Fasting during Ramadan: Tips to stay healthy and energized - National | Globalnews.ca

Ramadan is about spiritual reflection and the value of having enough to eat.

For about a month , many Muslims don’t eat or drink from dawn to sunset.

Young children, the elderly and those who are pregnant, menstruating or breastfeeding are exempt from fasting.

People with diabetes, heart disease or chronic conditions should talk to their doctor when deciding to fast.