In Ramadan, it is important that you maintain your health during the fast. The first thing is to have a healthy eating habit. Given below are some tips that can help you get fit and healthy in this holy month.
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Never skip the first meal
Like breakfast, Suhour is the first meal of the day in Ramadan. This meal will help your body stay hydrated until the Iftar time. In addition, it will help prevent Iftar overtime. Make sure that your Zuhour meal consists of foods rich in fiber, carbohydrates, and protein.
Eat fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits and vegetables make a great snack. In fact, they are a great alternative to the junk food we consume on a regular basis. Ideally, you should opt for fruits and vegetables that are filled with water such as pumpkins, pumpkin, melon, and cucumber, to name a few.
No processed foods
It is a good idea to avoid processed foods such as white flour and sugar. They contain a small number of nutrients and lots of fat.
Eat slowly
You may feel like eating a lot at Iftar, but this is not going to be good for your health. So it’s best if you slow down while you eat.
You can eat some dates and then take some water. The dates are full of energy and also help your digestive system. Once you have some dates, you can have warm soup.
Your meals should not contain too many heavy oils and fats. Ideally, you should have some vegetables to meet your protein and carbohydrate needs.
Stay Hydrated
Make sure you have a minimum of 8 cups of water daily in Ramadan. Getting away from sugary drinks like Hibiscus and Tamarind is a good idea. While milk, soup, and juices can help you stay hydrated, know that nothing can take the place of water. So, it is better to have small amounts of other drinks.
Avoid Caffeinated Drinks
With regard to staying hydrated, caffeine is the worst thing you can have in Ramadan. Therefore, it is best to avoid drinks such as colas, coffee, and strong tea.
Avoid Frying
Fried foods are also not good. In other words, it is best to avoid foods that contain too much oil. If you want to have them anyway, make sure you use as little oil as possible. For example, you can use half a cup instead of a full cup of oil.
In addition, it is a good idea to opt for monounsaturated fats such as corn, canola and sunflower oil. Do not go for the olive oil either.
Consult your doctor
If you are over 50, be sure to consult your doctor before Ramadan. Similarly, children, people with diabetes and pregnant women should follow the same advice. You do not want to worsen your health condition in Ramadan.
So these are a few things you should keep in mind to stay fit and healthy in Ramadan.
