Ramadan fast-breaking meals: Dietician advices to have these foods to stay hydrated
T Nagia Sherin, a clinical dietitian at KMCT Medical College Hospital, Manassery, Mukkam, suggests the following foods to include in your meals.
T Nagia Sherin, a clinical dietitian at KMCT Medical College Hospital, Manassery, Mukkam, suggests the following foods to include in your meals.
T Nagia Sherin, a clinical dietitian at KMCT Medical College Hospital, Manassery, Mukkam, suggests the following foods to include in your meals.
The holy month of Ramadan coincides with Kerala's summer season, a period when doctors advise everyone to drink extra water, eat nutritious foods, and practice safe health practices to stay safe. Careful meal planning is required to ensure a smooth, healthy fast, avoiding fatigue, digestive distress, and, most of all, dehydration. It's not about having too much in one go, but eating the right foods at the correct pace, avoiding excessive salt, sugar and carbs. T Nagia Sherin, a clinical dietitian at KMCT Medical College Hospital, Manassery, Mukkam, suggests the following foods to include in your meals.
What to include?
•Fruits and vegetables like watermelon, cucumbers, oranges, lettuce and celery
•Soups and stews, including dal soup, rice porridge and vegetable broth
•Yoghurt for hydration and to improve digestion
Foods to avoid
•Salty items like crisps, pickles and processed meat
•Food loaded with masala that can cause dehydration and discomfort
• Fried food that makes you bloated and causes indigestion
Medicines to avoid
In many parts of the world, doctors are also advising against starting weight-loss medicines during the month of Ramadan. Those who regularly use medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro should also adjust their use as directed by their doctors.