Ramadan is the month of physical, spiritual and mental purification. When we go through this period with awareness, it will not be possible not to feel the transformation in our soul.
Fasting can cause confusion for those who are in the weight management process. In fact, fasting is one of the oldest known healing methods. From time to time, fasting was resorted to both for religious reasons and to observe its health effects. Nowadays, the positive effects of fasting on health are being investigated and its effects are shown in many studies. For this reason, we should not think of the fasting period as a period in which we spend the whole day hungry and constantly eat during iftar and sahur times. We should use this period in a healthy way by detoxing our body and listening to its needs. Frequently made mistakes and points we need to pay attention to are;
SKIPPING THE SAHUR MEAL
You should especially eat sahur in order to manage your hunger during the day and not to put the energy you need into a single meal. . You can plan by thinking of it as a breakfast meal. Consuming foods with high protein content in this meal will keep you full for a long time. You should not consume carbohydrate/sugar things that will make you feel hungry quickly at sahur. You should avoid consuming salty foods such as olives, tomato paste and sausage in order to avoid thirst during the day.
Adding nuts rich in healthy fatty acids, which we call oilseeds, to the sahur meal will increase your satiety.
NOT CONSUMING ENOUGH VEGETABLES AND FRUITS
Adding the amount of fiber you need, vegetables and fruits to sahur and iftar meals; It will prevent constipation by ensuring the continuity of your bowel movements. It will ensure that you meet the vitamins and minerals we need to keep your immune system strong.
INSUFFICIENT WATER CONSUMPTION
Iftar We should drink water thoroughly at intervals, without neglecting to drink water between sahur and sahur. When our body is dehydrated, it can neither burn fat nor perform the necessary processes.
EXCESS CARBOHYDRATE CONSUMPTION
Carbohydrates We may have a tendency to consume junk and sugary things. Here, lighter options such as ice cream, milk desserts, and fruit can be considered, being careful not to overdo it.
REDUCTION OF MOVEMENT
While we are fasting, our movements may decrease. Especially in this period of prohibitions, our space of action is quite limited. However, you can try the exercises you can do at home about 2 hours after iftar.
(In case of illness, a doctor should be consulted before fasting!)
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