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Ramadan: Fasting people don't want to be pitied

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OpinionRamadan: Fasting people don't want to be pitied: Now begins the time when many Muslims hear a call meant as encouragement: "Hold on!" As if that's what ...

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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: swr.de

Nutrition expert Barbara Lieder from the University of Hohenheim summarized the health impacts of religious fasting practices.

During the traditional 40‑day Christian Lent, substituting meat, eggs and dairy with vegetables, legumes, grains and fruit can improve cholesterol and lower blood pressure.

Ramadan fasting from dawn to sunset can produce modest weight loss and reduced blood lipids in people with overweight, provided evening meals are nutrient‑rich.

Reported risks include sleep disturbances, dehydration for physically active individuals, and medical concerns for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and people with chronic illnesses who should seek medical advice.

Not necessarily: the studies also show that the weight loss effects are often due to a loss of water during Ramadan, and the weight then commonly rises again after the fasting period.
— Barbara Lieder, nutrition expert at the University of Hohenheim

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