Fasting changes when you eat and drink, so planning your meals and medication matters.
Build a balanced suhoor and iftar
Choose slow-release carbohydrates, protein, fruit and vegetables at suhoor to stay fuller for longer. Break your fast gently with water and dates, then a balanced meal rather than heavy fried food.
Supplements that may help
- A daily multivitamin to fill gaps when meal variety drops
- Electrolytes or ORS if you feel light-headed after long, hot days
- Fibre supplements if your digestion slows down
Medication during fasting
If you take medicines for diabetes, blood pressure or other long-term conditions, speak to your doctor or one of our pharmacists before Ramadan. Timings and doses may need to change, and some people are advised not to fast.
This article is general information, not a diagnosis.
For advice about your own health or medicines, speak to one of our pharmacists. It's free.
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