The Holy month of Ramzan is due to start in India, and across the world. It is a time for introspection, self-improvement, kindness, and spirituality, and fasting from sunrise to sunset is one of Islam’s five pillars.
Fasting improves your health and brings you closer to your Creator, the One Almighty God.
Here are some of the positive impacts fasting can have on your health and well-being:
Controls ‘Bad’ Cholesterol
Many people fast to lose weight, however research shows that improved lipid profiles lower blood cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Controls Hunger
Ramadan and fasting improve digestion and lifestyle. This practice helps the body adjust to eating less, resting the digestive system and reducing appetite.
A Month-Long Detox
Fasting uses fat stores and removes poisons from fat deposits. This month-long cleanse helps a healthier lifestyle after Ramadan.
Improved Mood and Focus
Fasting promotes brain cell development and function. It boosts mood, memory, and learning and makes the brain more stress-resistant, adaptable, and flexible.
In addition to Ramadan’s natural benefits, healthy habits are essential. Here are suggestions:
Healthy Iftar
Your main Iftar meal will be healthier after breaking your fast with dates and water and a light soup. Select vitamins, nutrient-rich foods, and portions.
Add oats, cheese, fruits, and veggies to your breakfast for nutrients.. Low-glycemic foods provide daylong energy.
Stay Hydrated
Drink plenty between Iftar and Suhoor to avoid dehydration. Choose water, milk, laban, and fresh juices over dehydrating tea and coffee.
Exercise Moderately
Fasting and dehydration can cause lethargy, but moderate activity before Suhoor or a few hours after Iftar helps sustain energy and weight loss. One such beneficial and light form of exercise is the night prayer during Ramadan.
Adopt good habits and drop bad ones
Ramadan also provides you with a chance to quit smoking and even alcohol. You can resist addictions during and after Ramadan with self-control. Healthy habits like eating more vegetables, drinking more water, and exercising can be formed and maintained during Ramadan.
Ramadan is a time for spirituality, dedication, and fellowship. The health benefits of Ramadan go beyond religion. Refusing food and drink from sunrise to dark has a good effect on your body and mind. All said and done you should not fast in Ramadan just because it will benefit your health, but rather because your Creator, the One Almighty God, has made it compulsory for you to fast if you are a true believer and follow the great teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the last and final messenger of God in Islam.
