What can you drink to extend your fast ? | Dr Pal 

For the past 30 years ,I never had dinner after 7PM Moreover never tasted direct sugar in form....i am not diabetic and i am 68 years old

You couldn't break it down to us any further than how you have said it here, Dr Pal! I've been struggling in this area but as we head to the last few weeks of this year, I'm going to challenge myself to ending the year strong. A big shoutout to akka (Mrs Pal) for her experience with the 30 days IF plan and her tips and tricks too. Migavum nandri to both of you! 🤝

Hello pal sir hope ur doing good Thank u is so small for all ur valuable videos n suggestion's I pray god for all happiness n success to u n to ur family🙏❤️ I practised intermittent fasting few months before i was able to fast 16 hours but as i was so stressed i could not make out any results N of course i dint had much knowledge too, ur videos have been greatest support,so knowledgeable, i hav watched all ur videos tq so much🙏 It was surprised to know that even u people face stress related issues n had no knowledge abt calorie etc Ur doing wonderful job Recently i came across ur wife channel too ❤️ Stay blessed all of u ❤️ Ur sense of humor ❤️👌 I m learning tamil by watching ur tamil videos too🤣 as i m from karnataka Loads of love to u n to ur family dear sir❤️ N i will definitely try soon to donate how much i can to Aishwaryam trust Hats off to all of u ❤️ Need doctors like u❤️

God bless you doctor the way u speak & explain about weight loss is very fantastic & motivational

Dear Dr Pal ,Thank you so much for beautiful message really appreciated ! Thank you for your time !

Sir you are doing amazing work Great service to humanity GOD BLESS YOU SIR.

Good evening sir, I’ve been following your Time restricted feeding technique for the last month now. So far, I’ve been following a 13-14 hour fasting window and I am looking to strech it to 16 next month. Coupled with my training for a peak expedition in April, I have seen massive changes in my metabolism and body overall. I feel energetic throughout the day and my appetite has come down significantly to a point where I do not get hungry at all after 6:45pm. Thank you for this

Sir, again it's another super eye-opening message for me, more than saying thanks as always Now surely I will support your NGO Aishwaryam's trust. Keep rocking sir l am experiencing good health because of your advice 🙏 Doctor ❤

Sir, your detailed guidance on intermittent fasting and its positive impact on gut health has been transformative for me. Implementing your advice has significantly improved my well-being. Thank you for your dedication to educating and empowering others.

I am just following 14 hrs window period , not getting hungry… I am trying to move 15 hrs .. not difficult 👍🙏🏻tq so much doctor… in the morning with full energy I am finishing my household things including cooking nd all .. no hungry nothing… I am just drinking water for talking tablet 👍🙏🏻intermittent fasting is amazing way to get good energy 👍👏👏tq so much sir 🙏🏻

Thanks very much. You are the best. 🙏🙏💕💕 With much love and respect Jay

Thanks Dr Pal. I have started my TRF campaign today. I hope it goes well. Starting with 12/12.

If you squeeze half a lemon along with one to two tsp of apple cider vinegar in 500 ml of water, add a pinch of rock salt and cinnamon powder, ACV drink will taste really good

Hello Dr.Pal, love your videos. I've been using these to guide me in restricted time eating (8 hr eating window during day) and I've been at it past 4 weeks (no eating out, no deep fried , no alcohol etc). I've had acid reflux for a while that has aggravated big time. I have bloating and gas, that's inhibiting daily activity like walking and sleep. The gas rises up, fills up my chest and unless I expel by belch / burp, it feels like serious choking is moments away. I hear in this video that it is to be expected and reflux should subside after 6 weeks. I was pressing the panic button, seeking appointment with Gastro Dr. I'm even thinking of moving my restricted time eating to later when reflux is under control. What's your advice? Should I continue expecting to get better? Thanks, Sriram

Going to reach 1million subscribers!!! 🎉🎊Congrats In Advance!!! Dr. Pal!!!

Could you please make separate videos with mechanisms or go deeper into mechanisms in the same video. I feel that once you understand why something happens, there is a way better chance of following what's being suggested. This channel actually does a way better job of explaining mechanisms, which is way better than citing studies if the mechanisms are known.

The green tea joke made go LOL. 😁 Thanks for the generous guidance, Dr. 💐

Hi Dr. Pal, been so inspired from your videos, following them since two weeks and began IF(16-8). I am seeing a good change , lost 1 kg after first week. My doubt here is in case to control the hunger pangs during midnight Is that ok to drink honey in a glass of water. Does this disturb the fasting ? Thanks for all the efforts you put in to spread the healthcare

Love the way you explain. Thanks a ton

Thank you 🙏.. inspiration and positive energy..🎉

Thanks for your valuable info Doctor. I've heard that taking salt/electrolytes might be helpful in extending fast. What's your advice in this?

