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Another Ramadan has arrived. In this month, which has a special place in our culture, we need to be more careful about important life habits such as nutrition and exercise in order to protect our health. Because long periods of hunger during the month can cause problems such as weakness, headaches and nausea if we don’t consume enough food. Similarly, Ramadan tables that are filled with calorie-rich foods can also trigger weight problems if we don’t move around enough. As a result of all this, a person not only will be facing a difficult month but can also face many situations ranging from simple symptoms to serious health problems. Therefore, it is useful to be careful and meticulous about nutrition and exercise during Ramadan! Here are special nutrition and exercise suggestions for Ramadan!

Never Skip the Sahur Meal

During Ramadan, our number of meals drops to two. The meal that will give us energy throughout the day is of course the sahur. Neglecting the sahur meal will cause our body to be dehydrated and devoid of energy during the day. Therefore, the necessary importance should be given to the sahur meal.

Consume Healthy and High-Nutritional Foods in Your Meals

Ramadan meals generally include many foods, from the foods that are rich in fat to desserts. Although these foods are scrumptious, they can cause our body to be deprived of the beneficial substances that it needs during Ramadan. Therefore, it is necessary to include vegetables and fruits that are affluent in nutritional value in a balanced way in iftar and sahur meals. Only in this way can our body adapt to this situation as long as it is not used to it.

Consume Enough Water Outside of Fasting

The biggest threat of long periods of fasting during Ramadan is that our bodies become dehydrated. To prevent this, it is necessary to consume enough water at regular intervals between iftar and sahur. Water consumption is extremely important for our digestive health and general health. It is essential to give due importance to water consumption, especially during this period, for healthy digestion and immunity!

Follow a Diet That is Rich in Vitamins and Minerals

Healthy vegetable and fruit consumption is quite important during Ramadan. Because fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits provide us with the beneficial substances that our body requires. For this reason, it is necessary to include seasonal vegetables and fruits in our dishes in a balanced way.

Incorporate Movement into Your Life

During Ramadan, we tend to move less due to long periods of fasting. However, we need to move during this period to support digestive health. Therefore, it might be beneficial to support both digestion and general health with light-paced outdoor walks at least an hour after iftar.

If You Continue to Exercise, You Should Reduce the Pace and Intensity

People who exercise regularly might not want to take a break from exercise during Ramadan. There is no problem with regular exercise during Ramadan. You just need to exercise at a lighter pace and for shorter periods than normal. Therefore, you can maintain your body condition by applying your existing program at lighter intervals.

Exercising in Fresh Air Environments with Appropriate Clothing

If you exercise while fasting during Ramadan, you should consider wearing comfortable, breathable clothing that does not cause sweating. It is also very important that the space is ventilated. Otherwise, the loss of water and minerals in the body might increase. This can cause symptoms such as dizziness and weakness, as well as more serious conditions such as low blood sugar and blood pressure. Therefore, you should pay attention to being in the fresh air areas and wear comfortable clothes while exercising.