Healthy Tips For Ramadan 2017
The month of Ramadan, so long awaited and blessed, is coming closer again, and again, due to the summer season, the days will be long. |
| Ramadan Health Tips 2017 |
Ramadan 2017 is scheduled to begin on Saturday 27 May and end on Sunday 25 June, with Eid-ul-Fitr scheduled for Monday 26 June. All dates are estimated and are subject to the observation of the moon.
However, what some of us tend to overlook during the long fasting stages is the importance of a healthy meal that can go very far for both the suhoor and the Iftar.
At Muslim Aid, we believe in the importance of maintaining a healthy and dynamic diet during Ramadan, so we have put together some tips on healthy eating for our readers:
Avoid overeating during suhoor (or iftar); This will not necessarily keep you longer for longer - it will just make you feel slow. Opt for a normal-sized meal that you usually eat but slow release energy foods as outlined above
For Iftar, there are some foods that can help you hydrate and energize, such as watermelon, grapes, olives, lentils, rice, vegetables and vegetables
Avoid overloading carbohydrates during both meals, as these may slow you down and eventually make you feel slow Another thing that many of us forget is that soft drinks do not hydrate us at all, whether we cravate them or not, so this is the key to staying away from them If you do not feel like waking up and physically eating something, try to swell a super healthy and energy-boosting smoothie instead Avoid putting too much salt on your food, this will only inflate you as much as a can of soft drinks.
Try to introduce a little of all five food groups into your Iftar meal
A great tip to open your fast for Iftar, break your fast with a few dates and a glass of milk, and then pray your salaah. As you return to the table to sit and eat, you will eat fewer bad things and you will see that you feel full (not swollen) and already satisfied Avoid frying food and try to cook or make little jump instead, even if you use some oil sprays for cooking it is much healthier, likes pretty much the same and will make you feel Less swollen Avoid oily curries; Opt for using less oil or consider exchanging with a healthier alternative - such as olive oil Hopefully, with these tips, you are on your way to a healthy Ramadan this year.
In addition, while preparing your meals, remember to spare a thought for those with little or no means of eating to open up quickly.
