Arab Ritual- During the holy month of Ramadan, iftar tables are almost free of juices and drinks, and here we must point out that there are some misconceptions about juices that must be corrected to benefit from them .
It is harmful for the stomach and digestive system to start breakfast, juices and cold and cold water, and it must be replaced by eating one fruit from dates and then warm soup to alert the digestive system after fasting about 16 hours because iced drinks affect the digestive system with lethargy, so it cannot deal with breakfast foods, which leads to poor digestion and bloating .
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Natural fruit juices that are prepared at home can be consumed between breakfast and suhoor, and it is preferable not to filter them to take advantage of the fruit fibers that help to regulate bowel movement and prevent constipation as well as the absorption of sugars.
It is preferable not to add sugar to natural juices and to limit the fructose sugar in the fruit to avoid excessive weight or sudden rise in the blood sugar level, especially in diabetics. Bananas can be added to all juices to replace the potassium lost during fasting and prevent fatigue and fatigue during the fasting period.
It is also possible to add juice of half a lemon and a spoon of cinnamon to every 5 cups of juice during its preparation, because the lemon is a source of vitamin C and strengthens the body’s immunity during fasting periods. Fasting, as cinnamon flushes gas and stimulates digestion.
It is recommended to drink homemade juices instead of some canned juices, although they contain a percentage of fruit, but their benefits are less, and they also contain a high percentage of sugars that may be a cause of weight gain.
You should not eat too much of natural powdered juices, although these substances are permitted, but too much of them may lead to many health problems, especially for children and the elderly .
Fruit juices can be replaced with vegetable juices instead of fruit, especially for those who want to lose weight, and this is done by striking parsley with broccoli and carrots with the addition of a kiwi and two pieces of watermelon or cantaloupe, to add a distinctive taste and add half a lemon, and this juice contains a very high percentage of Fibers give a feeling of satiety, reduce absorption of fats and sugars, and contain ideal concentrations of minerals and vitamins that keep the body healthy while fasting .
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