The key to fasting strongly is in the sahur menu, you know. The healthier & full of nutrition, the more your body's needs will be met to help you fast. Check out the following tips!
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Some of us may think a filling sahur menu is the key to strong fasting. It turns out that the menu consumed at dawn determines how smoothly our fast will go. A healthy diet will provide energy for the body, so you won't feel weak and strong during fasting until it's time to break the fast. Make sure your sahur menu contains the following ingredients!
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1. Carbohydrates
Types of complex carbohydrates such as oatmeal, brown rice, wheat, and sweet potatoes provide your energy intake for fasting. These complex carbohydrates will take longer for the body to digest, so you can feel full longer. To make it easier, you can consume it as a substitute for white rice.
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2. Vegetables and Fruit
These two menus are certainly the easiest to prepare. Any vegetables, including vegetable soup that usually consists of cabbage, carrots, green beans, and potatoes, contain high fiber and can help maintain your digestive health. Don't forget to close your sahur time by eating fruit which is rich in vitamins that are good for the body.
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3. Protein
High proteins such as milk, eggs, chicken, beef, and fish are highly recommended for the sahur menu. This high protein can help repair tissue in the body. But remember, don't forget to remove the bad fat that sticks to the meat to prevent cholesterol.
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4. Healthy Fats
Not all types of fat are bad, you know. There are healthy fats commonly found in avocados, yogurt, olive oil, and nuts that function as energy reserves for the body. If consumed at dawn, the body will be stronger to resist hunger until it is time to break the fast.
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5. Mineral Water
Lastly, don't forget to hydrate your body by drinking enough water. By drinking 3-4 glasses of water at dawn, your body will avoid dehydration and not get weak easily.