5. Break your fast slowly and lightly It’s a very common complaint that in spite of observing the whole month’s fast, there are many people who gain weight during Ramadan. The reason is what you eat at the time of Iftar is usually more than you eat on a regular day. Don’t go all out at Iftar meal. Although tempting, it is better to take it slowly. Your body is already going through a disturbed routine and if you stuff oily, fatty and heavy food suddenly after going hungry for 12-14 hours, it’s not going to have a good effect. Exercise some self-control and eat normal-sized, nutritious portions at Iftar. Eat-in moderate quantities every 2 hours post Iftar and you’ll see its good effect the next day. Start your Iftar meal by eating 2 dates. It balances the low sugar level in your body due to the fast of the whole day and helps you gain instant energy. Starting with a bowl of soup is great as it not only prepares the stomach for the upcoming meal but also gives the essential fluids to the body. It’s difficult but eat fewer sweets at Iftar. Too much sugar after the whole day of fast is not good for the body. It’s of crucial importance since you’re fasting the next day.
Everything you eat at Iftar and Suhoor shows up in your energy levels the next day. So, make the most of the eating time you get during Suhoor and Iftar and give yourself a healthy makeover this Ramadan.
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