Ramadan, the holy month of the year is coming up and you must have started your Ramadan preparations already. Taking part in ritual fasting and abstinence for 30 days from dawn to dusk certainly needs preparing for it physically as well as spiritually. It is important to make healthy choices at suhoor and iftar to stay energized throughout the day. So, here are some Ramadan healthy food recipes that will help you stay healthy and energized during this precious period.
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Dry Fruit Milkshake:
A chilled mug of dry fruits shake packed with protein can be a delicious and healthy choice. Blend almonds, figs, raisins, dates, etc, with chilled milk and sugar and this will cover up your tiredness after fasting.
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Potato and Chicken Patties:
Refreshing and nutritious cutlets with potato and chicken will keep your energy levels high. It is one of the quick and easy Ramadan healthy recipes. Making cutlets is not time consuming at all. Just fry some chopped onions till golden brown in color. Add ginger garlic paste. A this mixture to boiled and mashed potatoes and add shredded chicken, salt, black pepper powder, red chilli powder, salt and lemon juice. Make flat patties. Add some breadcrumbs to make them crispy. Shallow fry the patties and serve hot with mint chutney and sauce.
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Egg/Chicken Wraps:
In a large bowl, add peanut butter, soy sauce and vinegar. Mix them well and add warm water. Give this a nice whisk till it becomes smooth. Stir in the garlic. Add boiled eggs or chicken, veggies of your choice and stir until coated. Now apply this spread on a tortilla or wrap. Now add the shredded chicken/ eggs, red pepper, bean sprouts, onions and cucumber and tightly roll it up. These tasty wraps packed with proteins, vitamins and minerals will help feel full and energized throughout the day.
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Date Truffle:
This delicious recipe with dates is very rich and full of energy. Combine 2 cups of pitted dates, a cup of desiccated coconut, a tablespoon of honey, a cup of roasted almonds in food processor and blend it well to form soft dough. Shape the mixture into small balls and roll them in desiccated coconut. Mouthwatering date truffles are ready to serve.
These healthy and tasty recipes will surely help keep your energy levels high. Here are some healthy tips for Ramadan:
- Include all food groups daily
- Stay hydrated
- Engage in lighter exercises
- Prefer healthier cooking methods
- Foods with complex carbohydrates like whole grains will help stay feeling full and energized
- Avoid deep-fried foods, cakes, biscuits, fried chili bites, creamy desserts and drinks
Consuming healthy diet with proper nutrients and keeping a check on health indicators like blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, body weight and blood sugar levels is essential for this precious period. It is best to have a pre-Ramadan health check-up package to avoid possible problems that may occur. Even if you are relatively healthy, health screening will alert you about possible problems. The changes in daily routine, and changed eating and sleeping patterns might affect the metabolic processes and body clock too. So, it is better to avail a pre –Ramadan as well as post-Ramadan health checkup package to keep everything in check.
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