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8 Essential Tips During Ramadan for Beginners

Welcome to our beginner's guide to Ramadan!

This year, our team will be joining our colleague for a day of fasting. That's why we could use some tips ourselves and we'd love to share them with you!

If you’re experiencing Ramadan for the first time this month, here are some practical tips to help you get through the fast successfully and healthily. We’ll even explain which supplements will help you most during this time.

Have you been participating for a while now but want to give your fasting period an extra boost? Then this blog is for you! Boost your Ramadan 2024: 12 powerful tips for healthy fasting

Before we start:

Iftar is the meal that breaks the fast at sunset during Ramadan. It is an important time of togetherness and community, with family and friends often eating together to break the fast.

Sehri is the meal eaten before sunrise during Ramadan, before the fasting day begins. Sehri is meant to provide energy for the day and to provide the body with nutrients before beginning the fast until sunset. It is important to eat a nutritious and balanced meal during sehri to get through the fasting day as best as possible.

Successful Fasting During Ramadan For Beginners

1. Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water during the night to keep yourself well hydrated throughout the fasting day. Opt for non-caffeinated beverages to prevent dehydration. When breaking your fast at iftar, start by drinking water to hydrate your body before eating.
   Tip: also drink water with Celtic sea salt, herbal tea or coconut water to optimally hydrate your body.
2. Eat a Varied Diet: During iftar, eat a varied meal with foods that will provide your body with the nutrients it needs after a day of fasting. Think whole grains, vegetables, fruits, proteins, healthy fats, and don’t forget your supplements! We recommend the Daily Essential Pack (this will give you everything you need).
3. Pay attention to portion size: Eat in moderation during iftar and listen to your body to know when you have had enough. Overeating can lead to discomfort and fatigue. Are you prone to digestive problems during this time?
   Then we recommend these herbs: Digestion Complex . These herbs and herbal extracts are good for digestion and for normal stomach function. Ideal for after fasting.
4. Keep moving: Even though you may have less energy during Ramadan, try light activities like walking or stretching to keep your energy levels up.
5. Have a balanced sehri: Make sure your pre-sunrise meal (sehri) contains a combination of whole grains, fruits, proteins, and healthy fats to keep your blood sugar levels stable throughout the day.
6. Experiment and listen to your body: Find a fasting routine that works for your lifestyle and adjust it as needed to maintain your energy levels.
7. Don't be afraid to ask for help: If you are having trouble fasting, seek help from an orthomolecular therapist or other health professional for tailored advice. With us, you can get free, tailored advice from our orthomolecular therapist.
8. Enjoy the experience: Ramadan is a time of spirituality and community. Enjoy meals with others, be patient with yourself and others, and celebrate this special month with joy and gratitude.
9. Bonus: During fasting periods or Ramadan, it is important to maintain your health and energy levels. In addition, it can be challenging to get all the necessary nutrients, especially since meals are limited to certain time windows. That is why I am sharing our top 4:
   1. Curcumin C3 complex: this supports fat metabolism (digestion of fats), is good for your liver and is a strong antioxidant.
   2. Vegan omega 3: can help with your hunger and is also a lubricant for your brain.
   3. Mood control: contributes to a clear mind, supports sleep and concentration.
   4. 5 power magnesium: contributes to protein synthesis, energy and reduces fatigue.

We wrote a really nice Instagram post about this: Supplements during fasting.

*NOTE: The following groups are generally exempted from fasting during Ramadan:

• Young children.
• Menstruating, pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• People who travel long distances.
• Persons suffering from acute illnesses.
• People with a chronic disease that would be harmed by fasting (e.g. diabetes).
• People who are mentally unable to understand the reason for fasting.
• Vulnerable or elderly people.