Flavored water: does it break a fast?

Many flavored waters that look light contain sugar as well as sweeteners: check the label. If it says 0 kcal or sugar-free, the same applies as with sweeteners; if it has sugar, a bottle can add tens of calories and then it does break the fast.

Approximate energy: ≈0–80 kcal

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• Water (still or sparkling)
• Black coffee
• Yerba mate (unsweetened)
• Tea and herbal infusions, unsweetened
• Sweeteners (sucralose, stevia)
• Mate, coffee or tea with sugar or honey
• A splash of milk in your coffee
• Latte, flat white or cappuccino

General information; not a substitute for a health professional.