Many people are concerned about the impact of fasting for more than 12 hours on their body shape and health, especially amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic affecting the entire world. Therefore, health experts provide a set of tips to help you maintain your health and ensure that fasting during Ramadan is completely safe, as reported by "Bold Sky," a health-focused website:
1. **Increase Water Intake**
Drinking adequate amounts of water during the iftar period is vital to keep your body hydrated, which can reduce feelings of hunger during fasting, as well as help maintain your health and avoid feelings of weakness and fatigue.
2. **Adhere to Medication for Chronic Illnesses**
Before starting to fast, a comprehensive periodic check-up should be conducted to ensure that the body is free of diseases. However, if you suffer from a chronic illness that requires medication, you should consult your doctor to adjust your doses to fit iftar and suhoor timings.
3. **Avoid Overeating at Iftar**
Although Ramadan foods are known for their unique delicious taste, they often contain high levels of fats and sugars. Therefore, care should be taken during iftar not to overeat, and it's important to ensure that your meal includes a variety of proteins, carbohydrates, and vegetables.
4. **Don’t Skip Suhoor**
Make sure to wake up well before dawn to have a suhoor meal that will balance your body and prevent feelings of hunger and thirst during fasting hours. It's also essential to have a diverse suhoor rather than just consuming light carbohydrates, as they will not provide enough energy for the following day.
5. **Engage in Light Exercise**
Experts recommend performing some light exercises two hours after iftar to maintain your health. They also advise having a light meal at iftar, followed by another meal serving as lunch three to four hours later, and then the suhoor, to ensure you maintain optimal health.
