Most people in the UAE observe the Holy month of Ramadan by gathering with friends and family to break the fast after sunset and before dawn.

There is no evidence to show that fasting can increase the risk of contacting the Coronavirus.

Intermittent fasting can increase stress in your body by temporarily altering your cardiac rhythm and also increase your cortisol levels.Intermittent fasting sparks your metabolism to change from glucose to ketone-based energy; this stimulates cellular stress resistance, reverses immunosuppression, and increases hemopoietic stem cells self-renewal.

Intermittent fasting improves your cardio-metabolic profile, for instance, it improves blood pressure, lipid profile, insulin resistance, glucose tolerance, and body weight.HOW TO HAVE A SAFE RAMADAN DURING COVID-19(Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/red-apple-fruit-on-white-ceramic-plate-7249189/)COVID-19 guidelines should still apply during Ramadan.

Therefore, it is necessary to follow the guidelines while fasting to prevent infections.Here is how to have a safe and enjoyable Ramadan during the Coronavirus.DON’T SKIP SLEEP/RESTAlthough Ramadan is mostly about prayer, don’t be tempted to stay up late; you should get at least 8 hours of sleep.

Quality sleep goes hand-in-hand with a healthy body; a good night’s sleep is more important when you are fasting.