As-salamu alaykum! I apologize if this post comes of as offensive. I mean no harm and want to show respect for your religion and culture while learning more about it.
I was doing research on intermittent fasting and came across mentions of Ramadan. I've heard of Ramadan as religious fasting and know of a few Muslims in college who participated in Ramadan. From my understanding it's a sacred period of time when strict fasting occurs for religious reasons. There was a mention of eating only during sunrise/sunset (or maybe I have that wrong) and fasting outside of the sacred hours.
I want to improve my health and diet so I can be healthier. My current diet consists of highly processed foods, high fats, and high carbs. Sometimes I have high sugar when I'm stressed/anxious. I got fatigue, sleep issues, worsening of ADHD symptoms, and low stamina.
I have started 16:8 intermittent fasting yesterday and noticed a dramatic decrease in acne. It made me want to continue fasting but doing it in a healthy way that allows me to maintain nutrients and improve my overall health. Then I thought about how Muslims fast during Ramadan and how cleanliness is a part of the religion. I also realized that I have never seen a Muslim with bad skin. Every Muslim person I have encountered has beautiful skin free of blemishes and acne.
I've always been curious about Muslim culture and do take bits and pieces of it and incorporate it into my life. However, I don't want to give off the impression that I want to convert. I don't eat pork because growing up my mom called it "the devil's meat" and said it was bad for you. As I got older I used to sneak pork to eat and it made me feel very sick afterwards. I think about how Muslims don't eat pork and that Muslims probably have the ideal clean diet that allows them to maintain their health and beauty.
Sorry for the long backstory I thought it was important to include before asking questions on Islamic culture/religion. I'm curious as to when do Muslims eat during Ramadan and what do Muslims typically eat in a day? I want to actively incorporate food suggestions into my diet. I'm moderately allergic to peanuts and have OAS (oral allergy syndrome) so I struggle with raw fruits/vegetables that are pollinated with ragweed, birchweed, or grass pollen. If it's cooked veggies/fruits then I can eat it without problem.
TLDR; When do Muslims eat during the sunrise/sunset during Ramadan and what does a typical Muslim diet consist of?
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