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Ramadan is not only an opportunity to get closer to God and deserve forgiveness but also a way to gain good health. Indeed, fasting allows the body to rest for purification. The human body is then cleaned of old cells, fat, waste and toxins that accumulated them during the year by his diet and activity.
The benefits of fasting have been proven by several physiological studies
He struggles against metabolic diseases (cholesterol, triglycerides, diabetes, ... fat)
Improves physical and intellectual form,
Fasting also helps rejuvenate the skin, strengthen teeth, strengthen the hair soothes the senses, increases concentration, etc.
Fasting is accessible to everyone (except in some pathological cases), because the human body has the necessary reserves to hold without problems for several hours.
The liver can supply large amounts of glycogen, great internal fuel,
The blood and lymph carry many nutrients.
Bone marrow contains nutrients
Several kilograms of fat (even in thin people) are stored: the body draws primarily into its fat reserves.
For a healthy and balanced diet during Ramadan. Some fasters, Ramadan is a month of excellence by consumption, eating habits change completely, it is then observed:
Overconsumption of sweet preparations and fat preparations
Under-consumption of vegetables, fruit and fiber
According to experts, our diet during the holy month should not differ from our normal diet and should be as simple as possible: We must continue taking 3 meals, with some fasting-related specificities.
At Iftar (the first meal):
it is recommended not to delay the time of iftar as the prophet says:
People of goods will be those who will not grow, the time of iftar. "(Narrated by al-Bukhari) And to break the fast with something sweet (sugar to rapid assimilation) preferably dates with water or milk, wait a few minutes to regularize
blood sugar and prepare the stomach to digest the rest of the food: soup, and hot beverages (coffee, tea, infusions) .This meal should not be overloaded, it just needs to soothe sensations of thirst and of hunger.
dates
The 2nd meal:
usually taken 2 or 3 hours after breaking the fast -Unlike what is practiced mostly (couscous, tagines, chips, etc.) This meal should not be heavy, for two main reasons:
The first is that it is useless to eat in large quantities before sleeping: everything is eaten will be stored and not assimilated
The second is that if the food is too thick feeling hungry will not be felt in the morning and fasters can skip meal Souhour remains fundamental.
It is best to start with a salad or vegetables bouillon.de, and then eat a fish dish or a white meat and vegetables
vegetables
The 3rd meal:
above fasting is the most important meal; Besides the prophet - blessed in his Hadith: "Do the Souhour because it is a meal blessed" (Narrated paral-Bokhari, Fath, 4/139)
So ; fasters should not skip even if it's hard for some to eat at this hour, this meal gives the body the energy needed to prevent dehydration or starvation during the day of fasting, it must contain slow digesting foods like bread, pasta, and starchy foods, without neglecting the milk and its derivatives important source of calcium and minerals.
Experts strongly advise fasting to carefully consider the following tips:
Drinking enough water outside 1.5l meal at 2l / d
Avoid drinking too cold liquids or hot to the fast break, consuming too much spice.
Eat as vegetables and fruits important source of minerals and fiber salts
food to avoid constipation which increase during that month.
Choose healthy cooking methods: baked, steamed, grilled
Keeping consistent sleep schedule with a duration that allows recovery (7 to 9 hours depending on the individual)
Precautions to be taken in case of illness
If it does not disrupt a healthy body, fasting induces dehydration and worsening of certain diseases such as: The digestive ulcer, diabetes, kidney disease, liver and cardiovascular.
However, patients who undergo regular treatments without other complications of the disease and not against indication of the doctor can fast, but cases where the disease is complicated with either kidney or heart failure. the specialists recommend patients to fast even if they feel well with treatment.
In conclusion :
for any patient who wishes to fast, a consultation before, during and after Ramadan is indispensable. Ramadan may have important medical consequences in some patients.
Ramadan and heat
-This Year the holy month coincides with the summer and the risks associated with heat waves are fairly present, in fact more the climate is warmer, sweating is important, this additional water loss is not compensated during fasting the body is then exposed to a risk
dehydration, which may cause nausea and fainting.
It is therefore imperative to respect certain rules of prevention against the risk of summer
Ramadan and sports
Often the fasters advantage of Ramadan to try to adopt healthier habits such as sport.
Knowing that the sport is not quite compatible with fasting and when added to a climate of extreme heat, the consequences can be hazardous, heat only amplifies sweating and fatigue of the body the risks of dehydration and fainting existing in normal times, are amplified during été.sport
According to experts, fasters who wish to practice sports should remain cautious and to listen to their body and moderate physical activity especially before iftar, it is advised to use walking for 30 to 60 min and s quick stop
If feeling unwell.
