As we all know, Ramadan fasting is a form of time-restricted feeding that combines a fast and feast period daily for a duration of one month every year.
During Ramadan, Muslims refrain from food and drink consumption from dawn till sunset, and this change in the meal schedule results in significant changes to the composition of the diet.
Here is a list of five things not to eat at iftar for a healthy Ramadan:
Fried foods
Fried and fatty foods, such as fried potato and samosa contain a high percentage of the daily recommended fat and sodium intake, so eating them frequently may increase the impact of fatigue and exhaustion caused by fasting during Ramadan.
Read more: Here are the eight different Samosas to try this Ramadan
Carbonated drinks
Avoid drinking processed beverages and carbonated drinks (such as Milo, Bournvita, Fanta, Coke, etc) which are usually high in sugar, increasing your risk of overweight and obese, and can cause bloating and gas, leading to indigestion. Stick to regular water or natural fruit juices to quench your thirst.
Too much salt
Foods that contain high amounts of salt, such as pickles. Sodium can dehydrate the body and impact its ability to absorb fluids.
Too much sugar
Foods that contain large amounts of sugar. These foods are often high in calories but poor in nutritional value. While these foods provide the body with instant energy, the energy is generally short-lived.
Caffeinated fluids
Foods that contain chocolate or any other source of caffeine. Caffeine is a diuretic and can cause the body to lose fluids, salts, and other important minerals needed during the day.
