Healthy Ramadan Meal Plan

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Healthy Ramadan meal plan
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• Fasting the month of Ramadan is 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 rise and 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.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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• 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

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