Planning of activities and meals are essential to fasting

Dubai - The holy month of Ramadan is about practising self-restraint, cleansing the body from impurities, and re-focusing one's self.

By this time, we've already concluded week one of Ramadan. We congratulate those who are fasting for their discipline and spiritual fortitude. Truly, the holy month of Ramadan is about practising self-restraint, cleansing the body from impurities, and re-focusing one's self. 
To continue with our journey of long-lasting changes in our lives and being able to finish a month-long of fasting, Sakina Mustansir, clinical dietician at Prime Hospital in Dubai, has laid down some tips to plan our activities during the holy month as we focus more on our spiritual discipline of fasting.
> First of all, it is always better to prepare your own meals. Consume protein-rich foods such as meats, legumes, eggs, and dairy products in every Ramadan meal to quench your hunger for sweets. Proteins-enriched meals are not only essential to your body cells but also increase your satiety level.
> Plan a healthy balanced diet by splitting your main course into three parts - one-quarter of the plate filled with complex carbohydrates; one-quarter with lean meat or meat alternatives; and half with vegetables.
> Schedule your workout during fasting. Exercise only at least an hour before iftar so you can rehydrate your body soon. Drink an extra litre of and a half of water for every hour of aerobic exercise.
> Try to eat more than five portions a day of fruit and vegetables to hydrate your body. Some of the highly recommended include watermelon, grapefruit, apples, tomatoes, cucumber, squash, zucchini, and lettuce.
> When peeing, check the colour of your urine to hydrate your body properly. Your body is telling you to increase your fluid intake if it is darker. 
> It is smart to avoid caffeinated drinks such strong tea, coffee, and colas to avoid dehydration.
> During suhoor, take Vitamin B complex such as neurobion to keep your body energised during fasting.
> Finally, break bad habits such as smoking and maintain a good lifestyle even after Ramadan.
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• UAE
• Ramadan 2021
• Ramadan Health
• Dubai