Ramadan – the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar – is also the month of reverence, sacrifice and giving, as it is the month when the Holy Quran was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). Muslims from all over the world
Ramadan – the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar – is also the month of reverence, sacrifice and giving, as it is the month when the Holy Quran was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). Muslims from all over the world observe fast during this whole month, which includes completely abstaining from eating, drinking and indulging in any kind of sensual pleasures from dawn to sunset. Known as sawm in Arabic, fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. It helps believers to realize the pain of people who struggle with poverty and scarcity. This, alternatively, enables them to develop or strengthen their qualities of concern and compassion towards poor and needy.
Besides offering absolute tranquility of mind, many health benefits are associated with the observance of fasting during Ramadan. As per a major study put out by Annals of Nutrition Metabolism, fasting helps to curtail bad cholesterol and boost the level of good cholesterol, thereby minimizing the risk of heart-related diseases. Ramadan is a period of self-control means it can prove beneficial to overcome your serious addictions and cravings, from smoking to the over intake of chocolates or junk foods. Moreover, during fasting, when the typical process of using body glucose for energy runs out, the fats stored in your body is used for the same, which results in better metabolism and weight loss.
These benefits, however, are largely correlated to a proper, healthy diet. In other words, what you eat during non-fasting hours: Suhour (pre-dawn meal) and Iftar (meal taken after the sunset), will determine whether fasting can improve your health or not. So, here we give you a few helpful tips to stick on to a balanced food as well as a healthy fluid intake, which eventually purifies both your body and soul.
1. Never Skip Suhour
Everyone knows the importance of breakfast and it’s even more significant when you’re fasting. Skipping suhour may give you some continuous sleep, but in effect, it will elongate your fasting hours and also lead to binging after iftar. Suhour is a staple meal that gives you enough energy and strength required to make the fasting easier and healthier. However, make sure that you eat healthy by including whole grain foods in this meal. This is further important to stabilize your blood sugar levels and remain active throughout the day.
2.Keep up with traditions while breaking the fast
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