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General Tips for Better Fasting Throughout the Day
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Module 1 | Ramadan Nutrition Tips | |
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Unit 1 | Nutrition Tips Pretest | |
Unit 2 | 4 Things that is Good for your Suhoor Meal | |
Unit 3 | 4 Foods that you Should Avoid During Suhoor | |
Unit 4 | General Tips for Better Fasting Throughout the Day | |
Unit 5 | Tips When Breaking Fast | |
Unit 6 | Nutrition Tips Posttest |
Unit Summary
8 tips can pave the way for a more smoother and enjoyable Ramadan fast:
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Consume a satisfying Iftar meal, but do not overeat
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Increase intake of fluids
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Sleep early
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Avoid staying out in the sun
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Avoid fried and heavy foods
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Give your body at least one hour after consuming your Iftar meal
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Choose the right Carbohydrates
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Exercise
Survey Questions
The Holy month of Ramadan will occur during the summer months of the year. This means that the effect of dehydration can lead to lethargic feelings and headaches. In addition, the late night meals and early wake ups (to eat the Suhoor meal) can further lead to higher levels of irritability.
The following 8 tips can pave the way for a more smoother and enjoyable Ramadan fast:
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Consume a satisfying Iftar meal, but do not overeat. I can only imagine that your thoughts during the day center around what foods you will be consuming later that night. Mind you that this is a very bad habit that you should break. Ramadan is a month of inner healing and peace. So, instead of thinking about what the Iftar menu is, think about how fortunate you are than others.
Not only does overeating promote weight gain, but also causes you to feel sluggish and interrupt a peaceful night’s sleep.
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Increase intake of fluids. Water is always the best source of fluid for your body. Drink water throughout the evening until it is time to sleep. Keep a bottle of water at your bedside, so you drink during the night.
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Sleep early, so you can wake up to have the Suhoor meal.
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Avoid staying out in the sun. If your job requires you to be outdoors, try and reduce your exposure to the sun by being in shady areas, wear appropriate clothing and sun hats. For others, limit yourself to be being physically active, stay in cool areas and rest as much as possible. Limit the amount of exercise you do this month and reside to reducing your workouts to evening times after breaking your fast.
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Avoid fried and heavy foods. They put high amounts of burden on your gut after a long day of no foods and fluids. The counter effect is heart burn and indigestion. Limit these.
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Give your body at least one hour after consuming your Iftar meal, so your body can refuel and replenish itself before consuming anything else. You don’t want to overburden your gut. Be mindful to the amount of sweets and desserts you eat. Remember, moderation is always the key, even when not fasting.
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Choose the right Carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates such as lentils, beans, quinoa, brown rice, low-fat dairy, fruits and vegetables as well as whole wheat pasta are released slowly, making you feel satiated for a longer period of time. They have lots of fiber, potassium and magnesium all of which are important for the body after a day of deprivation. Complex carbs also aid in digestion and assists in keeping your blood sugar levels stable.
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For those who follow a regular workout routine, fasting can present challenges; however, it’s not impossible to continue exercising during Ramadan. The best time to work out is at night, or before Suhoor, because the body is hydrated then.