Al-Amn Magazine

heartburn, and nausea. One of the healthy eating habits after Ramadan is to consume the majority of your daily calories in the morning and reduce your calories consumed at night. This increases your metabolism. Eating a lot of foods rich in fats and sugars puts significant pressure on the digestive system, causing intestinal distress. Some may even complain of diarrhoea and nausea. Therefore, it is essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle after fasting during Ramadan. The body needs light options to facilitate digestion, avoid fatty and sugary foods, and focus on eating healthy, non-spicy foods such as rice, fruits, and vegetables. Consume light fruit juices, vegetables such as lettuce, cucumber, and carrots, nuts, eggs, and a variety of soups or vegetable broths. To improve digestive health, it is recommended to include unsweetened yogurt in your diet to replenish the levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut (probiotics). It is essential to stay hydrated after Ramadan and ensure you are consuming adequate amounts of fluids, including water, lemon juice, fruit juices, and other beverages, to prevent dehydration. This helps replenish the water and minerals lost during fasting, through urination, and sweating. Transitioning from a Ramadan diet to a regular diet should be accompanied by drinking plenty of water and eating several small meals per day - approximately 5-6 small meals instead of 3 large ones - to improve metabolism and allow the body to adapt to the new digestive system. One of the most important dietary habits recommended after the holy month of Ramadan is intermittent fasting, especially for those seeking to continue their weight loss efforts. Numerous scientific studies have proven that intermittent fasting has numerous health benefits for the body and mind, as it accelerates the removal of waste from dead and damaged cells from the body. Intermittent fasting aids weight loss, lowers blood pressure, and lowers cholesterol. It also speeds up metabolism and improves memory, sleep, and concentration. Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern during which a person abstains from consuming calories for an extended period of time, typically 12- 16 hours. During this period, water, coffee, and other calorie-free beverages are permitted, but solid foods are completely avoided. In addition to maintaining healthy eating habits after Ramadan, it›s recommended to commit to a regular exercise plan after the holy month, such as walking, cycling, swimming, or light cardio. Also, be sure to quit smoking, and try to start doing so gradually during Ramadan. Of course, make sure to maintain regular sleep times and get enough hours of sleep and rest each day.