LEYA'S HEALTH TIPS DURING RAMADHAN

Hi to all readers :)

How ur health? Is it okay?

How to stay healthy and energetic during Ramadhan?

Here are 8 simple tips to keep in mind. I took from fb "Doodle Dakwah". Hope u enjoy reading this ^_^

Tips 1: Drink gallons and gallons of water

When we get dehydrated, we tend to eat more, since our brains can't tell the difference between thirst n hunger.

Makanya, pastikan anda minum sekurang2nya 2-3 liter air kosong antara waktu iftar dan sahur untuk mengekalkan kesegahan sel2 dalam badan dan juga untuk fungsi kognitif yg baik.

Tips 2 : Stay away from fried foods/fast foods

They will only create havoc in ur digestive system. These foods will force the stomach to release numerous enzymes n will take a longer time for digestion. Heartburn n diarrhea are common symptoms associated with fried foods.

Kalau fried foods tidak dpt dielakkan, cuba tukar jenis minyak yang anda gunakan. Avoid palm oil, try olive oil, canola oil and sunflower oil. It will not only improve your skin texture, but also friendly to ur blood vessels as well.

Tips 3 : Eat more fibers

Hanya utk bulan Ramadhan nie, try to remember that fiber keeps ur stomach full for longer periods of time. Foods that have lots of fibre in them are fruits and vegetables, whole wheat n bran breads, oats, grains etc.

Tips 4 : Follow the Prophet's Golden Rule of One Third - One third For Foods, One third for Gas and One third for liquid

Maksudnya, hadkan makan ketika berbuka.

Nabi SAW bersabda: "Tidak ada bekas yang dipenuhi oleh manusia lebih teruk dari perutnya. Cukuplah manusia itu memakan beberapa suapan yang menegakkan tulang tulang sulbinya. Jika dia tetap nak jugak makan banyak maka satu pertiga perutnya untuk makanan, satu pertiga minuman dan satu pertiga lagi dikosongkan."
(Hadis Riwayat Tirmizi dan Abu Daud)

Tips 5 : Eat sahoor prior to dawn

Umum mengetahui anjuran Nabi saw: pada sahur itu terdapatnya berkat. .bukan itu saja, malah sahur juga dapat menguatkan badan. Do not overeat, though. Focus on taking in foods that are rich in fiber as discussed in previous tips.

Tips 6 : Beware of sweet stuff ahead

I know they taste wonderful n we can come up with the most amazing dessert recipes that are served with syrup, cream, and lots of butter but these can be ur worst enemies during Ramadhan. First of all, these foods force u to put on weight very fast. Secondly, they make ur blood sugar rise, then drop just like that. When the blood sugar goes thru a jump and then a drop, we get to feel sleepy n cannot stand long enuff to finish our Taraweh prayers. To avoid this, break ur fast with a few dates and water. That keeps ur blood sugar stable for a longer time. Allahu'alam!

Tips 7 : Let's take a walk (after iftar)

Well, Ramadhan is a month of worship and self-reflection; however, that is no excuse to ignore our desperately needed daily exercise. If u can't commit with the regular exercise, try to walk at least 30 min every day. Jalan ke masjid for taraweh, is the best way there is. This gentle exercise will maintain ur metabolism and keep ur body fit and burning calories, plus the change of environment and exposure to fresh air may just wake you up in time for the next activities.

Tips 8 : Taraweh

This is the best exercise, not to mention a wonderful way to build concentration,stamina and brotherhood/sisterhood. Tapi mesti ingat tujuan utama - mendekatkan diri kepada Allah.