A 🧵 for ramadan #Gambia
The month of Ramadan is a beautiful experience designed to be a healthy spiritual, mental, and physical reset. It can also be a great opportunity to jumpstart healthy food choices with 30 days being a solid amount of time to build or lose habits.
The month of Ramadan is a beautiful experience designed to be a healthy spiritual, mental, and physical reset. It can also be a great opportunity to jumpstart healthy food choices with 30 days being a solid amount of time to build or lose habits.
Our bodies are way more resilient than we think with going without food. A transient window of hunger or thirst shouldn’t be a justification to clog our bodies with food.
Cherish time spent with family at the dinner table, talk to each other, get to know the new layers of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Cherish time spent with family at the dinner table, talk to each other, get to know the new layers of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Some good pointers to follow
1. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! A glass of water before and after meals. Aim for 8 to 10 glasses between iftar and suhoor. (The color of your urine will always take you to court. We all know what not drinking enough water looks like)
1. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! A glass of water before and after meals. Aim for 8 to 10 glasses between iftar and suhoor. (The color of your urine will always take you to court. We all know what not drinking enough water looks like)
2. Maintain regular exercise at least 150mins a week. Low-intensity movements like late evening walks or jogging can be a good way of having you in a deeper calorie-deficit going into iftar. Just remember pointer #1. After Iftar can also be a great opportunity to go for a walk as… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
3. Try to maintain eating in the morning (Suhoor) if eating breakfast is customary. Use the opportunity to load up on energy-rich foods such as oatmeal, fruits, and hydrate for the day. If you are on medications, it’s when to take your morning dose.
4. Watch the sweets! With the consumption of carbohydrates always inevitable, it’s best to avoid added sugars as much as possible. Desserts can be consumed in moderation, but it’s key to remember sugar has no nutritional value and packed with calories that cause weight gain.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
5. Chose your foods wisely. Ration out each meal to have a balanced assortment of proteins, vegetables, and carbohydrates. Also, avoiding oily and spicy foods late at night may help prevent indigestion/heartburn.
6. Allow a few hours between iftar and your next meal for proper digestion. Warm water or tea is a great way to promote digestion.
7. Last, listen to your body. If you have a medical condition or feel sick. DO NOT FAST. Going 16 hours without food, water, or medication for some can pose significant harm, especially in people with uncontrolled chronic conditions. Diabetics, for example, can be prone to an… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Ramadan Mubarak and may all our Fasting and Prayers be accepted. #Gambia
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