Here are some tips for a healthy balanced Iftar:

1. Start by eating dates, especially if you had experienced headache or dizziness due to low blood sugar levels during the fasting period. 2. Make sure you drink sufficient water, healthy juices or yogurt before you start eating. This will prevent dehydration and provide your body with essential fluids. 3. Have a bowl of soup, […]

1. Start by eating dates, especially if you had experienced headache or dizziness due to low blood sugar levels during the fasting period.
2. Make sure you drink sufficient water, healthy juices or yogurt before you start eating. This will prevent dehydration and provide your body with essential fluids.
3. Have a bowl of soup, an indispensable dish in the Ramadan meal, since it prepares the stomach to receive the rest of the meal and helps replenish some of the body fluids lost during the day.
4. Eat salads, because it is rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre. The more colourful your salad, the more health benefits it holds. It also gives you a feeling of fullness, ensuring you eat less of the main dish.
5.  Eat moderate quantity of the main dish to maintain good health. The main dish should contain a source of carbohydrates like rice, pasta, potatoes or burger, as well as some form of protein like beef, chicken or fish, in addition to cooked vegetables.
6. Moderation is key when it comes to eating starters (fried foods and pastries) and sweets because these foods are rich in fats, salt and sugars. Enjoy the Ramadan treats, but try to control the size of your portion in order to stay healthy and prevent weight gain.