Ramadan and Feeding

Everyone loves to indulge in the delicious taste of sweets especially during the holy month of Ramadan. It adds to the enjoyment of Iftar and sweetens the holy season. But it is essential to point out that most of the sweets eaten during this time ar...

Everyone loves to indulge in the delicious taste o...

1 A healthy Iftar goes hand in hand with the traditions: starting with 2 dates, then a glass of water or laban, then start the meal with a warm bowl...

1 A healthy Iftar goes hand in hand with the tradi...

With Ramadan approaching, it's probably the right time to think of how you can make Iftar a perfectly balanced meal for you and your family, since it is probably the most substantial one you’ll have every day! A balanced and healthy Iftar will provid...

With Ramadan approaching, it's probably the right ...

Dates considered a blessed fruit are especially consumed during the Holy Month of Ramadan. It is not only a custom to have dates during this holy month, but also a delightful and delicious fruit to eat.

Dates considered a blessed fruit are especially co...

It is a globally recognized and foremost part of dietary guidelines that eating a variety of food using principles of moderation and balance. This is particularly true during the Islamic month of Ramadan when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. To be h...

It is a globally recognized and foremost part of d...

A review of research articles on Ramadan fasting indicated that fasting can serve as an excellent research model for metabolic and behavioral studies. Conflicting results were observed regarding the effect of dietary fat on blood cholesterol and uric...

A review of research articles on Ramadan fasting i...

Fasting during Ramadan can cause weight gain in some people. And if you are one of them, regulating your food intake in the evenings can help you control your weight. And consuming less food, will in turn decrease the calories consumed, allowing you ...

Fasting during Ramadan can cause weight gain in so...

Suhour, eaten at Sahar is the most important meal during Ramadan. And as you prepare for this wondrous season and its traditional practices, one of the most dramatic things that you will probably remember is the deep-rooted ritual of the Musaharati –...

Suhour, eaten at Sahar is the most important meal ...

Ramadan is the Holy Month of fasting and blessings. It brings with it a host of special customs, of which food habits and eating play a big part. Eating during Ramadan is also about following the right habits for a balanced Iftar which contributes to...

Ramadan is the Holy Month of fasting and blessings...

Many a time you may have wondered whether your nutritional needs are met during the holy season of Ramadan or if you are getting all the vitamins and minerals you need. But the fact of the matter is that your fasting shouldn't hinder you from having ...

Many a time you may have wondered whether your nut...

Drinking coffee in the morning for that “pick me up feeling” is an all too familiar and enjoyable habit for many of us. But come Ramadan and the thought of stopping this stimulating ritual will definitely seem difficult. You are also probably aware ...

Drinking coffee in the morning for that “pick me u...

The delicious benefits of Soup during Ramadan Soup, a traditional dish at Iftar, adds variety to every table during the holy month of Ramdan. With its many different types and flavours, it’s not only a delicious tradition, but also offers many healt...

The delicious benefits of Soup during Ramadan Sou...

Water is the most important fluid that replenish your thirst during Ramadan. Unfortunately though, most people do not drink enough but have only small amounts at Iftar and then forget to drink water until the next day! Why do we need water? 60 –70%...

Water is the most important fluid that replenish y...

This year, the holy month of Ramadan falls closer to the summer, which means that fasting hours become longer. So, during this time what does your body depend on to be able to last the whole day and keep going? When you fast, your energy mainly depe...

This year, the holy month of Ramadan falls closer ...

With long hours of fasting and a wide spread to choose from, eating healthy at an elaborate, appetising Iftar can sometimes be a distant dream. But that need not always be the case, because it is quite easy to eat and keep your weighing scale happy d...

With long hours of fasting and a wide spread to ch...

Universal tips for a healthy Ramadan With the holy month of Ramadan just a few weeks away, you and your family are sure to be planning for a warm welcome to this lovely, blessed season of happiness. A sentiment that will be reflected across the home...

Universal tips for a healthy Ramadan With the hol...

Food has a great significance in Islam. It is associated with one's relationship with God. Chapter 20 verse 89 of the Qur¡¦an states: "eat of the good and wholesome things that We have provided for your sustenance, but indulge in no excess therein" T...

Food has a great significance in Islam. It is asso...

The fasts of Ramadan can improve a person's health but - if the correct diet is not followed - can possibly worsen it! The deciding factor is not the fast itself, but rather what is consumed in the non-fasting hours. To fully benefit from fasting a p...

The fasts of Ramadan can improve a person's health...

Fasting during the Islamic month of Ramadan can be good for one's health and personal development. Ramadan fasting is not just about disciplining the body to restrain from eating food and drinking water from predawn until sunset. The eyes, the ears, ...

Fasting during the Islamic month of Ramadan can be...

Question: Why Do People Eat Dates During Ramadan? I've always wondered if there is a reason as to why dates are popular during Ramadan. Can you tell me what the significance is? Answer: Great question! Dates are a staple fruit of the Middle East havi...

Question: Why Do People Eat Dates During Ramadan? ...

Despite what you may think, fasting could expand your waistline. When your body feels hunger it automatically stores fat, and then eating late at night when you're hungry can encourage you to eat more than you need while the body is in a resting stat...

Despite what you may think, fasting could expand y...