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These foods will help you keep the energy up with their vitamins, fiber, protein, carbohydrate, and others which have a good role in the process of breaking down food for energy.
1. Oats
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This high-fiber food has particularly a soluble fiber to make feel fuller and less hungry after eating. Hence, oat is an ideal alternative for rice which is also rich in carbohydrates to make your Sahur (pre-dawn meal) perfect. You can either try to make overnight oats (a no-cook method of making oatmeal) with your favorite fruits or make oats for savory dishes with chicken, tuna, Chinese green mustard, zucchini, sweet corn, and other vegetables with high fiber and vitamins.
2. Potatoes
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Alongside oats, potatoes are high in carbohydrates to replace your daily rice consumption during fasting. The fiber in potatoes helps prevent constipation and promotes regularity for a healthy digestive tract. It is also easy to cook and lasts longer than other vegetables if stored in the pantry.
3. Avocados
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It is highly recommended to consume avocadoes during fasting to make you full longer. Avocados are high in protein which is easily absorbed by your body because higher fiber than protein in meat.
4. Eggs
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Like avocados, protein in eggs helps you feel full longer while fasting. The white part of the egg is the main source of protein. Meanwhile, the egg yolk has cholesterol which in some studies considered in normal amount. In other words, moderate consumption of egg yolk is not increasing your cholesterol level drastically. If you want to keep up the energy bar during fasting, make sure you eat only the white part.
5. Almonds
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This delicious and highly nutritious nut is high in protein and good fat. Along with that, almonds are rich in magnesium to help control your blood sugar. It tastes way more delicious with your overnight oats with yogurt, low-fat milk, vanilla extract, and a drizzle of honey.