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Before starting your fast, it is advisable to make a medical assessment of your fitness, according to Ishi Khosla, Nutritionist, Weightmonitor UAE. You could opt for a comprehensive health check-up.
"It would help to know if you are heading for some disorders such as diabetes, high uric acid or kidney related diseases, any deficiencies or abnormal blood pressure etc. and if you are, then understand the medical risk factors and precautions that can be taken before you embark on your fast," Khosla adds.
Before starting the fast, it is best to research the nutritious value of the food you eat as feasting while breaking the fast is not the best way to observe a fast.
As it is summer in the UAE during Ramadan, drink plenty of fluids; consume watery fruits like melons, watermelons, cucumbers, salads. Dig into vegetable and fruit juices, soups, stews etc.
With a wide spread of delicacies to choose from during the Ramadan iftars, it is common place to feast while breaking the fast and thereby adding on more pounds. A healthy way of doing it would be to include plenty of vegetables, fruits and fluids, and modest amounts of dairy, nuts, seeds and sprouts, for the body to function effectively.
Dos of breaking the Ramadan fast
1. Consume fruit or dry fruits along with fluid -- Laban or buttermilk/vegetable or fruit juice / iced tea/ cold coffee coconut water/soup
Don'ts during the Ramadan month
1. Avoid eating heavy curries, fried or oily food as it will take a toll on your stomach.
2. Large portions of rich creamy desserts can be avoided
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