Sahur
Ramadan is now well under way. I hope that you have managing well and keeping nutrition in mind when preparing food.
Suhoor is an important meal as it it going to sustain you through the fasting hours. As it is a pre-dawn meal at the end of, or during sleep, it is fair to say that convenient and speedy meals are helpful at this time.
Suhoor is another great opportunity to get in as much nutrition as we can and think about food that will stave off hunger pangs for as long as possible. Here are some nutritious Suhoor suggestions, still focusing on the principles that have already discussed: hydration, nutrient content and fibre. As well as quick to prepare meals, making things in advance can take any stress out of this meal and mean you have something easy to look forward to.
Combining fibre with nutrients and taste, chia puddings are easy to make in advance. Here is a recipe for a very simple raspberry chia pudding:
These little puddings make a great starter for Suhoor. You can change the recipe up by issuing coconut milk and different berries like strawberries or blueberries.
Here are some other ideas for Suhoor. All focusing on the key principles of nutrients, fibre, hydration and, of course, taste!
Toast (try to vary things by using rye, barley, spelt or sourdough breads) with a
variety of topping:
All of these suggestions will help with hydration but remember to also drink some water too.
Next time we will look at ways to keep keep nourished post Ramadan.
Suhoor is an important meal as it it going to sustain you through the fasting hours. As it is a pre-dawn meal at the end of, or during sleep, it is fair to say that convenient and speedy meals are helpful at this time.
Suhoor is another great opportunity to get in as much nutrition as we can and think about food that will stave off hunger pangs for as long as possible. Here are some nutritious Suhoor suggestions, still focusing on the principles that have already discussed: hydration, nutrient content and fibre. As well as quick to prepare meals, making things in advance can take any stress out of this meal and mean you have something easy to look forward to.
Combining fibre with nutrients and taste, chia puddings are easy to make in advance. Here is a recipe for a very simple raspberry chia pudding:
- 1 Cup of almond milk
- 1 cup raspberries
- 3 tbsp of chia seeds
- 1tsp vanilla essence
These little puddings make a great starter for Suhoor. You can change the recipe up by issuing coconut milk and different berries like strawberries or blueberries.
Here are some other ideas for Suhoor. All focusing on the key principles of nutrients, fibre, hydration and, of course, taste!
Toast (try to vary things by using rye, barley, spelt or sourdough breads) with a
variety of topping:
- Mash chick peas ( or haricot beans) mix with sun-dried tomato paste, some olive oil and spread on toasted bread
- Almond nut butter, topped with sliced banana and sprinkled with chia, poppy or sunflower seeds
- Sliced avocado with poached egg
- Vegetable omelette - just use whatever veg you have in the fridge
- Chocolate smoothie - mix a banana, 1tbsp almond butter, tbsp oats and 1-2 tsp cocoa powder with almond milk
- Make a batch of granola and serve with yoghurt topped with seeds and nuts
- Porridge - give it a boost by adding ground flax meal or cocoa powder. Serve with berries and sprinkle with seeds
All of these suggestions will help with hydration but remember to also drink some water too.
Next time we will look at ways to keep keep nourished post Ramadan.