Prep these meals this weekend.
For Muslims all over the world, the month of Ramadan can be the most rewarding time of the year. But fasting from sunrise to sunset can be challenging, and breaking your fast with the right foods is key to ensuring you have enough energy for your evening prayers and don't crash the next morning.
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According to registered dietitian Shireen Hakim, your iftar should be composed of "mostly protein, and then fats, and then carbs."
"The goal of iftar is to replenish and rehydrate, because you’ve been fasting all day," says Hakim. "Replenish those electrolytes and refuel on protein. You need to build up your energy, because you'll be up praying the rest of the night."
And by the way, whatever you eat at suhoor should have the reverse proportions (carbs, fats, and then protein).
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She cautions against fried foods, caffeine, and sugar, all of which can ultimately make you feel sluggish and have you feeling hungrier the next day.
“Try and avoid fried foods like fried samosas and pakoras, which often use excess oil. You’ll get fatigued right away, feel sluggish, and miss your prayer. You might not even get up for the morning suhoor meal, and then end up starving the next day."
"And be careful with caffeine or soda because that can cause acid reflux," she told BuzzFeed Food. "Your digestive system has been resting all day, and if you shove in foods high in fat, sugar, or acid, you’ll shock your body.”
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