting. If you allow yourself to get dehydrated, you may end up with a <strong>dry mouth <\/strong>which often leads to a bad smell.<\/p>\n<p>In order to prevent bad breath, make sure to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brush your teeth twice a day;<\/li>\n<li>Floss at least once a day;<\/li>\n<li>Scrape your tongue;<\/li>\n<li>Rinse your mouth with water after you eat;<\/li>\n<li>Drink lots of water to avoid a dry mouth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Avoid_Intermittent_Fasting\"><\/span>Who Should Avoid Intermittent Fasting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that intermittent fasting is not a one size fits all. People who should never try intermittent fasting include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Under 18 years old;<\/li>\n<li>Pregnant or breastfeeding;<\/li>\n<li>Underweight or suffering from an eating disorder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Certain <strong>health conditions <\/strong>and their corresponding <strong>medications <\/strong>may also put you at risk when intermittent fasting. 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