The Sehri Guide: Five Helpful Tips To Follow This Ramzan

Fasting during Ramzan carries a high risk of dehydration as food and drink intake is limited. Consuming the right types of food in the right amount is important. Sehri gives you strength and vitality, it's the body's primary source of energy during Ramzan. Sehri makes fasting more comfortable and tolerable.

 

Here are some useful tips to plan a nutritious Sehri meal in advance:

 Avoid eating fried foods, salty foods and high-sugar foods

Aside from the unhealthy weight gain, consuming fatty and sugary foods cause sluggishness and fatigue. You should limit your intake of salt, especially during Sehri as this increases thirst.

 

Drink lots of water 

Drinking as much water as possible between Iftar and Sehri reduces your risk of dehydration during fasting. Make sure to drink at least eight glasses of fluids daily before Sehri and after Iftar.

 

Include these protein-packed foods at Sehri

• Eggs

• Greek Yogurt

• Beans

• Lentils

• Chicken

 

Add fruits and vegetables to your Ramzan diet

Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber and contain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. Choose fruits and vegetables that have high water content to help keep you hydrated throughout the day.

 

Eat high-carb foods

Foods like bread, rice and potatoes are high in complex carbohydrates and take longer to digest. They help in keeping your energy levels up which is perfect while fasting.