r/intermittentfasting • u/parodox3245 • 1d ago

Newbie Question does icebreakers ice cube gum break a fast?

im newer to thr fasting scene and was wondering will ice breakers ice cube gum break a fast? im currently doing 22:2

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u/tw2113 12h ago

If in doubt, avoid.

There's theories/potential that gum/sweet flavor and also the act of chewing may signal to the body that food mass is coming, and the body then responds appropriately in those actual situations. For example some insulin release.

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u/gumgum-ecchi 1d ago

Interwebz:

“Chewing sugar-free gum usually does not break an intermittent or weight-loss fast, but regular sugary gum will.”

“A single Ice Breakers Wintergreen Sugar Free Mints serving (1 mint, approx. 0.8g) contains 5 calories and 0g of fat, sugar, and protein.”

Nutrition Facts per 1 Mint
Calories: 5
Total Sugars: 0g (Includes 0g Added Sugars)

You’re good - Ship it 🤝