The Dhaka Times Desk Fasting has started. This year's fasting is in the heat. Fasting on hot days without food for 14 consecutive hours from before dawn to sunset is a challenge for many. Know what to do to stay healthy during fasting in extreme heat.
If you stop drinking for a long time in extreme heat, problems like dehydration and headache may occur. However, since fasting is obligatory for Muslims, all devout Muslims fast.
Here are some tips for readers on how to fast healthily this summer too:
sehri
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast all day by eating Sehri on the last night. Eating sehri is a very important thing. This sehri provides energy for the whole day. Experts say, not playing Sehri can lead to heat stress.
Get enough sleep
When sleep is less, people lose energy to work. Fasting in summer and sleeping less can cause heat stress. So since fasting is done during the day, resting at night is very important.
Tea and coffee
It is better not to consume tea, coffee or soft drinks during the month of Ramadan. Even if soft drinks are consumed, it should not be during Sehri. Because tea coffee dehydrates the body more. Along with this, drinking tea and coffee during Sehri, the body salts come out with urine, which is very important for fasting all day.
Stay away from sunlight
We know that the sun contains vitamin D, which is beneficial for the body. But in summer, the less exposure to the sun, the better. Those who have to work in the sun must rest during work. If not, fasting can lead to heat stroke in summer.
intake of liquid food
After fasting, the body needs water or water-based food in the hot sun all day long. Therefore, from Iftar to Sehri, you should eat more water, watery fruits, liquid food.
Adopt healthy eating slowly
It is not right to eat a lot of things at once after fasting all day. Eat slowly and slowly. It takes at least 20 minutes for the brain to understand if iftar is eaten after a whole day's fasting. That's why you have to eat healthy food slowly. In that case, it is better to break the fast with dates and salt water or syrup. Because these foods are able to send signals to the brain faster.
Eat healthy food
Most of the people in our country are very interested in eating fried food after fasting all day. But eating such food every day can cause many problems in the body and then the weight will go out of control. That's why you have to eat fruits and vegetables, protein food or dairy food except oily food. In this way, you have to fast and stay healthy in this summer Ramadan.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, mouth, head after single use
Of course it can be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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