If you’re someone who observes fasting during Ramzan, you surely have experienced the sweet curse of the food coma that takes over you after you’re done demolishing your Iftari. Many of us have tried in vain to fight this languorous spell that blankets our senses and snuffs out any ounce of motivation that we might have. Here are a few tips that might help allay the sweet yet paralysing post-Iftar food coma.
Here Are A Few Tips To Allay The Sweet Post-Iftar Food Coma
- Hydration Is Key: Remember that hydration is super important. If you hydrate your body well, your hunger will likely reach satiety faster. It will also decrease the likelihood of you munching after Iftar.
- Portion Size Matters: Look, we understand that it is hard to resist the scintillating scent of food after you’ve gone the whole day hungry. But it is important to pace yourself when eating. Start small. Eat fruits and nuts and then move on to the main course.
- Eat Slowly: If you have a habit of inhaling your food, chances are that your food coma will be worse. When you eat fast, your stomach does not get enough time to signal to your brain that you’ve eaten enough. This can easily lead to overeating.
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- Nourishing Suhoor: A balanced suhoor can provide you with enough energy to ensure that you don’t feel too tired even after iftar. It can prevent you from snacking after iftar too.
- Exercise: No, Taraweeh doesn’t count as exercise even though it is physically demanding. It can be challenging to find time after your prayers but exercising, if only for 15 minutes, can make a world of difference when combatting the post-iftar food coma.
What are some of the ways you try to combat your post-Iftar food coma? Let us know in the comments section below!
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