Keep fit during Ramadan

Mentioned below are some quick and easy health tips to follow during Ramadan. These easy to follow diet tips will ensure your food provides your body with essential nutrition.

1. Reduce intake of oil in your food as it makes you feel lazy and less energetic. For example, switch from fried chicken to grilled chicken.

2. Consume coconut water for Suhoor, as it will help maintain hydration level in your body until it is time for Iftar.

3. At the time of Iftar, it is good to break your fast with dates and milkshakes. Sugarcane juice is also good to have during Iftar as it is rich in glucose, so it acts as an immediate source of energy for all the different cells in the body.

4. Fruits are a better option than fruit juices as they are rich in fibre. Apple, banana and oranges are all rich in fibre. So next time, go for a fruit plate rather than opting for a fruit juice.

5. To avoid indigestion and flatulence, consume food with minimal fat and spice. For the same reason, avoid over eating. Carbonated drinks are a big no too. Buttermilk (Laban/Matha) is healthier alternate to aerated cold drinks.

6. Increase water intake after Iftar. Since between Iftar and Suhoor is the only time water can be ingested, drink water more frequently than you usually do. Two litres of water is a goal that should be met to replenish the cells in your body.