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Diet during Ramadan
| Conflicting results were observed regarding the effect of dietary fat on blood cholesterol and uric acid levels, which may be due to lack or insufficient consideration of (a) the body-weights of the subjects, and (b) energy intake levels in relation to the requirements. Further, researchers noted that the general guide-line for energy intake through fat - not more than 30 percent of the total, may be appropriate for the general population but not during the Ramadan fasting period or other situations that involve restricted energy intake. Higher intake of fat-energy, around 36 percent of the total intake, which includes poly-unsaturated fat may prevent elevation of blood cholesterol and uric acid levels and allow better retention of protein in the body. These findings can be applicable among diverse racial, religious or gender groups. They can also apply to other restricted energy intake conditions, such as found among subjects with anorexia nervosa or those following prolonged low-calorie weight-control diet. Int J Ramadan Fasting Res. 1(1):1-6, 1997 |
INTRODUCTION
Ramadan fasting can serve as an excellent research model for the study of human metabolism and behavior. One of the earliest published research findings on Ramadan fasting is from East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, reported by Muazzam and Khaleque (1). During the last twenty years there has been growing realization on the part of many scientists for further research in this area. Recently, a Ramadan fasting model has been used for various metabolic studies, Iraki et al (2), Ayabak et al (3), Husain et al. (4), Malik et al (5), El Ati et al (6), Nomani (7), Nomani et al (8), Sweileh et al (9) and Malhotra eta al (10) and for behavior modification, Afifi (11) Farren and Naidoo (12) and Daradkeh (13).
High blood cholesterol and uric acid have been considered health risk factors in cardiovascular diseases and gout, respectively. Conflicting results have been reported on the effect of dietary fat on changes in blood cholesterol levels, Gurr et al (14) and Kritchevsky (15). In 1979, Nomani et al (16) hypothesized that there is an increase in blood cholesterol levels with either increasing or decreasing level of energy intake in relation to the requirement. The recent findings of Ramadan fasting research, Nomani (7), Nomani et al (8) and Hallak and Nomani (17), confirm the hypothesis and help in resolving the dilemma of conflicting findings. The dietary regulation of blood cholesterol and uric acid levels are not only useful for Muslims but also for others throughout the world, irrespective of religion, race, color, gender or ethnic group.
According to the 1995 dietary guidelines, from the U. S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services (18) - energy from fat should not to be more than 30 percent, a level that is appropriate for the general population; however, this level may be inappropriate during Ramadan fasting or similar restricted energy intake situations. Under restricted energy intake conditions, such as Ramadan fasting, anorexia nervosa, prolonged weight control dieting and low energy intake conditions in underdeveloped or developing countries, there is a need for reassessment.
BLOOD CHOLESTEROL
Body weight
One of the major problems that contributes to conflicting results on the effect of quantity or quality of dietary fat on blood cholesterol level is a failure to examine the effect of dietary fat in relation to body weight or changes in body weight. There is an increase in blood cholesterol levels with increasing or decreasing weight from normal weight levels. Hallak and Nomani (17) noted increased blood cholesterol level with weight loss during the fasting month of Ramadan. Other investigators also noted increased blood cholesterol level with weight loss, Fedail et al. (19), Shoukry (20) and El Arnaoty and Johnson (21). Among non-Muslim American female subjects there was increase in blood cholesterol level with lowering of the body mass-index below 18.5, Nomani et al. (22). During Ramadan, when no significant difference was noticed in blood cholesterol levels, before and after fasting period, there was no significant difference in body weight as well, Maislos, et al (23).
Dietary fat and blood cholesterol level
Another omitted or insufficiently considered factor is statement of the energy intake in relation to the requirement. Under limited energy intake conditions, several studies on rats and humans, which include Muslims and non-Muslims, have indicated beneficial effects of a high fat-diet. In rats when the energy intake was ~70 percent of the requirement, blood cholesterol level was negatively associated with dietary fat energy, Nomani et al (24). In another study from the same laboratory, Forbes et al (25), found no significant difference in blood cholesterol levels of rats on diet with 40 percent of the total energy intake through fat (corn and coconut oils, 1.4:2) as compared to the group consuming 21 percent fat-energy from corn oil. Total energy intake was around 67-75 percent of the requirement. Further, this study indicates that there was significantly higher, p<0.05, nitrogen retention in the body in the high-fat diet group.
