Here are some tips on healthy
fasting:
1. Don’t skip Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) As
the saying goes, ‘breakfast is the most
important meal of the day’. And during
Ramadan, it becomes even more
important!
Although skipping Suhoor to have
uninterrupted sleep may sound
appealing, you shouldn’t.
Ms Tan explains, “Skipping Suhoor
prolongs the
fasting period as your body will need to
rely on the previous meal to provide you
with all the nutrients and energy until
Iftar (dinner). Due to the longer hours of
fasting, you are more likely to feel
dehydrated and tired during the day.
Furthermore, skipping Suhoor also
encourages
overeating during Iftar, which can cause
unhealthy weight gain.”
2. Don’t overeat during Iftar (dinner) Just
as it is not advisable to skip Suhoor,
overeating when it is time to break the
fast can harm your body.
Iftar should be a well-balanced,
nutritious meal and not a feast!
Overeating and excessive consumption
of high-fat foods in particular may result
in indigestion and weight gain. “Slow
down and enjoy each mouthful of your
food,” recommends Ms Tan.
3. Avoid eating fried foods, salty foods
and high-sugar foods It is not
uncommon for fasting individuals to
reward themselves with rich, greasy,
fried and sugary dishes come meal time.
While these
foods make you feel good in the short
run, they can make fasting the next day
more difficult.
“Aside from the unhealthy weight gain,
consuming fatty and sugary foods also
cause sluggishness and fatigue. In
addition, you should limit your intake of
salt, especially during Suhoor (pre-dawn
meal), as this increases thirst,” advises
Ms Tan.
Instead, try incorporating foods from all
the major food groups including fruit
and vegetables, rice and alternatives, as
well meat and alternatives. Consuming
fibre-rich foods during Ramadan is also
ideal as they are digested slower than
processed foods so you feel full longer.
4. Drink as much water as possible
Drinking as much water as possible
between Iftar (dinner) and Suhoor (pre-
dawn meal) reduces your risk of
dehydration during fasting.
“Make every effort to drink at least 8 gla
$$es of fluids daily before dawn and
after sundown. Fluids include juices,
milk, beverages and soups but water is
the best choice,” says Ms Tan. Ideally,
you should also cut down on caffeinated
drinks like coffee, tea and colas as these
have a diuretic effect and promotes fluid
loss.
Adapted from Gurusloaded.com

Thanks 4 d tips.