Do’s:-
Drink at least 2 glasses of water during 'suhoor' or 'sehri'.
Eat fruits that keep you hydrated - watermelon and grapes.
Include fiber, proteins and carbs in your suhoor meals to avoid hunger pangs.
Eat with your family and loved ones, create mindfulness around the food you eat and reconnect with your eating habits.
Continue with your workout. However, you may want to lower your intensity.
Continue with the tradition of breaking your fast with a date - it is high in fiber and potassium and helps in water retention .
Don’ts:-
Don’t break your fast with spicy foods like kebab or chutney – it will cause heartburn.
Don’t overeat out of insecurity – avoid binge eating to bring down blood sugar levels.
Do not rely on junk food - maintain a 90/10 rule of eating, i.e. 90% of food with high nutrient content and 10% of desserts and fried foods.
Avoid sherbets and processed foods if you are trying to lose weight during Ramadan.
Medication like Excedrin may be avoided if you are having caffeine withdrawal symptoms - like a headache. Instead, try resting and avoiding exertion through the day. This is the time to detox.
Avoid fasting if you are diabetic or are suffering from irregular blood pressure levels - changing the time of your medicine can be difficult and may aggravate your condition.
Avoid fasting if you are suffering from kidney disorders and can’t be dehydrated for long.
Do not start a new workout regime while you are fasting.