In humans, Murray et al (26) reported no significant difference between the mean blood cholesterol levels of Anagamba nomads, consuming 73% of the energy as fat, mainly from milk, and Kanouri sedentary men, both from East-Niger and of the same genetic stock, consuming only 9% of energy as fat. The total energy intake was around 18,00 kcal/day and mean weight of 52.3 kg and 51.4, respectively. Among Americans, Grundy (27) noted that when body weight was kept constant, a diet rich in monounsaturated fatty acids was as effective in lowering plasma cholesterol as was a diet low in fat and high in carbohydrate.
Hallak and Nomani (17) found that during the last two weeks of Ramadan fasting, when the subjects were on high-fat diets (1834 Kcal/day), there was no significant difference in blood cholesterol levels and body weights from beginning and end of this period. In another Ramadan study, when there was no significant change in body weight, Nomani et al. (8) noted change in serum cholesterol level inversely related to fat energy intake (coefficient of correlation, r = - 0.77, p<0.02). In a concave curve-linear model change in total-cholesterol: HDL-cholesterol ratio was the lowest and optimal at 36 percent of the energy from fat, coefficient of determination, r2 = 0.86, p<0.01. In the multiple regression r2 value further improved (0.98) with the inclusion of total energy intake, change in total-cholesterol: HDL-cholesterol = 4118.28 - 6.009 Fat, g/day - 3.077 Energy, Kcal/day. + 0.0007 Energy (Kcal/day)2, p<0.001, Nomani (7). This suggest that fat and total energy level independently affected changes in the ratio. Maislos, et al (23) found that not only was there no significant difference in blood cholesterol level but the HDL-cholesterol profile improved during the fasting period. The dietary records were not available. However, the authors had the impression that the food consumed during Ramadan was of higher fat and carbohydrate content than that consumed during the rest of the year. In a recent study, El Ati et al. (6) showed that during Ramadan fasting the body develops adaptive mechanisms and there is an increased and decreased oxidation of fat and carbohydrate, respectively.
The findings of the above studies have lead to hypothesize that when energy is a limited, increased dietary fat level favors reduced breakdown of body protein, including labile proteins. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol-receptors , which are protein in nature, also may be affected. Thus, high-fat diet contributes in preventing the elevation of blood cholesterol level at restricted energy conditions, including Ramadan fasting. The findings have probable usefulness not only among Muslims observing Ramadan fast but also non-Muslims with anorexia nervosa, hospital in-patient subjects with low-weight or under-weight, populations in under-developed or developing countries, persons on prolonged low-calorie diets in weight-control programs and in many other situations with restricted energy intake conditions.
BLOOD URIC ACID
During Ramadan fasting increased blood uric acid have been observed by Fedail et al (19), El Ati et al (6), Gumaa et al (28), Nomani et al (29) and Al-Hader et al (30) . Nomani et al (29) noted change in blood uric levels negatively related to the changes in body weight, r = 0.52, p<0.05. In other words, increase in blood uric acid level was positively associated with body weight loss. During the last two weeks of Ramadan fasting, blood uric acid level in subjects with high uric acid level was prevented from further rise with the inclusion of high-fat diet, Nomani et al (7). Uric acid is a product of purine metabolism. Dietary-fat may be helpful in preventing the catabolism of these nitrogen containing compounds and protein during the fasting period. El Ati et al (6) noted the uric acid level returned back to normal one month after Ramadan period.
Summary
The findings of Ramadan fasting among Muslims and similar limiting energy intake situations among non-Muslims suggest that a high-fat diet around 36 percent of energy through fat, which includes poly-unsaturated fat, may be beneficial in preventing elevation of blood cholesterol or uric acid level and better retention of protein in the body.
Dr. Mohammad Zafar A. Nomani, is Professor Emeritus, West Virginia University; and recipient of the first King Hassan II award for outstanding research contributions on Ramadan fasting, honored by Hassan II Foundation for Scientific and Medical Research on Ramadan, Casablanca, Morocco, at the First World Congress on Health and Ramadan.
