Health specialist recommends well-balanced diet during Ramazan.

ISLAMABAD -- Health specialist on Sunday has advised the public for a disciplined routine and a well-balanced diet while fasting as gaining weight during Ramazan can cause chronic inflammation, heart disease, diabetes and reduced lung

function.

Talking to a private news channel, a renowned specialist Dr Shahzad Ali Khan advises people to avoid eating fried, oily and heavy food items as they cannot be easily digested and can make you feel bloated.

Meals should be chewed slowly and thoroughly rather than being eaten hastily, he said, adding, it is important to drink plenty of water and other hydrating fluids during the non-fasting hours to prevent dehydration during the day.

Regular short-distance walks for a couple of hours are also suggested after iftar also helps digestion.

Moreover, he recommended consuming foods that are rich in protein during Seher and Iftar, adding, consuming too much sugar can also leads to feelings of fatigue, decreased energy and reduced...