Ramadan Food Tips: What To Eat and What To Avoid

In Ramadan our diet changes radically because we only eat during Suhoor (before sunrise) and Iftar (at sunset). As such, these foods are an essential part of fasting.

Suhoor must be healthy enough to provide enough energy to fast for hours. It is important that the food you consume retains moisture.

Muslims are encouraged to pay more attention to their diet because disrupting their normal eating and eating habits during the month can cause discomfort and increase food sensitivity, especially when some high sugar foods are consumed.

Protein-rich food:
Eggs are high in protein and are nutritious. Not only do they help you stay fuller, they can also be made in different ways to cater to your taste buds.

Fiber-rich food:
Oatmeal is rich in fiber and the perfect food your body needs during Suhoor. Soluble fiber turns into a gel in the stomach and slows down digestion, lowering cholesterol and glucose in the blood, making it ideal for your energy to work quickly.

Calcium and vitamin-rich foods:
Dairy products are a great source of nutrition. Choose a yogurt cocktail or choose a vanilla and honey cocktail to keep it full and hydrated all day.

Foods to avoid during Ramadan

These foods contain a high percentage of the daily recommended intake of fat and sodium, so consuming them can often increase the impact of fasting and fatigue caused by fasting in Ramadan.

In general, it is recommended to avoid or at least reduce certain types of food during Ramadan, for example:

Caffeine drinks:
Foods that contain chocolate or another source of caffeine. Caffeine is a diuretic and can cause the body to lose fluids, salts and other important minerals during the day.

Salty foods:
Foods that are high in salt, such as cucumbers. Sodium can dry out the body and affect the ability to absorb fluids

Simple or refined carbohydrates:
These are foods that last only 3 to 4 hours and contain few essential nutrients such as: sugars, white flour, pastries, donuts, etc.