Is ABC Juice Safe to Drink During My OMAD Diet? - #47863
I am planning to start drinking ABC juice and I follow OMAD, where my one meal is at dinner. If I drink ABC juice in the morning, will it spike my blood sugar and break my fast? Would it be better to consume it before my main meal instead? Please advise if this is a healthy way to include it.
How long have you been following the OMAD diet?:
- Less than 1 monthDo you have any history of blood sugar issues?:
- No, never had issuesHow do you typically feel after consuming juices?:
- Other symptomsDoctor-recommended remedies for this condition
Doctors' responses
Yes, ABC juice breaks fast Yes, it raises blood sugar
Simple rule Take ABC juice 20–30 min before dinner Don’t take it in the morning if doing OMAD This is the healthiest way to include it
Hlo,
Good question — this comes up a lot with OMAD 👍 I’ll break it down clearly so you can decide what fits your goal (fasting vs health).
1. Does ABC juice break a fast & spike blood sugar? Yes. ABC juice (Apple–Beetroot–Carrot) will definitely break your fast. Why: Apple + beetroot are naturally high in sugars Juicing removes fiber → sugar absorbs faster This causes an insulin response, even in people with normal sugar levels So if your OMAD fast is: For metabolic fasting / insulin sensitivity → ABC juice in the morning ❌ breaks it Only for calorie restriction → it still technically breaks OMAD Even though you don’t have blood sugar issues, it will spike glucose, just temporarily.
2. Is it healthy to drink ABC juice in the morning during OMAD? Not ideal, especially since: You are new to OMAD (<1 month) Morning juice on an empty stomach can cause: Lightheadedness Sugar crash Increased hunger later Gastric irritation (especially beetroot) If you mentioned “other symptoms” after juices, that’s another sign to be cautious.
3. Best time to take ABC juice if you want benefits ✅ Best option: 20–30 minutes BEFORE your main meal (dinner) Why this is better: Insulin spike gets “used” by the meal Less chance of sugar crash Better nutrient absorption Gentler on digestion Still allows OMAD fasting benefits 👉 Quantity: 150–200 ml only, not more
4. Even better way to include ABC with OMAD (important) 🟢 Prefer ABC smoothie over juice Use whole fruits/veggies Keeps fiber → slower sugar absorption OR 🟢 Modify the juice: Reduce apple quantity Increase carrot Add: Ginger Lemon A pinch of cinnamon This makes it more blood-sugar friendly.
5. If your goal is fasting + health + glow/energy Morning (fasted): Water Black coffee / herbal tea Lemon water (no honey) A pinch of salt in water (helps OMAD beginners) Pre-dinner: ABC juice/smoothie (small amount)
6. Who should avoid ABC juice daily with OMAD? People with acidity Frequent bloating Sugar cravings after juice Feeling weak or shaky after juices If you’ve noticed “other symptoms”, tell me what exactly (weakness, acidity, headache, hunger, anxiety), and I’ll fine-tune it for you.
Tq
ABC juice contains natural sugars from apple, beetroot, and carrot Because of this, it does increase blood sugar, especially when consumed on an empty stomach This effect is independent of OMAD and is a normal physiological response Timing Advice: If you are strictly following OMAD, avoid ABC juice in the morning The best time to consume ABC juice is after food, preferably 30 minutes after your meal Taking it with or after meals helps reduce sudden sugar spikes Key Points to Understand: ABC juice itself is not harmful OMAD does not make ABC juice unsafe, and ABC juice does not invalidate OMAD as a concept The concern is only timing, not the combination Conclusion: ✔ ABC juice can be included safely ✔ Avoid taking it on an empty stomach ✔ Prefer consuming it 30 minutes after your meal for better digestion and sugar balance
🥤 What is ABC juice? ABC juice = Apple + Beetroot + Carrot. - Apples → natural sugars (fructose, glucose). - Carrots → moderate glycemic index, sweet taste. - Beets → higher natural sugar content. Together, it’s nutrient-rich but not low in sugar.
⏱ Effect on OMAD fasting
Morning consumption: - Yes, it will break your fast because it contains calories and sugars. - It can cause a blood sugar spike, though in healthy individuals without diabetes, this usually normalizes quickly.
Before your main meal (dinner): - This is often better, because the juice acts as a gentle appetizer. - Fiber and phytonutrients may aid digestion and reduce overeating. - Blood sugar rise is buffered when taken with or just before a balanced meal.
⚖️ Healthy way to include it - Since you’re new to OMAD (<1 month), it’s best to keep your fasting window clean (water, herbal teas without sugar). - Include ABC juice with or just before your dinner meal rather than in the morning. - This way, you enjoy the nutrients without disrupting the fasting benefits (like autophagy, insulin sensitivity).