Source: International Journal of Ramadan Fasting Research
The IslamiCity editorial board does not support or oppose the views expressed in this article.
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Topics: Diet, Fasting (Sawm), Food, Health, Ramadan
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REEF FROM UNITED KINGDOM said:
I was looking forward to reading this article from its title but am
disppointed. Some occasional useful facts but the author seems to have
used copy/paste from scientific research papers throughout without
much of an effort in translating the results into the common daily
language.
disppointed. Some occasional useful facts but the author seems to have
used copy/paste from scientific research papers throughout without
much of an effort in translating the results into the common daily
language.
2013-07-06
MOHAMED FROM INDIA said:
good diet
2012-07-21
SUBODH FROM INDIA said:
Thank you for the insightful information on diet during ramadhan. I would be grateful if you could share your wisdom on what diet to be followed by a sportman aged 39 if he is working out in the gym post iftar. thank you.
2012-07-21
BILAL FROM NIGERIA said:
Salam. All muslims deserve to cry for losing this great and mubarak month Al Ramadan.
2011-08-29
AISHA FROM PAKISTAN said:
Assalam o alikum.
first of all ramadan mubarik...I would like to say thanks for these articles which are really beneficial for us..it gives us alot of knowledge...I was worried about diet in ramadan and today you resolved my this problem..I am so happy because the diet is according to religion and researches as well..I would like to congratulate you people for this website .
thank u
JAZAKALLAH
first of all ramadan mubarik...I would like to say thanks for these articles which are really beneficial for us..it gives us alot of knowledge...I was worried about diet in ramadan and today you resolved my this problem..I am so happy because the diet is according to religion and researches as well..I would like to congratulate you people for this website .
thank u
JAZAKALLAH
2011-08-12
SYAIF FROM MALAYSIA said:
Salam Folks, wishing you a wonderful Ramadhan..May Allah bless us all.
To some extent, I do agree with the author. However, there is a contradicting point up there. THe Author is surprisingly for and against the idea of having coffee/tea.
I believe for "coffee-lover", it should not be completely removed off your diet, but have a shot or two. I am saying this for a reason.
Id break fast with 3-4 dates, and apprx 700 ML water. (Some might argue its alot and not good to stuff in too much water at one go)
then uponmaghrib prayers, about half an hour later, i'd have little desserts (Malaysian delicacies) and my coffee.
bout 20 mins later, my dinner which is porridge, chicken breast and 2 cups of mixed veges.
Reason i do it this way is that, after 8 rekaah of terawih prayers, i'd head to the gym for an hour, comprising of weight traning and abs.
then, id have plenty of water after workout and during workout as well.
SO, im getting easily 1.5 Litres of water before heading off to bed. then before sahur, about half hour earlier, ill have close ot a litre of water and recite Quran and have my meal (which is similar to what the author has suggested)
Brothes/Sisters, its important that we watch what we eat. Yes, we fast for 14 hours, regardless it doesn't mean that we can simple dip in.
Mix your simple and complex carb source (whole wheat bread and rice)
Decent portion of protein (not too much as could have impact on kidney due to lack of water)
Good fats (surely some saturated fats)
No deep fried food, keep it stir fried instead. No MSG's or too much salt.
Fruits make the best dessert, keep in always.
This are my general opinion, and how i do it at Malaysia where food is plenty but my self control allows me to discipline myself.
salam.
To some extent, I do agree with the author. However, there is a contradicting point up there. THe Author is surprisingly for and against the idea of having coffee/tea.
I believe for "coffee-lover", it should not be completely removed off your diet, but have a shot or two. I am saying this for a reason.
Id break fast with 3-4 dates, and apprx 700 ML water. (Some might argue its alot and not good to stuff in too much water at one go)
then uponmaghrib prayers, about half an hour later, i'd have little desserts (Malaysian delicacies) and my coffee.
bout 20 mins later, my dinner which is porridge, chicken breast and 2 cups of mixed veges.
Reason i do it this way is that, after 8 rekaah of terawih prayers, i'd head to the gym for an hour, comprising of weight traning and abs.
then, id have plenty of water after workout and during workout as well.
