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Religion & Belief (Alor Pothay) => Islam => Ramadan and Fasting => Topic started by: fatema_diu on July 22, 2014, 11:50:58 AM

Title: General dietary guidelines to control blood glucose levels during Ramadan:
Post by: fatema_diu on July 22, 2014, 11:50:58 AM

•   Limit the amount of sugary foods taken at Iftar and Sehri dinner afterwards.
•   Fill up on starchy foods such as pasta, rice, chapatti, couscous and bread.
•   Include fruits, vegetables, lentils (dal) and yoghurt in your meals at Iftar and Sehri.
•   Try to have the meal at Sehri just before sunrise, not at midnight. This will spread out your energy intake more evenly and result in more balanced blood glucose when fasting.
•   Choose sugar-free drinks or water to quench your thirst at Iftar, use an intense sweetener where needed, e.g. Canderel, Sweetex, Hermesetas.
•   Limit fried foods such as paratha, puri, samosas, chevera, pakoras, katlamas, fried kebabs and Bombay mix to one portion. Measure the amount of oil used in cooking (use 1–2 tablespoons for a four-person dish).