How to stay healthy while fasting for Ramadan 6:01pm Wednesday 17th July 2013 in Bury Photograph of the Author By Tui Benjamin, Reporter How to stay healthy while fasting for Ramadan How to stay healthy while fasting for Ramadan MUSLIM residents in the borough are being urged to stay healthy while fasting over religious festival Ramadan, which lasts for one lunar month. Fasting started on Tuesday and, over the period, those who practise Islam cannot eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. Bury’s health chiefs are advising patients on regular medication or those suffering from long-term illnesses, such as diabetes, to take extra care and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr Kiran Patel, chair and clinical lead at NHS Bury Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “The way to approach your diet during fasting is similar to the way you should be eating outside of Ramadan. “To prevent muscle breakdown, meals must contain energy food, such as carbohydrates and some fat. We want to support people in observing their faith, so it is important that we give them advice that has been approved both medically and from a religious point of view.” Patients who suffer from any chronic illness or health complications are advised to consult their GP before starting to fast. Dr Peter Elton, Director of Public Health, said: “It is important that people who have health conditions such as diabetes or heart disease consult their doctor before fasting and do not put themselves in danger.
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