Muslims across the world will observe Ramadan 2019 by fasting
for 29 or 30 days, depending on
the Islamic lunar calendar. Fasting begins with pre-dawn meals called Sehri and
ends at dusk with Iftaar during which they break their fast by eating dates or
khajoor followed by a wide range of other delicacies.
Stay Hydrated: Include water, fruit or vegetable juice and
smoothies as a must fluid intake. For sehri consuming a bowl of curd without
sugar will store enough water in your body for hours ensuring and maintaining a
high hydration level.
Add Carbohydrates, Proteins: Let the pre-dawn meal be light and
filled with carbohydrates. Eat whole wheat bread, oat cereal, porridge. Adding
protein-rich food like non-salty cheese, eggs, and other dairy item is also a
healthy choice.
Seasonal fruits, veggies: Ditch the preservatives or sweet syrup
for seasonal fruits like watermelon and muskmelon this summer. Try adding a
vegetable salad of cucumber, tomato, mint and fruit salad at iftaar table.
Super Foods: Date or commonly called as khajoor is the
undisputed superfood. The superfood has the property of enriching your body
with sufficient fibre, sugar and magnesium. Olive and bananas are two other
superfoods to give you a healthy and balanced diet.
Go easy on Sugar and Oil: Make sure you are reaping full health
benefits of a balanced diet this Ramadan with a close check on things to avoid.
Intake of fried food or excessive sweet dishes or sugar has to be kept in
check. Avoid overeating. Practice eating slowly and in small chunks.
Nourish
the two health points of Ramadan 2019- Sehri and Iftaar by consuming right
groups of food (as narrated above) to replenish your energy. – Agencies
