in water...MH talks about this wait for his answer:)) i dunno at what point he recommends eating them on a fast?? but i have been doing it from the beginning...well?? it's better than going back to my regular food..i know i am still benefiting from this fast..i try to limit them some days i dont even have any ..strictly adhering to oj or the master cleanse drink....i try to go most of the with just water now:) and then have some juice later at nite