Nourishing Your Way to a Healthy Ramadan

Preserving Health in Ramadan
Sometimes I hear myself repeating, at the beginning of the month of Ramadan: The weight gain may be what I am most afraid of during fasting, along with migraines. Recently, I heard my girlfriend say: I will lose weight in Ramadan; When I asked her how you would do that, she answered with confidence: I will relieve eating and cut sweets.
Preserving Health in Healthy Ways in Ramadan
Mira Abd Rabu offer you the basics of breaking fasting in Ramadan and in healthy ways, and most importantly, without the need to follow a harsh or strict diet, with the aim of maintaining your health and helping you lose excess weight or maintain an ideal weight during the holy month.
The Best Tips for a Healthy Diet in Ramadan
Here are some golden and evaluation tips that Mira provides to subscribe to, which you can also benefit from during the month of fasting:
- Breaking fasting by eating a dates stuffed with raw nuts, with a cup of water or milk (yogurt).
- Eat a cup of healthy soup prepared at home, as well as an average dish of ftuv or healthy salad (as you wish).
- You can choose a piece or two of the appetizers (such as samosa, kibbeh, and other grilled, not fried); Then take a small break after eating. During this break, you can pray and drink water that Mira recommends that you be prepared with water and chia seeds for more benefit.
- Eat the main dish, one plate should be adhered to; Pour a reasonable amount and suffice for your need for food without excessive eating or leaving a little food in the plate. The most important advice when eating the main plate as well as soup, appetizers, etc.: slowly eating, and good chewing until you reach comfortable satiety, which does not get tired of the stomach and causes indigestion and bloating.
- You still feel hungry after the main meal? No problem; Mira gives you several options, including a piece of candy or a few fruits. You can also eat the two together in one dish, provided that the quantity and size are acceptable.
- Eat sweets, but in small quantities and slowly to keep your fitness in Ramadan.
- Coffee is important after breakfast, as it enhances vigilance and activity in the body after fasting a long day. You can prepare it in the way you love, but it is preferable to be as healthy as possible (natural sweeteners / milk instead of coffee eggs).
- To prepare healthy water that Mira advises to eat between breakfast and suhoor: In a bowl containing a liter and a half of water, add a teaspoon of chia seeds and slices of lemon or orange as desired. This water recipe helps to enhance moisture and curb hunger during the night, as these seeds are rich in fiber. The gelatinous fluid you get from this mixture contributes to improving the digestion and bowel movement as a result of providing the body with dietary fiber; Enhancing a feeling of satiety, which helps in eating fewer calories and thus losing excess weight; Reducing the risk of heart disease; Adjust blood sugar levels; Reducing and fighting infections in the body; Providing the body with both calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, etc., in addition to lowering high blood pressure.
- Suhoor meal is no less important and valuable than breakfast, and therefore it should be healthy and balanced. To eat saturated and healthy suhoor, Mira offers you many options; Like eggs with toast and vegetables, healthy sesame, pass with nuts, cheese sandwich and vegetables, bananas with pistachio butter, or grilled potatoes with yogurt.
Nuts and Dates: A Treasure of Health Benefits
For bone health, Mira advises you to eat dried figs and almonds; To fresh the skin, eat dried apricots; To fight insomnia, eat dates; For cardiovascular health, improve cognitive capabilities, and combat forgetfulness, eat nuts, as it is rich in omega-3 acids.
Enjoying Sweets in Ramadan .. without Guilt
What happens to the body when we eat Ramadan sweets during the month of fasting, such as Kunafa, Qatayef, Baklava, and others?
Many are afraid of eating sweet in Ramadan, for fear of increasing their weight or diabetes. But Mira Abd Rabbo has a different idea of what makes us those related to diet we believe. She says that none of that will happen if we know well how to eat sweets in Ramadan, by listening to our body and communicating with it when eating it.
Mira advises you not to replace a healthy breakfast with a candy bowl like a kunafa piece, because you will continue to eat and you will not stop. It also warns you not to go several times to the baklava box, and eat a small pill at a time; Put what you would like to eat in a plate in front of you and eat it leisurely until you feel light and comfortable. And do not forget: slowly, shed the jewelry well, and do not be distracted by the Ramadan series that you follow or the interesting talk on your side; This will make you lose focus on what you eat, and you may eat more than you need. Perhaps the most important advice that we all lose sight of: focus on what we eat to enjoy.
Conclusion
In conclusion; The month of fasting in Ramadan should not be a cause of fear and apprehension of weight gain or the loss of agility that we enjoy. On the contrary, we can follow some important and studied advice, to obtain the fast we seek (besides the spiritual benefits) and always preserve our health and grace.
FAQs
Q: Can I still lose weight in Ramadan?
A: Yes, with a healthy and balanced diet and moderate exercise, you can lose weight in Ramadan.
Q: How can I stay healthy during Ramadan?
A: By following a healthy diet, staying hydrated, and exercising moderately, you can stay healthy during Ramadan.
Q: What are some healthy foods to eat in Ramadan?
A: Dates, nuts, healthy soups, and balanced meals are some examples of healthy foods to eat in Ramadan.
Q: Can I still enjoy sweets in Ramadan?
A: Yes, but in moderation and slowly, and by focusing on what you eat to enjoy.