The Importance of Eating a Balanced Diet in Ramadan for Better Health

The Importance of Eating a Balanced Diet in Ramadan for Better Health Published on: 3rd December 2023 Medically reviewed by: Medical Director at First Response Healthcare Many people make the mistake of following a Ramadan diet that is different from the healthy diet they have during the rest of the year. But the fact is that by having healthy food for Ramadan, one can gain a lot of benefits. Choosing foods that take care of optimum nutrition during Ramadan can positively influence weight loss, blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and other issues. While there are several delicious and high-calorie meals and delicacies available during Ramadan, it is recommended that one consumes them in moderation to remain healthy and avoid complications. Having rich, oily, or fried foods can make you feel tired and sluggish. Thus, it is important to stick to a Ramadan meal plan that takes care of your nutrition during Ramadan. To meet your body’s needs of energy and nutrition during Ramadan, you should eat foods that are rich in proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. At the same time, you also need to be careful that you do not eat everything you need at once during Suhoor. Doing this prevents the body from using the energy it expends all at once, which can lead to weight gain. As a part of your Ramadan meal plan, you should also drink 3-4 liters of water daily. Even if 40% of that amount comes from food, fruit juices, bottled water, tea, and other beverages, you still need to drink 1.5 to 2.5 liters of water per day. This means that you should drink 2-3 glasses of water every hour from Iftaar to Suhoor.