Distribute your water intake between Iftar and Suhoor rather than drinking all the recommended amount at once
Distribute your water intake between Iftar and Suhoor rather than drinking all the recommended amount at once. The body is not able to store more than two glasses of water at a time, instead fuel [...]
It is important for a person with diabetes to check their blood sugar several times during the day
It is important for a person with diabetes to check their blood sugar several times during the day especially those on are on insulin, The best times to check the blood sugar are: early and [...]
Don’t skip physical activity during Ramadan | Eat Right … Eat Light
Don’t skip physical activity during Ramadan but do not exhaust your body with high intensity exercises. Try to choose low intensity exercises that won’t consume too much of your energy. Ms. Ruba Elhourani, Senior Dietician [...]
Adding raw garlic and ginger to Iftar meals could be beneficial in maintaining normal blood pressure while fasting
Garlic and ginger are known for their health benefits of increasing immunity and their effect on lowering blood pressure. Adding raw garlic and ginger to Iftar meals could be beneficial in maintaining normal blood pressure [...]
Breastfeeding should be continued while fasting during Ramadan | Eat Right … Eat Light
Breastfeeding should be continued while fasting during Ramadan. If there is any sign of dehydration such as headache, dark urine, dizziness and excessive thirst and dryness-of the mouth, and less milk production it is advised [...]
Eat less sugar and sweets, Replacing it with fruits | Eat Right … Eat Light
Eat less sugar and sweets. In Ramadan people tend to consume more sugar as they feel the craving for sweets due to low energy levels. Eating large portions of simple sugars may lead to elevated [...]
Suhoor is the main meal for a healthy fast | Eat Right … Eat Light
Eat your Suhoor meal as near as possible to the sun rise, to minimize the time that the body would spend without any food and beverages. Suhoor is the main meal for a healthy fast, [...]
Keep an eye on the amount of caffeine consumed | Eat Right … Eat Light
Keep an eye on the amount of caffeine consumed. Caffeine acts as diuretic and leads to excess water loss and dehydration. Ms. Ruba Elhourani, Senior Dietician - RAK Hospital راقب كمية الكافيين التي تتناولها يوميا [...]
Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables and make sure that your food is balanced
Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables and make sure that your food is balanced. Try to consume different food from different groups in moderation. Ms. Ruba Elhourani, Senior Dietician - RAK Hospital احرص على [...]
