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Preparing for Ramadan: How to avoid headaches, poor sleep and caffeine withdrawal symptoms
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A gentle reset before Ramadan can prevent energy crashes and help stabilise appetite during the first days,” says dietitian Ruba ElHourani, head of department of preventive health and nutrition at RAK Hospital. “Cut back on caffeinated beverages, refined sugars and sweets, as well as food with high salt content, fast food, fried meals and processed foods that are high in sodium and saturated fats. Reducing these gradually rather than suddenly helps avoid withdrawal symptoms and makes suhoor and iftar more balanced.
