New Delhi, March 9 -- The month of Ramadan is unfolding in full spring where fasting during this time is one of the five essential pillars of Islam and an integral part of the faith of the Muslim community. Globally, over one billion Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan and the total time of fasting ranges from less than 12 hours to as much as 19 hours each day depending on the region to region.

Suhoor (also spelled Suhur) is the pre-dawn meal and it should be a wholesome meal which gives enough energy to last until iftar. Few people eat snacks after iftar in order to suppress their appetite and then go to sleep, skipping suhoor and staying hungry until the next iftar.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Prachi Chandra, Lead Clinical...