Hi sir,this is Dr.vinodhini from Pondicherry, south India,I watched ur video and started intermittent fasting for the past 1 and a half month and lost 5 kgs sir ,which is a big thing for me,since I remained fit most of my life but after being a mom of 18 months old by lscs,had no motivation to lose weight,but still got some motivation from your words sir,thank u sir so much....

Thanks for the video and information doctor. Very helpful. Is Monk fruit also artificial sweetener ? Is it ok to use it long term ? What are your thoughts ?

Thank you so much Dr.Pal ACV works for me.... So I would stick to that

The Apple cider vinegar “fasting drink” I make for my fasting window is : 2 tblsp ACV 1/4 tsp Potassium Chloride 1/2 -3/4 tsp salt Pinch of red chili powder juice from 1/2 lemon or less I add this to 1 liter of water and sip. Tastes like Lemon pickle to me. I love it !! I can push my fasts upto 24 hours or more with this !

Hello Doctor, i am 68 years old and my belly circumference at present is 98 cm.i have been practicing intermittent fasting for the last six months. My belly circumference when i started intermittent fasting six months back was 110 cms.Initially i started with 14 hours fasting window and gradually increased it now to 21 hours with one meal a day. Considering my age of 68 years, can i continue with 21 hours fasting with one meal a day permanently until my belly circumference reaches to 90 cm.

Hi Doc, thanks for sharing your valuable wisdom, adding 1tblspn lemon juice to black coffee and pinch of cinnamon first thing in morning gd for stomach. 🙏

Thanks doctor it s really informative.

Hi Doctor. Thanks for changing our life. My question is how much water is permissible to drink during fasting window. I do fasting from 8PM to 8AM as suggested by you, but I do drink a lot of water during this period. How much litre is fine or there is no restriction in drinking water

Hello Doc - I don't have any problem with ACV.. What are the benefits of drinking it in the morning and night before bed? Is that a regime that you recommend and Does it promote fat /weight loss?

Dr. Pal- thank you for your amazing work! How about sparkling water? No sugar, no sweeteners, zero calorie with natural flavors.

Hi Dr. Pal, I used to take whey protein until recently and it contains sucralose. What is your take on that during the eating window?

Hello Doc, can you share your knowledge of weight loss for women who are going through menopause? Can time restricted fasting help to balance the hormones. THANKS IN ADVANCE.

Thank you doctor for your advices. I’ve been doing 16:8 fasting since 2019 and drink only water. I was someone who didn’t like water but I got used to it since my health is too important. This was since I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I’ve reversed it to pre-diabetic level. However, my doctor want me to further drop it and I’m doing longer fasts. I’ve done 24 hours and just taken water and green tea with no sugar. The first day was hard and I did very well on day 2. I want to extend the fasting window further but I’m worried that I won’t have enough nutrients down the road cos I’ll be eating less. I’ve cut off all refined carb consumption and things with added sugar and sweeteners. What would you recommend for me to do longer fasting windows and still take enough nutrients to my body?

Thank you doctor for the useful tips and motivation. Is it OK to have water mixed with electrolyte powder during fasting?

Hello Doc, try adding ACV in your salads. One of my fav’s is to add 2 tbsp of ACV into my green salad. (A mix of power greens with cucumbers, avocados (you can add any veggies that you love) 2 tsp basil pesto, a pinch of pepper and some feta cheese) 😀

Thank you so much doc! I take jira water with manjal powder added to it, basically hot drink. I find this helping me reduce fat % in my body.

Initial days of IF, it was difficult for me to stick to only water. So I used to consume plain black coffee or spices infused drinks. But now I've left the above and I've mastered sticking to plain water and I'm good with it.

Thank you so much for guiding us with the amazing information. However, I want to know if we can have dry fruits or sprouts in the fasting window. Please guide.

Woow.., thank you for detailed video providing tips to increase the fasting window..👍🙏🙏 And as exactly pointed out.., to bring anything into routine.., we need to start slow and at a pace instead of immediately stopping everything. Thnx again doc n sure.., we all will support both Aishwaryam Trust and one in the US

Hi Dr. Pal, I have a question. Firstly, Thank you so much for all your guidance.🙏 Best wishes to you n family. I have been doing your IF method for a month now and noticing differences. My question is, I am a isha practitioner and I have to take 1/2 tsp neem n Turmeric with water before kriya Yoga in morning around 5.30am. Does this break my fast ?

