Ramadan 2023: Important tips to be followed for a healthy month long fasting

The Holy month of Ramadan is beginning on March 24 and will continue for a month. Devotees observe long day fasts and are allowed to have food and water only before sunrise and after sunset.

Fasting all day naturally makes you feel tired and hungry. So, it is important to first replenish the lost liquids instead of consuming food that might cause bloating.

Essential fasting tips to be kept in mind:

Sehri or pre-dawn meal

It is important to consume food that will quench your thirst. Cucumber, zucchini, buttermilk, curd, melon and banana will keep you full and energetic for longer. Include complex carbohydrates in your meal like oats, jowar, ragi, sugar-free muesli along with whole wheat.

Iftar meal

The first meal after a long day of fasting should be kept light. One should consume something which provides instant electrolytes and raises sugar levels. The best way to cure dehydration is to break your fast with coconut water, ORS or salt and sugar water.

Dinner meal

For your main course consume a lot of carbs, proteins and high fibre vegetables. Carbs could be in the form of sweet potato or rice or even millets. Get your daily dose of protein from meat, chicken, fish or dal.

What to avoid

Avoid sugar, desserts, fruit juices and aerated drinks as they will leave you with cravings and low energy levels, making it difficult to fast again the very next day.

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