Lose weight this Ramadan with 6 easy food tips
Ramadan may be a chance for you to indulge in your favorite foods.
That’s the least you’ll deserve after a day of fasting, right? On the
other hand, it can also be the perfect opportunity for the new healthy
beginning your body has been craving. If you want to lose weight this
Ramadan, you simply have to follow these six must-dos!
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
Although
it may seem like mission impossible with the long fasting hours this
year, hydration is key to weight loss this Ramadan. Drinking enough
fluids will not only keep you from becoming dehydrated while you fast,
but it will also control your sugar cravings after you break your fast.
How much should you aim for? A good two liters or eight glasses of
fluids a day will suffice, and it can be broken down like this:
• Two glasses at iftar (the breaking of the fast)
• Four glasses in between iftar and suhur (the meal before the fast) - not more than one glass per hour
• Two glasses at suhur
Keep
in mind that caffeinated drinks such as coffee or black tea do not
count and it would be best to avoid these diuretic drinks all together.
Instead, herbal teas make a great alternative to water and may aid your
digestion.
