The wonderful health benefits of fasting.

Muslims have been fasting regularly during the month of Ramadan for more than 1400 years. Not only religious observances but fasting also has many health benefits. Which will surprise you!

Did you know that the ancient Greeks advised fasting to keep the body healthy? Even some scientists have discovered the mental and physical benefits of fasting through research.

According to experts, eating less food during the day can prevent various health problems such as high cholesterol, heart disease and obesity. As well as improving mental health and well-being. But let's find out more about the benefits of fasting...

>> Most people eat dates in Ramadan iftar. Through this the body has multiple health benefits. Brings extra bonuses. A date contains 31 grams of carbohydrates. Even the fiber in it helps in digestion. Dates are high in potassium, magnesium and vitamin B. Dates are also called superglands.

>> The brain improves if you keep the rose. A study conducted by scientists in the United States found that fasting helps in the formation of new cells in the brain. This improves brain function. In the same way, stress is reduced due to decrease in the amount of hormone cortisol produced by adrenal glands.

>> Ramadan may be the best time to get rid of all kinds of bad habits. Those who are addicted to smoking or tea or coffee can avoid bad habits at this time if they want. According to the National Health Service of the United Kingdom, smoking can be easily quit by fasting.

>> Cholesterol levels are reduced by fasting. A study by cardiologists in the United Arab Emirates found that fasting has a positive effect on lipid profiles. As a result, blood cholesterol in patients with high cholesterol levels begins to drop rapidly.

Low cholesterol promotes cardiovascular health, greatly reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke or stroke. Cholesterol levels can be brought under control if you follow a healthy diet after Ramadan.

>> Those who run in the weight loss race lose weight, but later it increases again. Sometimes excess weight gain. But do you know that the stomach gradually shrinks due to fasting in Ramadan.

As a result, you will feel full even in less food. As a result, there will be no risk of excess weight gain. So by following a healthy diet it is very easy at this time but you can lose weighday.

>> You can easily detoxify your body through fasting. Ramadan is an opportunity to detoxify the digestive system by not eating all day.

When your body begins to burn fat stored for energy, it also destroys harmful toxins. For this reason, experts recommend fasting to detoxify the body.

Source: Al Jazeera / Gulfnews

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