SO, im getting easily 1.5 Litres of water before heading off to bed. then before sahur, about half hour earlier, ill have close ot a litre of water and recite Quran and have my meal (which is similar to what the author has suggested)
Brothes/Sisters, its important that we watch what we eat. Yes, we fast for 14 hours, regardless it doesn't mean that we can simple dip in.
Mix your simple and complex carb source (whole wheat bread and rice)
Decent portion of protein (not too much as could have impact on kidney due to lack of water)
Good fats (surely some saturated fats)
No deep fried food, keep it stir fried instead. No MSG's or too much salt.
Fruits make the best dessert, keep in always.
This are my general opinion, and how i do it at Malaysia where food is plenty but my self control allows me to discipline myself.
salam.
2011-08-10
MOHAMUD FROM USA said:
Jazakallah for the information you bring to the muslim community every day.
Thanks
Wasalam
Thanks
Wasalam
2008-09-03
PATRICIA HELMICK FROM U.S.A. said:
I am gratefull and thankfull for this information.As a new muslima,as a working woman,I needed this. This will help greatly as I fast for my first Ramadon. Thank-you
2008-08-31
RIIKKA FROM SWEDEN said:
Very interesting to read about what we should awoid during ramadan.I noticed that many have traditions to make lots of food and lots of sweets aswell...So They really get too much sugar and fat during ramadan.Id hope ppl would think more about religion and less about food.Khair alhamdulillah that we can enjoy halal food frfom Allah swt may we not forget the importaince of our helth. ws
2005-10-06
NAJJAR FROM MOROCCO said:
RAMADAN MOUBARAK
2005-10-04
ZINEDINE FROM MOROCCO said:
Jazaka Allahu Khairan Dr. Nomani,
Lets also remember the best example to this world our beloved prophet (salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam) when he recommended that we should only consume the third of what our stomaches can handle because "Albitna tudhibo lfitna" meaning piging out makes the brain dense.
Lets also remember the best example to this world our beloved prophet (salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam) when he recommended that we should only consume the third of what our stomaches can handle because "Albitna tudhibo lfitna" meaning piging out makes the brain dense.
2005-10-03
SAMY MOHAMED FROM USA said:
I am ASTONISHED by the dietary recommendations of the author of this column, especially the "dairy and meat" ones. The major problem with meat and dairy is that the animals were fed hormones and anti-biotics and therefore milk and meat are laced with microforms and mycotoxins. Milk has the lactose sugar which tunrs into "lactic acid" inside the body and it has to be escorted out by calcium which the body borrows from the bone (ever wonder why old people shrink? Answer: too much calcium was lecched off their bones).
The other gaffe is recommending "fruit" after a meal. Fruit has sugar, rice and pasta are carbohydrates. The two don't mix. Food combination is one of the major causes on indigestion, heartburn and excessive stomach acid. Another thing is carbs don't mix with animal protein either. The traditional chicken/rice or meat/rice meals are actually a huge burden on the digestive system because the two foods don't combine. The stomach has to release two types of acid ni enormous amounts to digest the two which end up canceling each other out (ever wonder why you feel giddy and sleepy after a protein and carb meal?). If you want to stay healthy, PLEASE research the information given in this column as most of it is ERRONEOUS and based on OLD school medicine. Please read a book called "The pH Miracle" or visit www.phmiracleliving.com for more information. For a really healthy diet, eat a lot of vegetables, don't mix protein with carbs, avoid simple carbs (white rice, pasta, bread,etc), avoid yeast and yeast products (most breads), do not eat fruit with a meal but rather by itself at least 2 hours before or after a meal. Do not eat too much fruit (it has a lot of sugar, especially bananas, and sugar is SUGAR, natural or processed, they have the same effect inside the body, they both feed microtoxins and cause acid in the blood). If you want to reach your ideal weight, you MUST read this new book which based on groudnbreaking research. Your life witl change forever!