Hello Doc, thank you for the continuous motivation. I started IF 20 days back and doing 12-14 hrs on a daily basis without any issues. I haven't reduced any weight but my blood sugar levels are very good. Before IF if i take 10 tests in a month around 5-6 times blood sugar level will be 140+ but with IF even after having basmati rice my levels are less than 140. My skin tags are also getting reduced. Btw I have 2 questions. 1 . Can we drink buttermilk to extend the fast? 2. I'm having light stomach pain on a daily basis and i have increased number of bowel movements is it ok? 3-4 times in a day. Usually it is once in a day. Thank you so much. Continue your good work.

You are really a Manikyam, not Pal Your lectures are good Keep giving us more

Excellent explanation dr👍🙏🌷

Thanks for this video , am trying IF again after being inspired by your video on fasting for women according to our menstrual cycle and it makes total sense , I love drinking vinegar , my family think I am weird 😅

I can live without food but not without coffee thanks doctor

Very very informative video Thank you sir

Great video sir! I use to have fresh amla juice without sugar or hot water boiled with a piece of ginger and garlic every morning as a first drink.. is it fine to continue in the fasting window? Pls advise

I have managed to bring my fasting window to 20 hrs using water as my choice... sometimes I use cucumber infusion with lemon sometimes only... njoying the light and Swift body... Thank you Doc you are very relatable 🎉

When summer comes in Northern Europe and America, the window of sunrise and sunset would be more than 14 hours, appo avvolo neram saapadaalam doc! :) btw, thank you for these tips as an early riser, i need coffee and now that you said I could consume black coffee, it would help me to continue the fasting window in the mornings.

Iam Hemalatha from Erode. After following you, my family is strictly following the sunrise-7. 3am to sunset-7. 30pm.

Thanku doc ,for ur suggestions in a humourous way..love from hyderabad, india❤❤🙏

I usually have 1. ACV with lime, 2. Black coffee with one hour gap 3. Green tea with moringa tea. Doing this practice for the past two years. Am feeling good.

Never thought a doctor will humour with medical knowledge. Kudos to him for spreading such healthy awareness among masses with medcom. And that punch line of green tea was out of my world😅😅😅😅😅

ACV - Alcohol Cigar Vodka Luv your sense of humour It feels so good to listen to your videos n get motivated Thanks Dr 😊 .

Thank you dr.pal.. I have started IFfor the past 4 weeks 7pm to 1pm. Feeling better...more energy. Got rid of insomnia. My weight was 80kgs 4weeks ago.lost 2 kg in 4 weeks... Following all your videos... You have changed my life.. Thank you so much...❤

1. Black coffee 2. Green Tea 3. Soup frm veges 4.lime juice plain 5. Acv

I’m now fasting for 8 weeks. Not loosing any weight but not increasing. Going good 👍🏼

I add apple cider vinegar to plain, chilled sparkling water. It’s similar to kombucha. I actually really like it this way.

from this jan 1, i m following 16hrs fasting, i can see a noticable change in my belly, i m cooking n feeding my kids in the fasting window, got a good control in without tasting a food, in eating window also my hands go to water while hungry

Can we add salt to our Lime/lemon water in the morning to extend the fasting window ? I know sugar is bad but not sure of the Salt , can you guide us Dr Pal ?

Thanks doctor. I like Apple cider vinegar 😅.started intermittent fasting 27 days ago and still going on. I have severe gastritis. Whenever I try I can’t sustain for more than a week, but this time I am taking it slow. I am not seeing any weight loss but that’s ok. I want my body to get adjusted to this habit. I am doing 15.9.

Useful tips... I'm able to do fasting to a maximum of 13 hrs only as I'm not able to avoid a coffee (with milk & sugar free tablets) at 8 am... - - Sridevi

Dr. Pal 🙏 How about tender coconut? then is it okay to take lemon with salt instead of sugar.

ACV is acquired taste. When I was battling acid reflux, I started with 1 tsp in a cup of water and slowly increased to 1tbsp religiously for couple of weeks and saw significant reduction of acid reflux. Also, substituting lemon juice instead of tamarind in south indian dal and substituting red chilli powder witj green chillies dramatically reduced acid reflux in my case. Summary: ACV, eliminate tamarind and red chilli powder at least for dinner.

Dr first of all i have to thank u, i have lost 5 kgs in last 2 months with the help of your fasting methods and Priya sis's tips for fasting.. Thank you so much Doctor and Priya sis😀.. From the third month, i am taking kollu in the evening, as per the old saying Kozhuthavanuku Kollu, Elaichavanuku Ellu.. does it help me for fat loss and is this okay to take Kollu everyday in minimal amount? Then Dr please, tell us about the preparation of Detoxifying drinks after the cheat days.. Once again Thank you so much Dr 🥳😀

Very practical. Thanks

Thank you 🙏 Dr.Pal.

