Bone Broth or Low-Sodium broth on an extended fast?

(Lauren Mehrtens) #1

Hi there! I’m doing a 21 day fast and I’m on day 8. I’m at the point where I’m needing more energy to keep up with my work schedule and was wondering if I could just have Low-Sodium broth instead of bone broth? Bone broth is just so hard to consume for me, but I don’t want to ruin my fast. I’m doing it mostly for weight loss, so if I need to stick to bone broth I will if I have to. Let me know!

(Mike W.) #2

Have you done much fasting in the past? Why low sodium? You usually want extra salt during a fast.

(Katie the Quiche Scoffing Stick Ninja ) #3

I agree with Mike, you absolutely need extra salt during a fast.

(Lauren Mehrtens) #4

I have done multiple 3 day fasts and two 7 day fasts. I haven’t gone so long to where I needed broth. I mostly chose the low-sodium for the non-fat aspect, but I didn’t know salt was that necessary. Thanks for the heads up!

#5

Can I ask if you are running out of energy why are you extending the fast? Are they giving out 21 days fast badges?

(Lauren Mehrtens) #6

That’s been my goal the whole time…I’m not “extending” anything.

(Bob M) #7

I’ve tried fasting (only up to 5.5 days, my blood pressure dropped too low) both with and without broth. I find broth makes me hungry, but I also will take in salt and other minerals, even magnesium if needed.

(MelissaH) #8

@Lauren_Mehrtens try supplementing with some fat. Not sure what your body fat percentage is but some people with lower amounts of fat need a little while they fast.
Congratulations on your progress so far!!