The Benefits of Fasting during Ramadan

Ramadan, the holy month of Islam is coming. It is a month of fasting, which has already proven numerous benefit for both your mind and body.
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Learn why fasting from sunrise until sunset is beneficial for your health, not only for Muslims but for everyone.
Benefits of Fasting
These are some benefit of fasting according to studies:
1. Weight Loss
Ramadan is the month of self-control, this means that fasting during Ramadan doesn’t mean you eat a lot after the sun has set. It would help if you still managed a healthy diet during Ramadan in suhoor and iftar.
The traditional food consumed during iftar is soup, bread, and dates in moderate amount. If you manage a healthy diet during Ramadan, you will lose weight by the time Ramadan is over.
2. Speeds up Metabolism
During Ramadan, we’re giving our digestive system a break. By fasting, metabolism levels in a body are increased, and this can energise your metabolism to burn through calories more efficiently.
3. Lowers Blood Sugar Level
While fasting, the level of sugar in your blood decreases and your body uses up stored glucose for energy when you’re fasting. Fasting will benefit people with high blood sugar and diabetes.
If you have diabetes, you should consult with your doctor first before fasting. You can book your doctor’s appointment here at Okadoc.
4. Generate New Eating Habit
For those of you who eat a lot daily, you will be surprised at how little you will be satisfied with your food. It may give you a new perspective on your eating habit after fasting, and you will start to eat a controlled, healthy diet.
5. Improves Brain Function
Fasting has proven to improve brain function by boosting the protein production, called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). BDNF activates and triggers brain stem cells to convert into new neurons, and this process also triggers numerous other chemicals that promote neural health.
This protein also helps your body to protect your brain cells from changes associated with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Those are five health benefits of fasting. May this Ramadan bring you the utmost in peace and prosperity.
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