Proper diet and healthy eating key to enjoying Ramadan fast
Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — As Ramadan comes, the body needs to gradually prepare to adapt to changes in diet, eating and drinking times. Proper preparation helps reduce feelings of fatigue and hunger and improves the ability to fast smoothly. The first step is to gradually reduce your caffeine and sugar intake to avoid headaches and fatigue in the first days of fasting. Caffeinated drinks can be replaced with herbal tea or natural drinks that provide energy without causing caffeine addiction.It is also recommended to adjust mealtimes so that the body becomes accustomed to eating food close to suhoor and iftar. Eating balanced meals that contain proteins, fiber, and healthy fats helps promote satiety for longer periods.Staying hydrated is essential, so increase your water intake at night and reduce your intake of carbonated and sweetened drinks. Adding water-rich fruit and vegetables will help you stay hydrated longer during fasting.Ramadan is a great opportunity not only to purify the soul, but also the body.Fasting for long hours helps the body get rid of toxins. Not eating or drinking during fasting hours gives the body's various organs a chance to cleanse the toxins already present in the body, instead of being busy digesting and getting rid of food.
This year, the world is witnessing a moment of astronomical coincidence. The first of Ramadan in the Hijri calendar coincides with March 1, 2025 in the Gregorian calendar, according to Eng. Majed Abu Zahra, president of the Jeddah Astronomical Society.
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