Ramadan 2022: Know health benefits of fasting, and what to eat and what to avoid during sehri and iftaar

Muslims fast from before sunrise till dusk for the entire month of Ramadan. During this time, they neither drink or eat anything. Keeping rozas or fasting can prove to be a much-needed natural detox for your digestive system.

New Delhi: The ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar Ramadan has arrived, which is considered to be the holiest month by Muslims across the globe. During this time, they observe fast from dawn to dusk and devote time in building connection with the almighty god through prayer and charity. It is also a month of self-reflection and spiritual growth. While fasting or keeping rozas is one of the major components of Ramadan, there are numerous health benefits of it as well.

Health benefits of Fasting in Ramadan

Muslims fast from before sunrise till dusk for the entire month of Ramadan. During this time, they neither drink or eat anything. Keeping rozas or fasting can prove to be a much-needed natural detox for your digestive system.

NATURAL BODY DETOX

“Ramadan is the best time to naturally detox the body and start a healthy lifestyle. Fasting from dawn to sunset requires no intake of water, food or even a chewing gum, which allows the body to rest and forces the body to use stored energy, thus allowing faster metabolic movement, which allows weight loss, purifies gut and helps to reduce oxidative stress and body inflammation,” explains Nutritionist Pritika Bedi, Founder Healthsake.