Fasting is important as it helps in improving the general health, if practiced in the correct manner. That is, eating healthy foods in planned and sufficient quantities that provide the body with the element it loses during fasting hours without any trouble or adverse effects.
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The recommendations, as given by the Saudi German Hospital experts, are applicable not only for those on Ramadan fast but also for others who might want to take to fasting for one reason or the other; like the Christian folds who are just coming out of the Lenten period, a period of fasting that precede the Easter celebrations.
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Eat a lot of high fiber foods such as vegetables and legumes. Avoid
eating desserts; substitute them with fruits, as this maintains the intestine
health and prevents constipation.
Gastroenterology Specialist Team at the hospital, advises to stop eating fried foods and saturated fats, which can lead to indigestion and colon problems. Eating integrated healthy foods, rich in all the nutrients, which is important, to provide the body with the elements it loses during the day
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And as for those who are overweight, Ramadan
is a golden opportunity to lose weight by focusing on low healthy high-fiber,
low-calorie foods. According to bariatric surgery Team specialist, a person who
follows a healthy diet in Ramadan can lose about 2-5 Kg.
. Thirst and hunger will increase with the long
fasting hour, so it is necessary to follow a few steps to mitigate thirst. Drs
of internal Dept advises to avoid drinking a lot of tea or soft drinks and
eating desserts after breakfast, and substituting these with drinking large
amount of water, as a fasting person should drink at least 8 glasses of water
until bedtime, which helps the body stay hydrated.
. For a healthy fasting experience, Internal Dept Drs Team advises to have
souhur (pre-dawn breakfast during Ramadan) as a potential meal that provides
the body with vitality and energy during the fasting hour. While having souhur,
it is necessary to focus on consuming an amount of carbohydrates and protein,
and not to overlook the importance of eating vegetables and fruits
. Pulmonology Drs Team sees the holy month of Ramadan as an opportunity to get rid
of the health damaging habits, especially smoking. Since the benefits of
quitting smoking start to appear from the first day of quitting, Ramadan is a
golden opportunity to take this step as the fasting person refrains from
smoking during the fasting period and hence he will be able to continue doing
this as long as he has the determination and persistence.
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A tip for diabetics: Endocrinology Drs
Team says that diabetics should consult their doctors before deciding to
fast to find out whether it is possible. In case the doctor approves, the best advice
is to eat small breakfast meals to avoid the rise of blood sugar levels. He
adds that it is necessary to monitor the blood sugar levels on a regular and
daily basis before and after breakfast to ensure that fasting is recommendable
for diabetics, and guarantee the direct intervention of sharp rise or fall in
blood sugar levels.
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The experts also highlight the importance of avoiding eating desserts, and eating food in moderation and at wide intervals, as well as drinking large amounts of water and avoiding drinks and juices that raise the sugar levels.