During Ramadan one major thing Muslims look forward to is “Iftar”, a meal eaten by Muslims when the sun goes down each day during Ramadan to break their fast.
The fast is broken at the time of the call to prayer for the evening prayer. Iftar is majorly a period to replenish energy and get ready for the next day of fast. ‘Suhoor’, is another period slated just sunset in the morning to eat and prepare for the long day of fast.
It is not uncommon for people to wonder what to eat after fasting for a lengthy period of time. In this article, we'll look at some healthy foods that will help replenish strength and prepare you for another day of fasting.
Here are some of the healthy foods to eat at Iftar:
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“Date Fruit” has one of the most excellent nutrition profiles. Eating dates after a fast quickly raises the body’s glucose level to normal as they are easily digested and are excellent banks of nutrients. If you are thinking of a quick and healthy way to replenish your energy before the main meal, trust Dates to get the job done.
Vegetables are one of the best foods to eat during Iftar because they are rich sources of vitamins, minerals, dietary fibers, etc, that can potentially help raise energy levels during Ramadan. Asides from this, vegetables have many more medical importance, such as prevention of some types of cancer, reducing the risk of heart diseases, stroke, and so on. After cooking, fibers in vegetables are broken down making them easily digestible and this, in turn, helps the digestive system to function properly during Ramadan. Vegetables are definitely an excellent choice to break your fast. The Health Promotion Board (HPB) recommends that adults consume at least two servings of vegetables daily.
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Soups are also meals that contain essential nutrients that can serve as supplements during fasts. Chicken soup, tomato soup, mushroom soup, and lentil soup are soup types that are highly nutritious and also tasty to eat during Iftar. At Iftar, starting with soup will replenish the fluid lost in the body during the fast in the day. It also helps prepare the digestive system for more substantial meals that will be eaten after. It is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are needed by the body during Ramadan.
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Rice is predominantly constituted of carbs (accounts for around 80% of its total dry weight), which aids in the provision of energy for the body. This is a factor that is particularly significant during the month of Ramadan. When coupled with a protein source such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs, or other dairy products, it is at its healthiest. When including proteins such as meat into a meal with rice, it becomes a perfect meal to have during the fasting period of Ramadan. This is due to the fact that they include a combination of nutrients that are well-balanced. Rice with a protein addition is unquestionably an excellent choice for refueling your body throughout the Ramadan fast.
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Healthy fats are one of the most beneficial foods to consume during Iftar. Among the healthy fats are olive, peanut, and canola oils, as well as sunflower and soy oils, and they are fats that are primarily composed of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. They are also known as "the good fats." They not only provide the body with the energy it requires, but they also lower the risk of developing diseases, as opposed to bad fats, which when consumed in even small amounts greatly increase the risk of developing illnesses. Make sure to eat plenty of fat during Iftar to replenish your energy levels and get you ready to fast for another day.
