Nutritionists Urge to Stay Hydrated During Ramazan

Moniba Iftikhar

Islamabad: Nutritionists on Thursday urged people to stay hydrated and avoid overeating at Iftar with high consumption of unhealthy food as adequate amounts of proteins while drinking plenty of water frequently is good for health.

“Enough water intake is advised during sehri and iftari to avoid dehydration,” said Dr Ayesha Abbas, a renowned nutritionist.

During the fasting time, it is important to maintain the fluid levels in your body, especially to avert impaired kidney functions, she added. She suggested that it is important for citizens to create a proper meal plan in advance that will enable healthy eating and ensure their body gets its daily required nutrients during Ramazan.

Consuming large quantities of food or an unbalanced diet for iftar can lead to stomach upset and intestinal disorders that may worsen existing health conditions.

A balanced diet of proteins, minerals, carbohydrates, fluids, and fibers while keeping blood sugar levels under control is the key to healthy fasting, said another nutritionist.

Breaking fast with dates and a glass of water helps regain energy and bring blood sugar levels to normal, he mentioned.

The nutritionist also advised the public to avoid eating spicy food, drink clean water during sehir and iftar and also avoid sugary drinks and soda.