Ramadan 2025: Simple Tips And Lifestyle Changes To Stay Healthy And Energised During Fasting

Ramadan 2025: Ramadan is the holiest month of the Muslim calendar. It is the time of spiritual reflection, a sense of community, and doing good for all those around you. It is the time to share the grace of Allah and His blessing while expressing gratitude for all He has given to humankind. Many people from the Muslim community around the world observe 30 days fasting during the holy month for personal peace and religious pledges. 

The 30-day fast from dusk to dawn, however, gets challenging in the fast-paced lives, especially for working individuals. However, you can have a healthy and energy-full experience during the fast by following these simple tips and lifestyle changes.  

Pick a routine 

The 30 days of Ramadan are not like the other days of your life. With the responsibilities of fasting, prayers, and community service, it is integral to pick a routine that suits all your needs and actions you need to perform in the month. 

From your diet to your sleep cycle to exercise, everything should have a time that will work as your road map to manage any challenges that may come your way. 

Nutritious and balanced diet 

Long hours of fasting can improve your possibility of acidity or inflammation in the stomach, so the food you eat during iftar and sehri must be gut-healthy and cooling. A yogurt-dominant diet with natural sugars like dates will help in gradually elevating your blood sugar levels and keeping your gut cool. Avoid too oily or spicy food during Ramadan, as it will leave you feeling hungrier and thirstier. 

Stay hydrated 

Ramadan fasting is one without water from dusk to dawn; hence, it is important for you to fulfill your intake of water during the time between Sehri and Iftar. Apart from plenty of water, natural juices and electrolytes like coconut water will keep you hydrated during the hours of fasting. 

Sleep cycle 

Your sleep cycle directly impacts the other systems of your body, from digestion to energy production. So it is imperative that you stick to a dedicated sleep schedule that fulfills your body’s need to rest and replenish. You can take power naps in between a long day to do so. 

Easy exercise 

Heavy exercise or frisk movements are not advised when you are fasting as they will leave you drained, hungry, and thirsty. Light movements and easy exercise will keep away the lethargy without making you feel tired. 

These simple tips and lifestyle changes, if adopted before a few days of Ramadan, will help you stay healthy and energised throughout the fasting period.