Intermittent Fasting practitioners seek to limit caffeine intake while improving brain and immune health with adaptogenic mushrooms like mushroom coffee (also known as chaga tea or cordyceps tea). Some have wondered whether or not its consumption would break their fast, since it should typically be taken on an empty stomach.

Answering this question depends upon the type and amount of mushroom tea being consumed, as well as any high sugar contents it may contain. Some mushroom teas like our DIRTEA Coffee Blend may send signals to break a fast by sending signals for food availability while other types, like our DIRTEA blend, contain only low levels of sugar to support natural energy processes without breaking a fast.

Matcha green tea is another beverage that won’t break a fast when enjoyed plain (without milk or sweeteners). From enjoying it as traditional bowl of cha to mixing into smoothies, the low calorie count makes matcha an ideal option for any looking to maximize results with Intermittent Fasting.

Matcha may not be ideal for every fast, however. Some individuals may experience nausea if consumed on an empty stomach; this can easily be avoided by adding small portions of food into the mixture.

Pure mushroom powders are an excellent way for those seeking to take their intermittent fasting experience to the next level. Our blends are designed to be low in calories while offering numerous health benefits such as: