Health experts advise fasting Muslims to avoid overeating for staying healthy.

ISLAMABAD -- Health experts and dieticians Monday suggested to fasting people that proper diet and exercise in safe place were important during Ramazan, as fatty and sugary foods were consumed more frequently in Ramazan as compared to other non-fasting months.

Health experts talking to a private news channel shared some healthy tips with people that during fasting it was extremely crucial to load up on nutrient-dense foods and sugary options must be avoided.

A dietitian Dr Farah Faizan said, millions of people around the world were observing holy month of Ramazan under lockdown this year, so people with fast, iftar meals are crucial for maintaining a balanced diet especially in places where the summer season is in full swing.

She said overeating could often lead to people putting on weight during the holy month, despite fasting for so many hours.

'The biggest mistake people make is that they don't use Ramazan as an opportunity,' she said, adding, that fasting can improves our immune system cell repair, weight loss, detoxification, positive hormonal balance and improves insulin resistance.

Another Physiotherapist Dr Aman Ullah said in iftar eating hurriedly could cause gas to build up in the stomach, causing cramps, suggested that people eat figs or drink lemonade with mint or peppermint tea, because these help to keep digestion smooth.

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