How to Break Your Fast Without Breaking Your Body
Whether you are observing Ramadan, Lent, or simply trying out intermittent fasting to reset your system, there is a moment we all face: that frantic, heart-pounding hunger right as the clock hits the hour. In Ghana, it’s tempting to dive headfirst into a heavy bowl of fufu or a mountain of fried plantain. But according to the body’s internal logic, that’s not a celebration—it’s an ambush.
Breaking a fast is an art form. Your organs have been "off-duty," and waking them up with a shock of oil and salt is the fastest way to ruin the spiritual or physical progress you've made. Here is how to transition from an empty tank to a fueled-up powerhouse without the dreaded "fasting fatigue."
1. The Gentle Wake-Up Call
Don't reach for the ice-cold jug and gulp it down in one go. Your interna...