Tips for a Healthy Suhoor During Ramadan

During the month of Ramadan, those fasting strive to choose suhoor meals that provide them with energy and help them endure the fasting hours without feeling fatigued or thirsty.

In this regard, Dr. Asma Jamil, a gastroenterologist and endoscopy specialist at Mansoura University, shared a series of nutritional tips to make suhoor a balanced and healthy meal. She emphasized the importance of delaying it as much as possible, while ensuring that dates are included in the diet due to their fiber and magnesium content, which helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.

To prevent dehydration and reduce stomach inflammation and ulcers, she recommended consuming foods rich in water, such as cucumbers and watermelon, which have about 90% water content. She also advised relying on complex carbohydrates such as rice, oats, and cornmeal, as they provide long-lasting energy, helping to reduce hunger during the day.

On the other hand, she warned against consuming sweets and complex fats, such as vegetable oils, during suhoor, as they may negatively affect digestion and cause lethargy. She also cautioned against drinking water during the meal, as it may lead to indigestion. For those suffering from acid reflux, it is better to have suhoor 2-3 hours before bedtime to avoid any digestive issues during fasting.