Coach Zal Fitness

Headache after Iftar isn’t random.

You’ve been fasting all day. Low fluids. Low caffeine.
Then a big carb-heavy meal hits. Blood sugar spikes. Insulin surges.

Fast rise. Fast drop.

Your brain doesn’t like sudden swings. That’s when the headache kicks in.

Instead:
Water + 1–2 dates.
Pray.
Then eat protein + fibre with your meal.

Slow rise in glucose. Less stress on your system.

Coffee and dessert first won’t fix it.

Ramadan doesn’t need food rules.
It needs planning.

This is enough to maintain strength and sanity.

If Ramadan feels heavy, it’s not because you’re weak.
It’s because you’re trying to manage too much with too little energy.

Good structure = fewer decisions.

Share this with someone fasting.