How to survive the hardships of fasting in summer

The Dhaka Times Desk A glorious month of self-purification for Muslims is the holy month of Ramadan. The hardship of fasting in this summer is mainly due to thirst for water. Learn how to avoid the hardships of fasting in summer.

A glorious month of self-purification for Muslims is the holy month of Ramadan. The hardship of fasting in this summer is mainly due to thirst for water. Learn how to avoid the hardships of fasting in summer.

You can eat hyssop-candy sorbet, sugarcane molasses sorbet or cucumber-tokmari sorbet to completely quench your thirst in summer. A glass of sherbet even at Sehri will help you forget about thirst for water throughout the day.

Avoiding high-fat foods at Iftar is definitely beneficial for health. Eating these foods on an empty stomach throughout the day can cause digestive problems. So it is better to avoid oily and fried foods as far as possible. Light sweet or spicy food can be ideal iftar for you.

It is best not to rely too much on sugary syrups or soft drinks to prevent dehydration. You can eat homemade lemon, bell or any other syrup. Mango, watermelon, cucumber, pineapple juice can also be consumed. In that case, lemon juice should not be consumed on an empty stomach because of its high acid content. Have a glass of lemon juice to boost your energy after eating little.

You can eat enough fruits and vegetables in Iftar and Sehri. Fresh vegetables, fish and fruits will greatly aid in your normal digestion. This will remove the dehydration of the body and provide the necessary nutrients.

It is better to avoid meat as much as possible in Iftari or Sehri. If you have to eat meat, you should avoid red meat.

If you fast, you have to abstain from all kinds of food and drink for the whole day, that is the normal rule. Tasting salt or common salt is used more to make iftari food tasty. Excess salt used in food can increase your thirst for water. That is why fasting may become difficult for you. So it is better to keep the salt in the food at normal level.