Ramadan is a holy month of Fasting. Throughout this blessed month, Muslims observe fast during daylight hours. We do these consecutively for 30 days. Fasting assists with purifying the spirit. It teaches self-control and compassion for others.
It is important to stay healthy during this month to commit to fasting for long hours. Let’s discuss a few things that will help you to stay on track health-wise.
i. Wake up for ‘Suhoor’: This is the feast eaten before starting the fast. It can assist you with getting all the necessary supplements in your body.
ii. Have well-balanced Suhoor and Iftar. Ensure each of the two dinners incorporate complex carbs, high fiber, and protein-rich food sources.
iii. Take enough liquid to remain hydrated. You can do this by eating water-dense fruits or soups. The objective is to devour what could be compared to 8 cups of water to stay hydrated.
iv. Cut down junk foods, fried items, and refined carbs like sugar, and white flour. They do not have a lot of supplements and will not give you the energy and nourishment your body needs.
It is astonishing how we can rehearse such control while we are fasting, yet so often we decide to overeat at the iftar time.
This Ramadan, let’s try to eat healthy food. I have assembled a couple of healthy and tasty recipes to try at Suhoor and Iftar.
The first one is ideal for Suhoor time. Kids around the world love to eat it, but we are going to try a healthy alternative that not only has fewer carbs but also contains a good amount of protein.
The recipe for a healthy Banana Pancake is:
Ingredients:
• 3 Bananas
• ½ cup Oats
• 3 Eggs
• 1/2 cup Almond Milk/Skimmed Milk
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
• Olive Oil for frying
Topping Ideas:
• Fresh Berries
• Honey
• Fresh Banana Slices
• Sliced Almonds
• Maple Syrup
• Chocolate Chips
Recipe:
Blend oats, eggs, bananas, milk, baking soda, and vanilla essence.
Pour some olive oil into the frying pan then pour the blended batter into the pan with the help of a cup, use at least ½ cup batter for 1 pancake. Cook it for a while, when the bubbles appear on the surface of your pancake, flip it, and cook the other side. Serve them with honey and berries or toppings of your choice.
The second one is ideal for Iftar time. It is popular among Asian people, but we are going to try a healthy alternative that will provide you a balanced amount of nutrients.
The dish is Chicken Reshmi Kebab, and the alternate healthy recipe is:
Ingredients:
• 1/2 kg Chicken Mince
• 2 Brown Bread Slices (soaked in water)
• 1 Raw Onion
• 6 Green Chilies
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp White Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Red Chilies
• 1 tsp Allspice
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (roasted)
• Few Coriander Leaves
• Mint Leaves
Recipe:
Finely chop onion, green chilies, coriander leaves, and mint leaves. Put chicken mince with all the ingredients in a big bowl mix them with the chopped ingredients and then blend everything. Leave them for an hour.
Later give them shape like Seekh Kebab by using a skewer. Use 1 tbsp of Olive Oil or Coconut Oil for frying.
May we all have a healthy and blessed Ramadan (Aameen).
Written By: Miss Anam
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