Blessed Ramadan: Tips for HCRV Muslims

As this Friday July 20 blooms around the world, those in the Muslim community will be embarking on their annual month of fasting, Ramadan.

Assalamu Alaykum (peace be unto you all) and we would like to extend wishes for a happy, blessed, and healthy Ramadan, or should we say Rawmadan, for our Muslim members.

For our non Muslim members, Ramadan is a month that Muslims, followers of the religion of Islam, will fast for about 29-30 days. They fast from sunrise to sunset. Food and drink may be taken during the pm and early am hours. Ramadan is a time of increased worship, of giving in charity, reducing consumption, and learning to empathize for those less fortunate.

Keep in mind, this is not the kind of fasting that requires complete abstinence of food or calorie restriction. Only restraint is required during the day time hours possibly to achieve some spiritual or self disciplinary ends. Eating, calorie and drinking requirements are met in the pm and early am hours. :

For tips and tricks on how to eat enough HCRV fruits, greens, calories, and to stay hydrated, please read this blogpost:

Ramadan Tips For HCRV Muslims

http://www.30bananasaday.com/profiles/blogs/blessed-ramadan-for-our...

Good luck and Peace, PK

Tags: HCRV, Ramadan

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Permalink Reply by Ana on July 20, 2012 at 5:33am

I left a message in text, but wanted to say thank you for this. So very considerate. And I must say again, that only on 30BaD could one find such wonderful support! ♥ peace.....ana xoxo

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Permalink Reply by PK on July 20, 2012 at 7:39am

@Ana,

I read your other message too and thank you for your kind words. Have a happy and healthy Ramadan and good luck!

Peace, PK

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Permalink Reply by Windlord on July 20, 2012 at 8:42am

Your blog is a fascinatingly informative and contemporarily useful addition for our members, PK. Well done!

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Permalink Reply by PK on July 21, 2012 at 10:20am

@Wiselord,

Complimentary punditry acceptable:D))) Peace, PK

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Permalink Reply by Myra Mangolicious on July 20, 2012 at 9:55am

Ramadan Mubarak! I was thinking of daterorade for Iftar as well. Great idea.

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Permalink Reply by PK on August 1, 2012 at 10:03am

@Myra:

Ramadan Mubarak to you too!

How are things going for you?

Peace, PK

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Permalink Reply by banana - boy on July 20, 2012 at 11:16am

Great post peace to all...yes here and now

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Permalink Reply by PK on July 21, 2012 at 10:20am

Thank you for your kind words banana-boy. Peace, PK

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Permalink Reply by Nic on July 21, 2012 at 1:06pm

I'm not Muslim, but I'll be observing Ramadan with a few Muslim friends! (they're veg, but not raw yet ;) )

I love eating dates at the end of the day. it's so refreshing, and they have enough calories to meet the raw quota!

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Permalink Reply by Ana on July 21, 2012 at 3:23pm

Hiya Nic,

Are you planning to fast for the whole month?

You'll most likely be the envy of your friends. Since you are raw it will be somewhat more comfortable for you, imo. Especially the thirst part (I don't know how Muslim do it when they eat salt-laden food!). Have fun. Let us know how you're doing and what you're eating. ....ana xoxo

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Permalink Reply by PK on July 28, 2012 at 6:02am

+1 on the dates Nic. And that is very kind of you to be supportive of your Muslim friends.

How are things going?

Peace, PK

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Permalink Reply by May Fruity on July 21, 2012 at 6:08pm

Ramadan Kareem!! Tin3ad 3alaykum bil sa7a wal salami :)
I find dateorade works great!! Keeps you satisfied all day. I do add a banana just because I need to finish them. My problem is after ftoor... Im having a hard time eating. I love my lentil soup (I'm not fully raw- i do eat beans and legumes and im happy with that) but a small bowl and I'm done. I guess a couple hours later I can have a salad or smoothie. I am soo annoyed how ppl over fill their bellies!! What was the point of the cleanse? Why shrink your stomach to only bombard it with food at night. I think the point of Ramadan is lost when we over do it instead of appreciating the simplicity. I hope you all get the most out of your Ramadan this year!!