What is allowed during a liquid fasting diet?
Acceptable liquids:
- Water
- Tea and coffee without milk or cream
- Fruit juices
- Vegetable juices
- Clear, low-fat broth
Not allowed:
- Sugar and carbonated drinks are theoretically allowed, but are not recommended as they could irritate the stomach and are also not suitable for weight loss.
- Solid food
Liquid fasting benefits and the health results
Different types of liquid fasting
Liquid fasting in a hotel
In our fantastic fasting hotels you can concentrate completely on you and your health. During the traditional therapeutic fasting Buchinger method or a juice fast, you will be looked after by doctors or professional fasting coaches. Often nutritional advice and further medical examinations and treatments are also part of your program. You will be well looked after all around with additional beneficial wellness treatments such as massages, baths or visits to the salt grotto. Your stay is rounded off with light activities in the hotel or the beautiful surroundings as well as relaxation exercises.
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FAQ: Liquid fasting
How long can you do a liquid fast?
Liquid fasting, especially extreme forms such as water and tea fasting, should not be done for longer than 24 hours without consultation with and supervision by a doctor. Normally one fasts some hours up to a few days with liquids, rarely longer than two weeks.
Which nutrients should be ingested during liquid fasting?
In order to maintain the basic functions of the body, not only are a certain number of calories necessary, but also the intake of vitamins and minerals. Therefore we advise also against pure water fasting. With our programs such as some Buchinger fasting or juice regimens in professional fasting hotels you do not have to worry about the nutrients, because here you are well cared for. If you should want to fast on your own and this over a longer period of time, you should make sure to take sufficient vitamins and minerals. Of course, it is also important here to consider your personal needs. The best thing to do is to talk to your family doctor.
What are the contraindications for liquid fasting?
As for all other types of fasting, there are also some contraindications for liquid fasting:
- Diabetes
- Heartburn and other heart problems
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Chronic kidney diseases
- Eating disorders or severe underweight
- Taking specific medication
- Gout
- Extreme sports training phases
What are the side effects/risks/disadvantages of liquid fasting?
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Too few calories
- Lack of important nutrients
- Not sustainable in the long term
- Lack of satiation
Is liquid fasting healthy and sustainable?
The opinions to liquid fasting go strongly divided. On the one hand, liquid fasting can yield good results for weight loss or detox. Others doubt whether liquid fasting is truly healthy and useful, because straight successes with the weight reduction are often not long-term.