“I often tell patients if they have a week or two before Ramadan to begin cutting down their caffeine intake, drink a little bit more water and start spacing their meals out during the day, to give them a head start,” she says.
“The key to managing energy levels during fasting is to manage the interplay between diet, exercise and sleep,” says Hannan, who is also celebrating Ramadan.
“Keeping your water levels and hydration levels topped up throughout the times when you can eat and drink is needed,” says Siddiqi.
As we approach Ramadan, Muslims worldwide will observe the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, and holy month of fasting, as a time for prayer, reflection and community.
“A cup of tea or coffee at the end of the day could be fine but try to not drink too much caffeine or caffeine-based products – including colas or lemonades… They have high levels of caffeine and will dehydrate you, so it is better to stick to fruit juices and milk-based products.”.