✅ Practical tips - Portion: Keep it small (½ glass), not a large serving. - Pairing: Combine with protein or healthy fats in your dinner to slow sugar absorption. - Frequency: 2–3 times per week is plenty; daily may be excessive sugar load. - Observation: Track how you feel—energy, digestion, sleep. If you notice bloating or fatigue, adjust timing/quantity.
Warm Regards Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
HELLO,
Yes, ABC juice (apple-beetroot-carrot) contains natural sugars and calories
From both a metabolic and Ayurvedic fasting standpoint, drinking it in morning will break your fast and stimulate insulin release. even if you feel fine afterward
In Ayurveda, fasting is meant to -Keep Agni (digestive fire) resting and sharp -Allow Ama (metabolic waste) to clear sweet juices activate digestion prematurely and disturb this process
BLOOD SUGAR IMPACT (even without a history) Although you have no blood sugar issues -Apple + beetroot are sweet and slight bitter with a high glycemic load -Taken on empty stomach, they can cause a quick blood sugar rise, followed by a dip This is especially relevant since you’ve been on OMAD for less than a month, when the body is still adapting
BEST TIME TO CONSUME ABC JUICE (if you want to include it) From an Ayurvedic view, the best option is 30-45 minutes before your main (dinner) meal
WHY -Agni is already preparing for digestion -reduced glucose spike -better Rasa dhatu nourishment (nutrient absorption ) -Less strain on the liver and pancreases
AVOID TAKING IT -Early morning during fasting -late night (can increase kapha and disturb sleep)
HOW TO MAKE ABC JUICE MORE AYURVEDIC-FRIENDLY If you choose to include it, adjust it slightly -reduce apple quantity (it’s the main sugar source) -Add a pinch of= dry ginger or cinnamon =helps balance sugar absorption and supports digestion -Drink It fresh, not cold and not daily 3-4 times/week is better
IS ABC JUICE HEALTHY WITH OMAD? Occassionally, YES- but not daily not during fasting hours
FOR OMAD BEGGINNERS, AYURVEDA GENERALLY PREFERS -whole foods over juices -ligh vegetables soups or stewed vegetables over raw juices
If your goal is detox or vitality,ABC juice can help iF your goal is metabolic flexibility, insulin sensitivity, or fat loss it should be limited
SIMPLE ALTERNATIVES DURING FASTING HOURS If you want something in the morning without breaking the fast -warm water -warm water with a few drops of lemon (no honey) -herbal teas- ginger, cumin, fennel
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
As per Ayurveda we advise never to skip breakfast and if you drink ABC juice which contains natural sweets then automatically it’s going to break your fast n it’s not going to spike your blood sugar levels
Will ABC juice break OMAD / spike blood sugar? Yes. ABC juice (Apple–Beetroot–Carrot) will break your fast. Apple, beetroot, and carrot all contain natural sugars. Drinking it in the morning will: Raise insulin Spike blood sugar (more so if taken on an empty stomach) Technically end the fasting state of OMAD So if you are strictly following OMAD or fasting for metabolic benefits, ABC juice should not be taken in the fasting window. When is the best time to take ABC juice? ✔️ Best option: Take ABC juice 30–45 minutes before your main meal (dinner in your case) This is better because: Sugar spike is blunted when followed by a meal Better digestion and nutrient absorption Less stress on blood sugar regulation
Hello That’s a smart question. Mixing OMAD (One Meal A Day) with ABC juice (Apple–Beetroot–Carrot) means when you have it really matters, both for your body’s energy and from an old wellness system called Ayurveda.
YOU’RE WONDERING ABOUT:
–You’ve just started OMAD, eating only dinner. –You want to drink ABC juice. –You’re asking: –Will ABC juice make my blood sugar jump? –Will it stop my fast? –Is morning or before dinner better? –You don’t have blood sugar issues.
THE QUICK ANSWER:
Yes, ABC juice will stop your fast. Yes, it’ll bump up your blood sugar, even if you’re healthy. No, drinking ABC juice in the morning during OMAD isn’t a good idea.
WHY ABC JUICE STOPS YOUR FAST (SCIENCE + AYURVEDA):
From a regular health view:
–Apples, beets, and carrots all have natural sugars. –Juicing takes out the fiber, so your body soaks up the sugar super fast. –This makes your body release insulin, which means your fast is broken, pure and simple.