The other gaffe is recommending "fruit" after a meal. Fruit has sugar, rice and pasta are carbohydrates. The two don't mix. Food combination is one of the major causes on indigestion, heartburn and excessive stomach acid. Another thing is carbs don't mix with animal protein either. The traditional chicken/rice or meat/rice meals are actually a huge burden on the digestive system because the two foods don't combine. The stomach has to release two types of acid ni enormous amounts to digest the two which end up canceling each other out (ever wonder why you feel giddy and sleepy after a protein and carb meal?). If you want to stay healthy, PLEASE research the information given in this column as most of it is ERRONEOUS and based on OLD school medicine. Please read a book called "The pH Miracle" or visit www.phmiracleliving.com for more information. For a really healthy diet, eat a lot of vegetables, don't mix protein with carbs, avoid simple carbs (white rice, pasta, bread,etc), avoid yeast and yeast products (most breads), do not eat fruit with a meal but rather by itself at least 2 hours before or after a meal. Do not eat too much fruit (it has a lot of sugar, especially bananas, and sugar is SUGAR, natural or processed, they have the same effect inside the body, they both feed microtoxins and cause acid in the blood). If you want to reach your ideal weight, you MUST read this new book which based on groudnbreaking research. Your life witl change forever!
2005-10-03
SHAHID ZAHEER FROM US said:
Very important information about the food needed for our body during the month of Ramadhan.
It is my personal experience that the use of Hot liquid such as Milk or Tea/Coffee, at Iftar is also a big help. Heavy intake of COLD beverages or Milkshake at iftar have adverse affect on the body and makes you feel sleepy or tired after that. So, use the cold drinks in moderation. But, try to break your fast with a couple of dates along with a hot cup of milk. This gives extra energy and also helps to quench the thirst.
May Allah accept our fasting and open our minds int he Holy month of fasting....amin!
It is my personal experience that the use of Hot liquid such as Milk or Tea/Coffee, at Iftar is also a big help. Heavy intake of COLD beverages or Milkshake at iftar have adverse affect on the body and makes you feel sleepy or tired after that. So, use the cold drinks in moderation. But, try to break your fast with a couple of dates along with a hot cup of milk. This gives extra energy and also helps to quench the thirst.
May Allah accept our fasting and open our minds int he Holy month of fasting....amin!
2005-10-03
ABUBAKAR FROM PHILLIPPINES said:
Assalamo Allykom my brother and sister...
This article had enlightened our minds a lot especially those who wanted to know about the benefits we could get from fasting specifically with our health..but we should not look fasting as a remedy to our increasing body weight and sizes but as total remedy to our mind body and soul which are in trouble...Sukran..assalamoalykom
This article had enlightened our minds a lot especially those who wanted to know about the benefits we could get from fasting specifically with our health..but we should not look fasting as a remedy to our increasing body weight and sizes but as total remedy to our mind body and soul which are in trouble...Sukran..assalamoalykom
2003-11-08
SHINZU SPORTS FROM PAKISTN said:
Please read and follow all of its instruction.
2003-10-26
DEONNE FROM UNITED STATES said:
this article was very informative. being new to al-islam,it really helped me to better understand that ramadan is not only for fasting of food,but fasting of unhealthy ways of living and i never considered that as important as not eating. i wll remember to be more conscious of that fact for the next ramadan inshallah
2002-12-02
JANET FROM USA said:
I am contemplating converting to Islam & this is the first time I am observing the Ramadan. I was very hesitant thinking there was no way I could sustain myself without liquids for 12 hrs. With God's help, I am doing fine & your article is very enlightening specially to those of us who have not done this before. I had thought of writing the health magazines before i started fasting but i thought they would not know first-hand what diet to suggest if they have not experienced actual fasting. thank you for this useful piece of information.
2002-11-28
AVRIL DIAZ FROM MALAYSIA said:
Thank you for the ideas the author shared in this article.For a convert like me, this is a good guide. May Allah bless and reward you.
2002-11-28
SHAHBAZ NASIR FROM USA said:
Excellent article. I could not fast in previous years due to gastric problems. This year,by the Grace of Allah, I am fasting; and I think the reason is the change in diet. For those of us from South Asia, our diet has too much fried food and overly spiced meat dishes and not enough fruits and vegetables that seems to be the cause of discomfort during fasting.
