Ramadan is a month full of blessings, where we carry out fasting with full awareness and discipline. However, often without realizing it, we do habits that can actually interfere with our health during fasting. What are the common mistakes during sahur and breaking the fast? And how to avoid them so that your fast remains healthy and fit? Let's take a closer look.
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1. Skipping Sahur
The first mistake that is often made is skipping sahur because you are too lazy to wake up early or feel not hungry. In fact, sahur is an important time to store energy for your body during the day of fasting. Skipping sahur can make you feel weak, have difficulty concentrating, and be prone to dehydration.
Solution: Make sure you wake up on time for sahur and eat foods rich in complex carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. This will provide long-lasting energy until breaking the fast.
2. Overeating When Breaking the Fast
After a day of holding back hunger and thirst, the temptation to overeat when breaking the fast is very great. However, this habit can cause bloating, indigestion, and even unwanted weight gain.
Solution: Start breaking the fast with snacks such as dates and water. After Maghrib prayer, continue with a balanced main meal and avoid excessive portions.
3. Consuming fried foods and foods high in sugar
Fried foods and sweets are often favorites when breaking the fast because they taste delicious. However, these foods are high in saturated fat and sugar, which can cause a blood sugar spike that drops quickly, leaving you feeling weak again.
Solution: Choose foods that are boiled, baked, or steamed. Replace sugary snacks with fresh fruits or natural smoothies.
4. Drinking Too Little Water
Dehydration is a big challenge during fasting. Many people only drink a little water when breaking their fast or eating sahur, even though the body needs enough fluids to maintain vital organ functions.
Solution: Make sure you drink at least 8 glasses of water between breaking your fast and sahur. Avoid carbonated or sugary drinks that can worsen dehydration.
5. Not Paying Attention to Nutritional Content
Often, sahur and iftar menus only focus on taste, without paying attention to nutritional content. As a result, the body lacks important vitamins, minerals, and proteins needed to maintain stamina.
Solution: Plan a balanced menu for sahur and iftar, including complex carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and healthy fats. For example, add green vegetables, fish, or nuts to your menu.
6. Go straight to sleep after sahur
Many people go straight back to sleep after sahur because they are still sleepy. This habit can cause digestive problems and increase the risk of acid reflux.
Solution: Give a break of at least 30-60 minutes after sahur before going to bed. Use this time for light activities, such as reading the Qur'an or dhikr.
7. Lack of Physical Activity
During Ramadan, many people reduce physical activity because they are afraid of fatigue. In fact, light exercise such as walking or stretching can help maintain physical fitness and improve mood.
Solution: Do light physical activity after breaking the fast or before sahur. This will help the body stay fit without draining energy.
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