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Ramadan is near and here. Make this Ramadan a healthy one. Here are some healthy food items that helps you to keep fit this Ramadan.
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Fasting the month of Ramadanis one of the main pillars of Islam. • During Ramadan, Muslims fast every day from dawn to sunset. • Mainly there are two courses, Suhooor which will be eaten before the sun riseand Iftar which will be eaten after the sun set. • What you eat for suhoor is very important because this sets you up for the rest of the day.
What to eat ? • Ideally, suhoor should be nutrient-packed. • Not too heavy. • Contain a combination of high-quality protein, hydrating vegetables and fruits. • It is very important to maintain a healthy diet during Ramadan. • If we eat healthy, we will stay healthy. • Nowadays every thing is available online. You can get healthy Ramadan recipes from : https://recipe.maggime.com/en/recipes/?cat=healthy-eating&catid=51
Proteins • It is important to include proteins in your morning meal. Because morning meal gives you the stamina for the entire day. • Proteins make you feel full and satiated. It takes time to digest and also helps stabilize blood sugar levels. • Egg, chicken, meat, fish, almonds and other nuts are great source of proteins.
Healthy fats • There are good fats and bad fats. • Fats taken from Avocado, walnut and other type of nuts, olive oil, oil taken from the seeds of sunflower, pumpkin etc are good type of fats. • These are the type of fats which is required for our body and keep us healthy.
Fiber rich foods • Food items that is rich in fibers such as wheat bread, oatmeal, rice, quinoa etc are perfect to eat during Ramadan. • It gives energy and also contain proteins.
Hydrating fruits & vegetables • Water is also really essential for perfect digestion of the food. • Fruits like watermelon, pineapple, orange, cucumber etc are great source of water and these prevent the dehydration during fasting. • Vegetables like tomato, celery will also do the same.
Foods to avoid for suhoor • Sugary foods All sugar and sugary products, including sweet cereals. • Deep fried foods and very salty products. That will make you thirsty. • Caffeine Tea/coffee and anything else that is caffeinated.
All refined food • White bread • Waffles • Croissants • Pastries • Parathas By eating the above food will cause blood sugar fluctuation, tired, headachy and moody from midday onwards and very hungry too! “Eat healthy, stay healthy”