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ahsan28
09-16-2007, 07:59 PM
Staying efficient

By Jyoti Kalsi, Gulf News Report
Published: September 15, 2007


Fasting during Ramadan has many beneficial effects on our mind, body and spirit. But special care must be taken to ensure that the change in diet and daily routine does not affect our efficiency at work.

Diet

This month our diet should not differ very much from our normal diet. It should be simple and nutritious to help us maintain our normal body weight or lose weight in case we are overweight.

Recommended diet


Iftar: Up to three dates, one cup orange juice, half cup boiled chick peas with salt and pepper and one cup fruit salad preferably without added sugar or spices.

Dinner: Two slices of whole wheat bread or one cup rice or pasta. Half cup cooked vegetables like okra, spinach or potatoes, chicken, fish or mutton curry, fresh salad, yoghurt, 10 roasted, unsalted nuts and tea or coffee.

Sohour: Whole wheat bread or one cup rice, porridge or cereal. Half cup cooked vegetables or vegetable salad, one orange or half cup grapes, tea or coffee.


How to work optimally

- Reduce working hours

- If possible, work after breaking the fast

- Pace your work and take frequent breaks

- Wear loose comfortable clothes to
allow air circulation

- If possible, shower during the shift and change your uniform to stay fresh

- Be extra careful if you have recently returned from vacation or are new to the job.


After the fast

- Drink plenty of water; those who work indoors with little physical activity should drink six to eight glasses, while those with more physically demanding jobs need to have at least four litres of water.

- Avoid too much tea or coffee as it dehydrates

- Include plenty of fruits in your diet

- Reduce meat and take more porridge and soup

- Avoid excessive fatty food

- Get adequate rest and sleep; avoid heavy social agendas


By Dr Zarqa Taimur, a specialist in Internal Medicine and Occupational Medicine. Dr Taimur is a member of the Royal Society of Occupational Medicine, the Royal College of Physicians of London, the International Organisation of Safety and Health (IOSH), the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH) and the American College of Occupational Environmental Medicine. She provided these tips for employers and employees to ensure a safe Ramadan at the workplace.


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