Coffee and Heartburn

Hello! This might seem like a dumb question. I am doing 14/10 fasting (12 pm to 10 pm) but I have the problem that my morning coffee on a completely empty stomach gives me heartburn. Going ahead and adding some milk to it fixes that problem, but that would fire my insulin and thus completely break the point of fasting. Has anybody else encountered this problem? Which alternatives to it have you guys found? Thanks!

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I have a similar problem with black coffee, but in my case it’s just when its hot, so I’ve learned to enjoy it cold and that helps in regards to the coffee destroying my stomach. I’m not sure what to add to your coffee that would make it bearable and not break your fast though.

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I recommend brewing coffee with cold brew method. I brew mine in the fridge and if I want it hot just heat it up. Cold brew is less acidic

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