The benefits of fasting have been proven by several physiological studies
He struggles against metabolic diseases (cholesterol, triglycerides, diabetes, ... fat)
Improves physical and intellectual form,
Fasting also helps rejuvenate the skin, strengthen teeth, strengthen the hair soothes the senses, increases concentration, etc.
Fasting is accessible to everyone (except in some pathological cases), because the human body has the necessary reserves to hold without problems for several hours.
The liver can supply large amounts of glycogen, great internal fuel,
The blood and lymph carry many nutrients.
Bone marrow contains nutrients
Several kilograms of fat (even in thin people) are stored: the body draws primarily into its fat reserves.
For a healthy and balanced diet during Ramadan. Some fasters, Ramadan is a month of excellence by consumption, eating habits change completely, it is then observed:
Overconsumption of sweet preparations and fat preparations
Under-consumption of vegetables, fruit and fiber
According to experts, our diet during the holy month should not differ from our normal diet and should be as simple as possible: We must continue taking 3 meals, with some fasting-related specificities.
At Iftar (the first meal):
it is recommended not to delay the time of iftar as the prophet says:
People of goods will be those who will not grow, the time of iftar. "(Narrated by al-Bukhari) And to break the fast with something sweet (sugar to rapid assimilation) preferably dates with water or milk, wait a few minutes to regularize
blood sugar and prepare the stomach to digest the rest of the food: soup, and hot beverages (coffee, tea, infusions) .This meal should not be overloaded, it just needs to soothe sensations of thirst and of hunger.
dates
The 2nd meal:
usually taken 2 or 3 hours after breaking the fast -Unlike what is practiced mostly (couscous, tagines, chips, etc.) This meal should not be heavy, for two main reasons:
The first is that it is useless to eat in large quantities before sleeping: everything is eaten will be stored and not assimilated
The second is that if the food is too thick feeling hungry will not be felt in the morning and fasters can skip meal Souhour remains fundamental.
It is best to start with a salad or vegetables bouillon.de, and then eat a fish dish or a white meat and vegetables
vegetables
The 3rd meal:
above fasting is the most important meal; Besides the prophet - blessed in his Hadith: "Do the Souhour because it is a meal blessed" (Narrated paral-Bokhari, Fath, 4/139)
So ; fasters should not skip even if it's hard for some to eat at this hour, this meal gives the body the energy needed to prevent dehydration or starvation during the day of fasting, it must contain slow digesting foods like bread, pasta, and starchy foods, without neglecting the milk and its derivatives important source of calcium and minerals.
Experts strongly advise fasting to carefully consider the following tips:
Drinking enough water outside 1.5l meal at 2l / d
Avoid drinking too cold liquids or hot to the fast break, consuming too much spice.
Eat as vegetables and fruits important source of minerals and fiber salts
food to avoid constipation which increase during that month.
Choose healthy cooking methods: baked, steamed, grilled
Keeping consistent sleep schedule with a duration that allows recovery (7 to 9 hours depending on the individual)
Precautions to be taken in case of illness
If it does not disrupt a healthy body, fasting induces dehydration and worsening of certain diseases such as: The digestive ulcer, diabetes, kidney disease, liver and cardiovascular.
However, patients who undergo regular treatments without other complications of the disease and not against indication of the doctor can fast, but cases where the disease is complicated with either kidney or heart failure. the specialists recommend patients to fast even if they feel well with treatment.
In conclusion :
for any patient who wishes to fast, a consultation before, during and after Ramadan is indispensable. Ramadan may have important medical consequences in some patients.
Ramadan and heat
-This Year the holy month coincides with the summer and the risks associated with heat waves are fairly present, in fact more the climate is warmer, sweating is important, this additional water loss is not compensated during fasting the body is then exposed to a risk
dehydration, which may cause nausea and fainting.
It is therefore imperative to respect certain rules of prevention against the risk of summer
Ramadan and sports
Often the fasters advantage of Ramadan to try to adopt healthier habits such as sport.
Knowing that the sport is not quite compatible with fasting and when added to a climate of extreme heat, the consequences can be hazardous, heat only amplifies sweating and fatigue of the body the risks of dehydration and fainting existing in normal times, are amplified during été.sport
According to experts, fasters who wish to practice sports should remain cautious and to listen to their body and moderate physical activity especially before iftar, it is advised to use walking for 30 to 60 min and s quick stop
If feeling unwell.