Are You Making These Mistakes During Ramadan? Here’s How to Stay Healthy
Ramadan is a time of reflection, discipline, and spiritual growth, but for many, it can also bring low energy, dehydration, and cravings, all due to poor food choices. If you’re feeling sluggish, constantly thirsty, or struggling with energy levels throughout the day, what you’re eating at Suhoor and Iftar may be the reason.
I recently discussed this on Dubai One TV, where I shared how to stay healthy during Ramadan, including what to eat at Suhoor, why hydration is key, and whether samosas are okay!
Common Mistakes That Make Ramadan Harder
Eating Too Many Fried & Salty Foods at Iftar: Fried snacks like samosas, pakoras, and spring rolls are traditional, but they can leave you feeling bloated, sluggish, and even more thirsty the next day.
Salty foods (like pickles, salty nuts, and processed snacks) dehydrate you, making fasting even harder.
Skipping Suhoor or Eating Only Carbs: Many people either skip Suhoor or eat only refined carbs like white bread, parathas, or sugary cereals, which cause blood sugar crashes and hunger early in the day. Without protein and fibre, you’ll feel hungry much sooner.
Not Drinking Enough Water: If you’re only drinking 1-2 glasses of water at Iftar, your body won’t be properly hydrated. Caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee increase dehydration rather than helping.
Not Eating Enough Nutrients: Ramadan isn’t just about avoiding food, it’s about nourishing your body in the right way. If you’re only eating fried foods, sweets, and white carbs, you’re missing key nutrients that help maintain energy, reduce cravings, and prevent muscle loss.
How to Stay Healthy Over Ramadan
- Eat foods high in protein and fibre
- Choose foods that keep you full for longer.
- Drink 2-3 glasses of water at Suhoor and plenty throughout the night.
- Treats: If you have want to enjoy your favourite foods like samosas, you can do that by making a samosa chaat. Watch the interview to see how.
- A great Suhoor could be oats with nuts & seeds or a high-protein smoothie. Do get my free Ramadan Recipe Book HERE as am sharing many quick easy recipes.
- Plan and prepare for Iftar, with my easy delicious recipes in My Free Ramadan Recipe Book HERE.
This Ramadan, fast the right way, feeling energised, hydrated, and healthy!