2002-11-22
SR SEKINA SULEMAN FROM CANADA said:
Thank you very much for the informative dietary needs during Ramadhaan. Excellent material and details provided regarding vitamins,proteins,fats and carbohydrates for the normal functioning of bodily needs and repair .I only recommend that sleep too plays and important part in the repair of body tissues.Some people are unable to get some rest after suhur and thereby risk tiredness and lack of concentration during the day at work.On the whole,as mentioned before, an excellent article. Thank you very much and may Allah (SWT) Bless you and your family.
2002-11-22
YUSUF FROM UK said:
An interesting and informative article.
2002-11-20
S. YOUSSEF FROM USA said:
Thank you for the valuable information from the scientific standpoint. Excellent atricle. A diet that can be followed any day of the year.
2002-11-19
SITI ARFAH AHMAD FROM SINGAPORE said:
a'kum bros & sisters.
a very interesting article. i might want to adopt the diet recommended. btw, i heard tt it's makruh to brush teeth aft zohor. but i dun haf any dalil to support this and still am very confused.
a very interesting article. i might want to adopt the diet recommended. btw, i heard tt it's makruh to brush teeth aft zohor. but i dun haf any dalil to support this and still am very confused.
2002-11-19
AMINA FROM ENGLAND said:
Assalaamu alaikum
The article:diet during Ramadan states that one should brush their teeth regularly, at night and after sahur. Yet i have heard that it is not recommended to brush the teeth. Allah(SWT) actually preferred the smell from the mouths of his servants and discouraged the brushing of the teeth.
Is this so?
Jazakhallahu Khair and Allah knows best
The article:diet during Ramadan states that one should brush their teeth regularly, at night and after sahur. Yet i have heard that it is not recommended to brush the teeth. Allah(SWT) actually preferred the smell from the mouths of his servants and discouraged the brushing of the teeth.
Is this so?
Jazakhallahu Khair and Allah knows best
2002-11-17
IMRAN ALAM FROM USA said:
Just excellent article!
2002-11-17
P.S. JAHABAR SADIK FROM INDIA said:
assalamu allaikkum (V/V) . your work is very beatifuly.
2002-11-17
ABIDA FROM PAKISTAN said:
excellent..........jazakallah......
2002-11-14
EVERETTE G. GRIFFIN FROM USA said:
EXCELLENT!
I LIVED FOR 2 YEARS IN SAUDI ARABIA AT JEDDAH.
I AM NOT A MUSLIM. HOWEVE, I HAVE A RESPECT AND APPRECIATION FOR ISLAM. WHILE THERE I ATTENDED FRIDAY STUDIES AT THE ISLAMIC INSTITUTE.
I WILL ATTEMPT TO IMPLEMENT THIS MENU DURING RAMADAN.
THANK YOU!
E. GRIFFIN
I LIVED FOR 2 YEARS IN SAUDI ARABIA AT JEDDAH.
I AM NOT A MUSLIM. HOWEVE, I HAVE A RESPECT AND APPRECIATION FOR ISLAM. WHILE THERE I ATTENDED FRIDAY STUDIES AT THE ISLAMIC INSTITUTE.
I WILL ATTEMPT TO IMPLEMENT THIS MENU DURING RAMADAN.
THANK YOU!
E. GRIFFIN
2002-11-11
JAMAL K DASUKI FROM CANADA said:
Dear brother,
I was surprised reading the article about the diet during Ramadan, there was no mentioning of the eggs at all. Is it dangerous to eat eggs, whether boiled or scrambled, in Ramadan.
Sincerely,
Jamal K Dasuki
I was surprised reading the article about the diet during Ramadan, there was no mentioning of the eggs at all. Is it dangerous to eat eggs, whether boiled or scrambled, in Ramadan.
Sincerely,
Jamal K Dasuki
2002-11-11
ALI MOHAMMED FROM SOMALIA said:
ASSALAM ALEIKUM.
ALHAMDU LILLA.ALLAHU MASWALI ALA MUHAMMAD.
I WANT TO E-MAIL SOME OF YOUR SUBJECTS AND ITS DETAIL TO A FRIEND.
BYE.
ALHAMDU LILLA.ALLAHU MASWALI ALA MUHAMMAD.
I WANT TO E-MAIL SOME OF YOUR SUBJECTS AND ITS DETAIL TO A FRIEND.
BYE.
2002-11-03
