What Foods And Drinks Break A Fast?

Protein Powder

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Protein powder is a good way to break a fast, especially if individuals want to increase their muscle mass while burning fat. The goal of protein powder is to deliver muscle-building and nourishing proteins to the individual's body. If individuals are fasting intermittently and returning to exercise, it can help a lot to include some protein powder in their drink before starting a workout. If individuals exercise while they fast without having any protein in their body, they won't build muscle, and their body will just break it down. That's great if an individual's only goal is weight loss, but not so good if they want to be physically fit. Individuals should keep in mind that protein powder has calories, and it also causes the body to undergo an insulin response that tells them it isn't fasting. This can be a good way for individuals practicing intermittent fasting to speed up their metabolism after fasting causes it to slow down. It's also a solid means of reintroducing nutrients to their system without shocking their body.

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