07/04/2022
Healthy eating in Ramadan
1)Start your meal with dates
💠Dates are a very important source of sugar that will replenish the energy you lost throughout the long hours of fasting, it is rich in fibers that will regulate your bowel movements
2) Stay hydrated
💠You have to make sure that you drink enough water after you break your fast so that you do not feel thirsty or have any signs of dehydration the following day. Drink 8 glass of water throughout the night
3)Avoid thirst
💠Avoid salty foods, such as canned or processed foods, salted nuts, and pickles, because these will increase your thirst during the fasting period
4) Ensure your meal has all food groups
💠Your iftar should have a source of grains, proteins, vegetables, fruits and healthy oils.
5)Avoid Coffee
💠If you are a coffee drinker, try and reduce your coffee consumption two weeks prior to Ramadan in order to avoid headaches and sleepiness.
6) Exercise
💠Adding exercise to your daily routine during Ramadan is very beneficial. This will help you maintain a healthy weight and healthy lifestyle.
7)Make healthy food choices
💠Choose whole grains, lean meat, chicken breast, fish, olive oil in moderation and whole fruits instead of fruit juices. Stay away from fried food, and food high in fat.
8) Break your fast slowly
💠Start with dates, water, followed by soup, a bowl of salad and then go to the main meal. If you feel full after the salad, you can take a break and continue your meals later.
9) Don't overeat
💠Overeating can cause stomach pain and bloating which is a very common problem that people face during Ramadan.
10) Avoid sugary drinks
💠10 rules of Healthy eating in Ramadan
1)Start your meal with dates
💠Dates are a very important source of sugar that will replenish the energy you lost throughout the long hours of fasting, it is rich in fibers that will regulate your bowel movements
2) Stay hydrated
💠You have to make sure that you drink enough water after you break your fast so that you do not feel thirsty or have any signs of dehydration the following day. Drink 8 glass of water throughout the night
3)Avoid thirst
💠Avoid salty foods, such as canned or processed foods, salted nuts, and pickles, because these will increase your thirst during the fasting period
4) Ensure your meal has all food groups
💠Your iftar should have a source of grains, proteins, vegetables, fruits and healthy oils.
5)Avoid Coffee
💠If you are a coffee drinker, try and reduce your coffee consumption two weeks prior to Ramadan in order to avoid headaches and sleepiness.
6) Exercise
💠Adding exercise to your daily routine during Ramadan is very beneficial. This will help you maintain a healthy weight and healthy lifestyle.
7)Make healthy food choices
💠Choose whole grains, lean meat, chicken breast, fish, olive oil in moderation and whole fruits instead of fruit juices. Stay away from fried food, and food high in fat.
8) Break your fast slowly
💠Start with dates, water, followed by soup, a bowl of salad and then go to the main meal. If you feel full after the salad, you can take a break and continue your meals later.
9) Don't overeat
💠Overeating can cause stomach pain and bloating which is a very common problem that people face during Ramadan.
10) Avoid sugary drinks
💠Drinking sugary drinks immediately after iftar will result to bloating and cause a delay in digestion. It will also cause a fluctuation in the blood glucose level, which will lead to you craving for more sweet.
➡️Note
Drink plenty of water and eat hydrating foods during Ramadan drink plenty of water between iftar and suhoor meals.
Eating three dates to break your fast is a traditional and healthy way to begin iftar.
It is recommended to eat suhoor.
Avoid too many sweets after your iftar meal.
