The holy month of Ramadan is just around the corner, and Muslims fast from dawn until sunset. If you’re fasting, you’ll need to do without your morning cup of coffee and your favorite afternoon snack; but planning and preparing your body ahead of the month will make the transition a lot smoother.
Eat less but healthier
In the lead up to Ramadan, the typical mindset of “eat all you want as you’re going to be fasting soon” is really not your best friend. In fact, that behavior will only increase your appetite and make it a lot more difficult to fast. Why not begin to reduce your meal portions from now, to get your body used to less food and calories when you fast. It’s not enough to reduce quantities, you’ll also have to focus on quality. Avoid heavy food, salt, and sugar that trigger unwanted reactions in the body, and can make those cravings harder to fight.