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EATING RIGHT DURING

The ninth month in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan (in Arabic: Jfual-J,

Ramadan), is a month where observers of Islam fast from dawn to dusk. During the fast, there will be no consumption of food and drink, and all thoughts must be kept pure as the Muslims believe that Ramadan teaches modesty, spirituality and most of all, patience. Meals served prior to sunrise are called Sahoor, while meals served after sunset are called lftar.

When it comes to picking out what to eat during Ramadan, remember that Sahoor and lftar help sustain your fast throughout the following day (up to twelve hours), so consuming the right food is vital. While it's a good idea to consume low Glycaemic Index (GI) items, both Sahoor and lftar should be well-balanced and contain nutrition from each food group, such as vegetables, cereals, meat, dairy products and fruits.

Working together with our friends at BIG Box Asia, we as the food experts of Asia have come up with suggest­ed foods for Sahoor and lftar to make your life much easier without the hassle and "temptations" of picking out what to eat during your fasting period.

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Sahoor is like breakfast, it should be wholesome in order to provide adequate energy and nutrition to last during the long hours of fasting. It is important that the food you consume keeps you hydrated while providing proper nourishment at the same time.

While Sahoor is important, having quality meals during lftar should not be overlooked. It is vital to replenish your body with important nutrition during lftar as your body has already been fasting the entire day. Here are a few suggestions we came up with, together with our friends from BIG Box Asia.

Fasting during Ramadhan or practicing intermittent fasting on your own could actually improve your health if done in the correct and proper manner. It is of ultimate importance to have a little sense of self-control come lftar or break fast time and not go overboard with the food spread.

To all our Muslim friends, you may refer to our handy guide above to cultivate better eating habits during the holy month of Ramadhan. Try out our advice and you just might feel healthier by the time the fasting month ends.

Selamat Berpuasa from the Food Experts of Asia!

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Avocados & Dates contain all the essential nutrients the body needs during fasting. Try out this simple to make recipe during Sahoor and feel more energized & full throughout the day.

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