From an Ayurvedic view:
–ABC juice is sweet, liquid, and a bit heavy. –Drinking it on an empty stomach after a long fast can mess with your digestion over time. It can cause bloating, heartburn, and make you feel weak. It might even create toxins instead of helping you. –Even if you don’t feel bad now, it’s not good in the long run.
IS IT OKAY IF YOU DON’T HAVE DIABETES? –It won’t make you sick right away. –But with OMAD, if you keep having sugar spikes without real food to back it up, it can make you crash, mess with your hunger signals, and make your digestion worse over time. –So, the problem isn’t the juice itself, it’s when you drink it.
THE BEST WAY TO DRINK ABC JUICE WITH OMAD (WHAT I SUGGEST):
Option 1: Before Your Main Meal (This is the best choice)
Drink ABC juice 30–45 minutes before dinner
Good things about this: It doesn’t upset your digestion. It helps your liver clean itself gently. It helps you take in iron better. It’s good for your skin and energy. Your blood sugar will react much better. This is the safest and best time for you.
Option 2: Morning (Only if you change it up)
If you really want to drink it in the morning, then: Drink only a small amount (about half a cup). Add a pinch of cinnamon or dry ginger. Or mix it with an equal amount of water. Keep in mind, though, this will still stop your fast, so it’s not truly OMAD.
WHAT AYURVEDA SUGGESTS FOR OMAD:
Ayurveda doesn’t really support drinking a lot of sweet juices during long fasts. If you’re fasting to rest your gut, improve your metabolism, or balance your hormones, then: –Warm water –Herbal teas –Plain water These are better choices during your fasting hours.
WHO SHOULD BE EXTRA CAREFUL WITH ABC JUICE + OMAD:
People who get heartburn. –Those with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). –Anyone with weak digestion. –People with PCOS. –Anyone who feels tired or dizzy when fasting. If you have these issues, you need to fix when you drink ABC juice.
MY ADVICE FOR YOU:
Don’t drink ABC juice in the morning if you’re doing OMAD. –The best time is 30–45 minutes before dinner. –Drink a moderate amount (about 2/3 of a cup). –Don’t drink it every day—3–4 times a week is plenty. –Focus on good digestion first, then on detoxing.
ABC juice is good for you, but being healthy depends on when you do things, not just following fads. With OMAD, your body needs gentle, helpful nutrition, not a sudden sugar rush during long fasts. You’re thinking along the right lines—just change the timing, and you’ll get the good stuff without messing up your body’s energy.
Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate
DRINKING ABC JUICE IN THE MORNING WHILE FOLLOWING OMAD WILL BREAK YOUR FAST AND CAN CAUSE BLOOD SUGAR TO RISE EVEN IF YOU HAVE NO HISTORY OF DIABETES JUICES CONTAIN NATURAL SUGARS AND LIQUID CALORIES THAT DIGEST QUICKLY AND STIMULATE INSULIN SO YOUR BODY DOES NOT REMAIN IN FASTED STATE
IT IS BETTER TO CONSUME ABC JUICE WITH OR AFTER YOUR MAIN DINNER MEAL THIS WAY THE NUTRIENTS ARE ABSORBED ALONG WITH OTHER FOODS AND DIGESTION REMAINS STABLE IT IS HEALTHIER FOR YOUR BODY AND WILL SUPPORT NUTRITION WITHOUT DISTURBING METABOLIC BALANCE
YOU CAN ALSO ADD A SMALL AMOUNT OF FLAXSEEDS OR CHIA SEEDS TO THE JUICE TO SLOW SUGAR ABSORPTION AND IMPROVE FIBER CONTENT IF YOU WISH TO DRINK IT SEPARATELY ENSURE YOU HAVE IT AFTER YOUR MEAL AND NOT ON EMPTY STOMACH DAILY INTAKE SHOULD BE MODERATE AND NOT REPLACE MAIN FOOD TO SUPPORT ENERGY AND AVOID BLOOD SUGAR SPIKES
Yes , ABC juice breaks your fast and causes a moderate blood sugar spike, so avoid morning on empty stomach.
Best Timing Drink 250–300 ml ABC juice 30–60 minutes before dinner – nutrients are used in your meal, no big spike and it aids digestion.
Take 1 small apple + 1 beetroot + 2 carrots + ginger/lemon
Start with half glass if you feel symptoms after juices. Keep OMAD window consistent (e.g., 6–8 PM). Stay hydrated all day. This way, you get full benefits without compromising OMAD.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
Instead of ABC juice you a can use apple, beetroot,carrot as salad in your main meal. If you are worried about sugar spike and want juice, then prefer having karela juice, or doodhi juice, or cucumber juice or tomato juice. Vegetables juice are more safer in diabetic.
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