So here comes the time of long days fasting followed by special meals Ramadan give you an opportunity to reflect on your relationship with food & thirst besides giving up few attachments in your life. It also give you learning to eat more mindfully.
The following are key consideration for healthy eating during Ramadan:
1) Setting up goals
This is time when you need to alter your daily schedule given that you have long days of fasting & limited time for eating. Schedule which you used to follow in January may not apply during this period. Lot of fitness aspirants may revisit their fitness goals & focus more on maintaining their health region rather than focussing of weight loss.
2) Developing a plan is the best bet
Given that you will have a busy time during Ramadan, setting up a plan for daily routine & fixing up calendar for each activity will help in maintaining that healthy lifestyle
3) Eat more of protein & fibre combined with water
Many Muslims use beans, whole grain, green vegetables & dairy products during long Ramadan days. You should start your day with diet full of protein & fibre such as oatmeal, whole wheat bread, fruits & fresh veggies with ample water to keep you hydrated & full of energy. You should also consider high potassium food such as bananas, milk, dates, avocados & peas. You should avoid soda
4) Prepare a healthy dish
It’s always good not to show up empty handed & prepare a healthy dish that gives you a feel good factor.
5) Maintain a log book
Keep track of amount of calories you intake & consume food in right quantities so that you feed your body well. Try to replace high carb foods with medium to low ones. High sugar desserts increases your calorie intake so prefer to have sweets during Eid while having fibre rich fruits to keep yourself hydrated & maintain sufficient intake of nutrients.
