Are you fasting and looking to do it the right way during Ramadan? Look no further. Expert nutritionists sat down with Midday.com and devised an optimum guide to elevate your dietary choices, boost metabolism and sustain high energy levels
Studies show that dry fasting has added benefits over regular fasting. Image for representational purpose only. Photos Courtesy: Pixabay
- Dry fasting can be more stressful on the body and difficult to achieve
- Studies have also shown that dry fasting has added benefits over regular fasting
- Eating processed food stresses the body even further on top of the fasting stress
While we reflect upon our deeds in the sacred month of Ramadan, the significance of our dietary choices cannot be overlooked. Mugdha Pradhan, a functional nutritionist hailing from Pune, explains, “Ramadan fasts are perhaps the most intensive among all religious fasts, as not only is it a whole month long but also a dry fast, which implies no water or fluids in the fasting periods."
Although science advocates for fasting as a healthy way to detoxify the body and develop protection against medical conditions like cancer and neurodegenerative disorders, dry fasting can be more stressful on the body and difficult to achieve.
On the upside, studies show that dry fasting has added benefits over regular fasting. “No-water fasting has shown to boost autophagy (the process of cell recycling and cleansing of the body that is upregulated during periods of fasting or reduced eating) 2 to 3 times more than regular fasting,” remarks Pradhan, the driving force behind Pune’s nutrition platform: iThrive.
Which brings us to our next question: How can we fine-tune our dietary habits to reap maximum benefits from fasting? Stepping in to assist, three seasoned nutritionists sat down with Midday.com to formulate an ideal fasting regimen, aimed at refining diet, enhancing metabolism and sustaining high energy levels.
While the timing of this feature collides with the ninth month of Islamic calendar, it should be noted that fasting is religion agnostic and all those observing ‘roza,’ ‘vrat,’ or ‘upvaas’ can benefit from this dietary guide.
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