"For a Healthy Fast: Here are the Best Foods for Ramadan"

Fasting can provide significant health benefits for the entire body; however, with changes in meal and sleep times and the introduction of unhealthy eating habits, it may seem challenging at first. In light of this, following a healthy diet can assist in nourishing the following day's fast to obtain enough nutrients to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Nutritionists recommend eating during suhoor, as it is important for feeling energetic throughout the fasting day. Kirsten Jackson, a consulting nutritionist in gut health, states, "The best options include a balance of complex carbohydrates to release energy slowly over several hours, protein to help you feel full longer, and fiber to prevent any intestinal issues." She advises, for example, a meal consisting of boiled eggs and two slices of whole grain bread with some spinach and mushrooms, or oatmeal with a scoop of protein powder mixed with some berries and seeds. Dr. Ayaz Allah Safi from the Birmingham City University School of Health Sciences emphasizes the importance of consuming foods that release slow energy throughout the day. He says, "Oats, barley, brown rice, quinoa, berries, apples, and oranges, which have a low glycemic index and do not lead to spikes in blood sugar, are good options to consume to keep you energized throughout the day."