We are on the second day of Ramadan, which will go on for the whole of one month. Muslims fast from morning(during sunrise) to evening(during sunset) without a morsel of food, not even a drop of water is allowed to be taken until evening when the fast breaks. Its tough on the first few days but eventually the Muslims get used to the daily pattern of the fast. They spend their days in prayers and dedication to god.
Here are some food tips:
Try to consume more of grains and seeds like barley, wheat, oats, millet, semolina, beans, lentils, wholemeal flour, unpolished rice, vegetables like green beans, peas, marrow, spinach. herbs like methie, beetroot leaves(iron-rich), fruit with skin, dried fruit especially dried apricots, figs and prunes, almonds. These are slow digesting and fibre containing foods and will be beneficial during the fast period.
Avoid fried foods, they will only cause you indigestion and heart burn making the fast more difficult for you.
Avoid overeating at sehri and too much tea, as it drains out valuable mineral salts during urination, needed by your body during the day.
Drink plenty of water and juices before and after the fast, the time you aren't in fast.
Take advantage of this month to lose weight, but only with a proper balanced food intake so that you dont remain unhealthy in the process.
Will update this post once i find more tips.
WISH YOU A HAPPY AND PEACEFUL RAMADAM, FRIENDS:)
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