Tips for healthy Ramadan fasting

1. Don’t skip Suhoor which is pre-dawn meal

As said ‘breakfast is the most important meal of the day.’ it becomes even more important during Ramadan.

Although skipping Suhoor to have an uninterrupted sleep may sound appealing, but you should not.

Skipping your Suhoor prolongs the fasting period and your body will need to rely on the previous night meal to provide you with all the nutrients and energy until Iftar. Due to the long hours of fasting there are chances that you are more likely to feel dehydrated and tired during the day. Skipping your Suhoor also encourages overeating during Iftar, which can also cause weight gain.

2. Do not overeat during Iftar.

As it is not advisable to skip your Suhoor, even over eating during Suhoor can harm your body.

Iftar should always be a well-balanced and nutritious meal and not a feast. Excessive consumption of high-fat foods and overeating may result in weight gain and indigestion.

3. Avoid eating deep fried foods, salty, and foods rich in high-sugar.

It is very common for fasting individuals to reward themselves with fatty, greasy, fried, and sugary dishes during meal time. Though these foods make you feel good for short run, they can make your fasting more difficult the next day.

Consuming sugary and fatty foods cause sluggishness and fatigue apart from weight gain. Besides, you should limit your intake of salt, especially during Suhoor as this increases thirst.

4. Drink more water and fluid as possible

Drinking more water between Iftar and Suhoor reduces the risk of dehydration.

“Ensure to drink minimum of 8 glasses of fluids which includes juices, milk, beverages and soups but water is the best choice before dawn and after sundown.

A well-balanced diet is the key to healthy fasting during Ramadan.