Fasting during Ramadan can be challenging, especially when it comes to staying hydrated and healthy. However, there are several fasting tips that can help you maintain good health and stay hydrated during the month of Ramadan.

Cautions for fasting

Fasting is obligatory in Islam, and everyone tries to celebrate this holy month. Even children force their parents to wake them on suhoor meal. But keeping mind that, if you have any health conditions like pregnancy, breast-feeding, diabetes, or another illness, even if you are taking any medicine, it’s best to consult with your religious scholar/doctor to determine if you still need to fast or it is harmful to your health. 

If you are done with your decision to go for fasting, go through some helpful fasting tips in this article.

Drink plenty of fluids during non-fasting hours

During suhoor and iftar, make sure to drink plenty of water and other fluids to stay hydrated throughout the day. Moreover, try drinking fluid several times throughout the night, even if you aren’t feeling too thirsty. But, be careful and don’t drink too much at one time because it can have adverse effects on your body. Avoid sugary and caffeinated drinks as they can dehydrate you.

Eat a balanced and nutritious diet

Eat a variety of foods during the suhoor/sehri and iftar. Choose foods that are high in fiber, complex carbohydrates, and protein, as these will provide you with sustained energy throughout the day. Whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, and lean protein are some of the best foods that you can include in your meal at sehri/suhoor or iftar. Avoid fatty and sugary foods, as they can cause a crash in energy levels.

Avoid overeating

If you fast for a whole day and an iftar meal you overeat, the purpose of fasting goes null. It can create adverse effects on your body, causing make you to feel lethargic and bloated. Instead, eat small meals throughout the night to keep your energy levels up.

Get enough sleep

Generally, 7-8 hours of sleep per night is suggested to stay healthy. But during Ramadan Kareem, it is difficult to manage 7-8 hours of sleep at night because the time after taraweeh and suhoor is hardly 5 hours. A lack of sleep can cause fatigue and affect your ability to concentrate during the day. You should take a short nap in the daytime to stay active.

Stay active with light exercise

Regular exercise can help you maintain your energy levels and improve your overall health. But during Ramadan, it is difficult to maintain routine activities. Because, in Ramazan, you can’t do sweating exercises at day time in fasting hours. You can’t do exercise just after heavy iftar and soon one has to go for Taraweeh. One of the simple ways to stay active is to walk slowly, do yoga, make a few stretches, or do light exercises in the afternoon.  

Take breaks

Rest during the day, when possible, especially during the hottest hours. Take a break from work or other activities to relax and rejuvenate.

Consult a doctor

If you have any pre-existing health conditions, it’s important to consult your doctor before fasting to ensure that it’s safe for you.

Bottom line

It’s important to listen to your body during Ramadan and make adjustments to your routine as needed. By following these fasting tips, you can stay healthy and hydrated throughout the month of Ramadan.