Diet during Ramadan

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What should I include and avoid in my diet during Ramadan?

Ramadan is a time when your activity level tends to decrease, and in pregnancy it may mean you become more tired. To follow a healthy fast, keep in mind the above tips when eating and:

•Limit your intake of sweets and desserts to once a week, and opt more for fresh fruits.


•After dinner, relax for a while and then get up and move around.


•Avoid snacking late in the evening before sleeping, but be sure to take your Suhoor.


•Drink plenty of water between Iftar and Suhoor to prevent dehydration.

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I love drinking coffee and tea after breaking my fast. How can I substitute them?

Drink fresh fruit juices instead of coffee and tea. Coffee and tea contain caffeine, which can make you lose more water when you urinate, because it is a diuretic.

Drinking tea with food can reduce the amount of iron your body is able to absorb, so stick to water when you're eating (FSA nd). If you find water boring, try adding a slice of lime or lemon to liven it up.

A fruit smoothie made with milk, yoghurt, ice and fruit makes a refreshing drink and gives you plenty of your daily fruit allowance.