Ramadan fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from food and water till "Maghrib" for 30 days. There are so much spiritual, mental and physical benefits of this religious "Ibadah". Fasting not only purifies your soul, it also makes your personal growth positive and balanced. In other words, it is a process of your inner-self grooming that leads you to a disciplined life style.
We can stay energized and healthy during Ramadan while fasting. By eating healthy food during "Suhoor" and "Iftaar" tends to a nourished and motivational life style in Ramadan. No doubt, there are amazing health benefits associated with fasting in Ramadan if done properly.
As far as the physiological effects are concerned, Ramadan fasting includes lowering of blood sugar, lowering of cholesterol and lowering of the systolic blood pressure. In fact, Ramadan fasting would be an ideal recommendation for treatment of mild to moderate, stable, non-insulin diabetes, obesity and essential hypertension.
Here are some beneficial tips and ideas regarding food during Blessed Ramadan :
- Have well-balanced meals.
- Drink plenty of fluids especially water.
- Cut down on processed foods.
- Break your fast with dates and water.
- Hydrate before eating at the time of Iftaar.
- Have a bowl of soup.
- Eat various healthy salads.
- Eat greens.
- Select the right carbs.
- Choose lean protein.
- Avoid foods high in fat.
- Avoid foods high in salt.
- Avoid foods high in sugar.
- Avoid spices and chillies also.
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