Fueling the Fast: Holistic Insight of Cellular Renewal during Ramadan
March 27, 2024
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Promoting balanced nutrition during fasting for holistic health.
- SDG 4: Quality Education – Spreading awareness on safe and healthy fasting practices.
In the spirit of the sacred month of Ramadan, Department of Diet and Nutritional Sciences –IIUI and NUMS collaborated on an inaugural outreach initiative aimed at capacity building for faculty, staff, and students. The session emphasized the importance of maintaining a balanced approach to fasting, discouraging indulgent feasting while highlighting safe fasting practices.
Dr. Madiha Iftikhar (Head of the Department of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, IIUI) drew the attention of the audience to different types of popular dietary approaches for fasting, such as Intermittent Fasting (IF), Extended Fasting, Time-Restricted Eating (TRE), Alternate Day Fasting (ADF), and Partial Fasting; Dr. Ijaz ul Haq (Asst Prof, Department of Public Health and Nutrition, UOH) explained the many advantages of balanced nutrition during Ramadan and how it nourishes both the body and soul of the individual. Last but certainly not least, Dr. Abdul Momin (Asst. Prof. (NDND) / Consultant Clinical Dietitian) not only shared a practical guide for a healthy lifestyle but also advised to refrain from crash diets promoted by celebrities these days.
