Dates balance the blood sugar levels and contain beneficial minerals and fibre. Photo: Shutterstock. Dates balance the blood sugar levels and contain beneficial minerals and fibre. Photo: Shutterstock.

Salads

Include salads at every Iftar – fresh vegetables contain fibres which are an essential part of the diet during Ramadan to avoid constipation and maintain a healthy digestive system. Be creative! Prepare salads which are rich in vegetables of different colours. The more colour the more beneficial vitamins and minerals in the salad.

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