Sports or isotonic drinks: does it break a fast?

Regular ones (Gatorade, Powerade and similar) do break the fast: a 500 ml bottle has about 80–150 kcal of sugar. Zero or sugar-free versions do not, and work like any sugar-free electrolyte drink.

Approximate energy: ≈80–150 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.