Dear Dr. Pal sir, I am from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Recently watching your videos and feeling motivated. I have tried keto, Low carb several times, those worked but couldn’t continue, for that again gaining weight. Just for one week i have started with 12 hrs of fasting, having constipation in the morning. My question is can I have chia seeds during fasting hour for constipation problem? I am also diagnosed as PCOD and primary infertility. I have to reduce my weight very urgently. After how many weeks I can see the results of IF if I follow as per your recommendation? And is there any weight loss program you run under your guidance? If it is please let me know. Thanks and best regards

Hello sir Big thanks to you Started 16:8 intermittent fasting And I lost 2kg sir

Thank you, doctor! I am planning to stick to water only. If there are days when it gets difficult, I would go for green tea or black coffee. I have started fasting only 2 weeks back but it seems to be going fine. I need to work on calorie intake during the eating window...

Very much needed recipe 😍😍

IF resulted me a lot 1yr before (89kg to 73kg ) and again i gained weight as i didn't follow IF for the past year... Previously while undergoing fasting i had 1cup of tea in the morning but eventually i reduced my calorie intake in my 8hr eating window.. I'm glad that i've seen your video for proper fasting procedure ❤️ Now i'm going start my IF again.. What my question is you mentioned about black coffe above.... Is that ok having black tea( without sugar) during my intermittent fasting ?

Hi doc. I was reported with high cholesterol and fatty liver grade 2. After I started with intermittent fasting and no alcohol, my cholesterol levels have come down drastically and my liver health is ok. However I am not loo sing any weight and have stayed at a constant weight. Is this ok. I do a 16/8 fasting routine.

Thank u for the video. How about diluted buttermilk (moore). How about salted lime juice during fasting.

Thanks doc, you are the OG

Thanks for giving the tips. Initially i started with an 8 hour fasting window now i extended it to 9 hours. I lost around 2 kg. But my question is still that I have an apple-shaped belly unable to maintain a good shape i have a 90 cm belly circumference. I'm like your friend Saravana Kumar, like fasting I need lazy exercise to get rid of belly fat.

Hello Doctor, you mention americano. However, americano is just expresso with warm water to give a similar strength but different flavor to brewed coffee. At the end of the day, it’s still black coffee. Your follower from Bay Area. 🎉

V nicely explained 🎉

Thanks for sharing this 🙏🙏

Really like his advice.

Good information 👍

Hello dr, U was introduced by my daughter T. Harini. Her aim is to become a doctor like u. Past two days I'm seeing all ur videos. Awesome dr. Your style of talking is really attractive. Ur laughing way. Makes me feel stress burst. I started my 12 hrs intermittent fast frm yesterday. I will soo tell about my weight loss. Now I'm 78 kg.(Govt teacher )I'm S. Priya frm thoothukudi, India

Your videos are informative Dr Pal. Thank you. Could you please make a video on the initial effects when we start fasting. Since I started fasting very recently. At night around 6 pm I have too much acid reflux and burning food pipe. What should I do?

For ACV, i usually add one to two teaspoons to a big glass of plain semi-sparkling water, takes a while to get used to the flavour, but starting with a small quantity of ACV in a good amount of water and slowly increasing the amount worked for me

Sir, thank you for sharing so much knowledge in a way that layman can understand. Can tender coconut water be consumed during fasting window ?

Hi Doc! Thanks for the info. What abt coconut water?

Thank you for wonderful information. What about coconut water? C an we take during fasting?

Thanks Dr. Pal

I have started respecting my stomach and it has given me phenomenal results. Listen to your friend tummy.

How about diluted butter milk? Also overnight soaked rice water(ofcourse only water without the rice)?

Hi Dr. Pal, Shall We consume coconut water or Butter milk during fasting window?

after continuoslyvwatching ur videos. I have successfully complwted my 16~8 intermittent fasting one week. And i have lost 2 kgs. Initiallyvi had severe head ache. Then i started drinking lime water as u suggested. It helps a lot. Ty for guiding us.

Thanks, Doctor! Have you tried Apple Cider Vinegar Jellies (like Goli ACV Jelly)

Thankyou for suggestion. What about taking buttermilk to extend the fasting period?

Thank you Dr. Pal for such a wonderful information. I am doing IF (16:8) for past 2 months, and noticing gradual and healthy weight/fat loss. During the morning hours of fasting window, I stick to water, Apple cider vinegar, and occasional black coffee. I am thinking if I incorporate any exercise/workout in the fasting window will it aid in fat loss goals. Please advise.

Sir, what would be first bite after fasting? Anything good for stomach

Hi Doctor you are just wonderful explaining the Funda. I want to know if mux vegetable juice can be tajljen during your fasting window?Please revert . I am 64 years old and practicing 16 hours of fasting.

Thank you Doc, I try very light buttermilk no salt or sugar, guess that can help some body

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