If you’re thinking of going on this intermittent fasting (IF) journey with me, every now and then you’re going to feel a twinge of hunger. Our minds and bodies are resistant to change, even when the change is good. So you’ll need some tools in your arsenal to combat the saboteurs, and this is where tea is everything.
During your fasting window, you have to stay away from anything that drives an insulin response, but that doesn’t knock absolutely everything. Unsweetened and unflavored teas, black coffee, and of course water are all allowed! But absolutely NO additives like milk, cream, or any sweeteners at all – whether natural or not. Which is exactly why I save my coffee until my eating window opens; hello, you gorgeous cream and sugar; come to mama! 😍
So if I feel a hunger twinge during the morning hours of my fasting window, I answer it with a cup of ginger or green tea (caffeinated), which is great because it also helps me to get my brain going in the morning. Almost immediately after I start drinking my tea, my urge to eat is gone! For nighttime hunger or cravings, I usually go for Oolong tea, which is naturally caffeine-free, and also works wonders for subduing your appetite.
I never ever thought hot tea would work as a natural appetite suppressant. Discovering this little trick has been a game-changer for my journey with IF. I hope it helps you as well!
Cheers to better health! 🙂
Blessings,
Emily