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Did you know that dark chocolate is a natural anti-depressant and has strong antioxidant properties.

Did you know that salmon is a great source of Omega-3 fats and Vitamin D.

On hot summer days you’re advised to stay indoors. Dehydration is one of the main reasons you feel tired and exhausted while fasting. You can avoid being dehydrated by drinking plenty of water before you start fasting and during the day stay in cooled places.

It goes without saying that smoking in all forms is bad for your health. Smoking includes ci******es, ho**ah, and v**e. Also, second hand smoke is very harmful.
Take the chance this Ramadan to quit if you’re a smoker, put an end to harming yourself and others around you.
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It becomes very difficult to exercise self control in front of food after a long day of fasting. Try as much as possible to avoid over eating. Over eating will cause indigestion, stomach aches, heart burn, and weight gain. Break down your food into small meals instead.

Ramadan is a great month to give back and share food. Sharing your meals automatically cuts your calories in half. So start sharing “Iftar”, desserts, and “Sohoor”.

Don’t eat all at once. Break your fast with dates and water and take a prayer break. Have a light meal and take a breather before reaching for dessert. Go for your daily work out and have another light meal. Finally have your pre-dawn meal at least an hour before fajr. Spacing out meals will help you to avoid stomach aches because of eating one or two big meals. The sudden stretch of your stomach is the reason why you experience pain. Avoid that by having multiple small meals.

Working out before or after “Iftar” is a subject for debate but, either way you need to work out daily even during Ramadan. If you choose to work out before breaking your fast make sure you have complex carbs during your “Sohoor” and pace yourself. Stop your work out if you experience any dizziness.
If you decide to work out after sunset. Break your fast with something light, make sure you include simple sugars to give you energy to initiate your exercise. After you work out have another meal that includes proteins to repair your muscles.

Portion control is crucial to maintain your waist size. When hunger takes over, it is difficult to restrain yourself from overeating. Make sure you leave the table when you are no longer hungry, not when you are full. Furthermore, split your plate into 4 portions, where the bigger one goes to vegetables, grains, proteins, and later on have fruits.

Regardless of all cravings you might have but, pickles should be completely avoided during the holy month of Ramadan. The huge amount of salt in pickles will have you feeling extremely thirsty the next day while fasting.

Part of a healthy “Iftar” meal is having proteins. Go for grilled options and lean meat with minimal fats. Red meat takes more time to digest thus, poultry and fish are better options for easier digestion.