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Healthy Iftar Menus

3 dates, 4 oz fresh juice, and 1 cup vegetable soup with some pasta or crackers.
Pita bread with chicken, salad, and hummus and one or two pieces of Baklava.
Fruit salad with cream as appetizer followed by chicken with boiled rice, vegetable curry and mixed salad.
Baked fish with roasted vegetables or fish curry with rice, followed by sweet vermicelli or one piece of Jalebi (sweet).
Pasta cooked with vegetables and chicken or fish, and a slice of plain cake with home-made custard.

Healthy Suhoor Menus

1-2 servings of fruits as an appetizer; 1-2 servings of whole wheat or oat cereal or whole wheat bread with a cup of milk.
A bowl of porridge with milk, one slice of toast, and a handful of unsalted nuts.
Wheat-based cereal with milk, a plain scone or crumpet, and an apple or banana.
A pear or an orange followed by a bowl of shredded wheat.
Cheese followed by one teaspoon of jam with crackers or toast, and a handful of dried fruits.

Handy Health Tips

Drink sufficient water after Iftar and before sleep to avoid dehydration.
Eat fruits at the beginning of the meal.
Consume a sufficient amount of vegetables at meals.
Avoid intake of foods with high sugar content, such as sweets.
Avoid spicy foods.
Avoid caffeinated drinks such as coke, coffee, and tea. Green tea or other herbal teas are recommended.
Engage in some kind of light exercise, such as stretching or walking. It is important to follow time management practices for Ibadah, sleep, studies, job, and physical activities/exercise.
Intake of a balanced diet is critical for maintaining good health, sustaining an active lifestyle, and reaping the full benefits of Ramadan.

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