The effects of breakfast on coffee... and the right time for coffee in Ramadan?

Weather of Arabia - Nutrition experts advise to start breaking the fast after fasting Ramadan with dates, then drink a cup of water, and this also follows the Sunnah of the Messenger of God, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, but some people get used to breaking the fast in the blessed month of Ramadan by drinking stimulant drinks, such as coffee, To get rid of headaches caused by the body not getting the usual dose of caffeine.

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In the following lines, we show you the harms of breaking the fast with coffee in Ramadan and the appropriate time to eat it, according to Dr. Sayed Hammad, Assistant Professor of Nutrition at the National Research Institute, and according to the "Livestrong" website.

Harmful effects of breakfast on coffee during Ramadan

blood sugar disorder

A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition in June 2020 showed that drinking coffee on an empty stomach may impair the body's ability to control blood sugar levels, which increases the risk of metabolic diseases, such as diabetes.

acidity;

The American Society for Gastroenterological Endoscopy revealed that drinking coffee on an empty stomach relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, which leads to stomach acids wearing back up the throat, causing a feeling of heartburn.

Drought

Iftar on coffee in Ramadan may lead to dehydration, especially if the person is not interested in drinking water, because caffeine stimulates the body to get rid of retained fluids through urination.

Feeling nervous

The body absorbs caffeine faster when drinking coffee on an empty stomach, which negatively affects the health of the nervous system, and increases feelings of stress and anxiety and difficulty sleeping at night.

The best foods to break the fast

Dates are considered the best food to break the fast during Ramadan, as they contain natural sugars, which in turn contribute to replenishing the body's energy, provided that the consumed amount of them does not exceed 3 fruits, with a glass of water or milk.

Soup can be eaten afterwards, as it helps to replace the body with fluids, salts and minerals lost during fasting, in addition to its effective role in preparing the digestive system for breakfast.

And then perform the Maghrib prayer and return to eat the main breakfast.

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The best time to drink coffee is in Ramadan

It is preferable to drink coffee an hour after breakfast, with the need to stay away from it during the pre-dawn meal, to avoid feeling insomnia due to caffeine.

The same applies to tea, because the tannin substance available in it may negatively affect the body's absorption of nutrients in food, so it is forbidden to consume it immediately after breakfast.

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Is it possible to drink coffee on suhoor?

Tala Al-Khatib explains in her interview with “Sky News Arabia” that it is true that coffee is a diuretic, and drinking it a lot at suhoor means that the fasting person loses a large amount of water during the hours of the day, but there is no harm in drinking one cup of Arabic or Turkish coffee or espresso at suhoor, While lovers of other types of coffee can drink a small cup if they want to, noting that coffee is beneficial when drunk in moderation, as it is rich in antioxidants that are beneficial for heart health, enhance alertness, reduce fatigue and reduce constipation.