Traditional Bengali sehri meals offer a perfect balance of protein, fibre, and flavour, ensuring sustained energy during Ramadan. From chicken with green papaya to mustard-infused fish curry, these nutritious recipes keep you full and satisfied throughout the day.
Fasting during Ramadan requires self-control and balanced nutrition. Sehri should include 500-600 calories with protein, fat, and hydrating foods. Iftar should start with dates, followed by complex carbs, lean proteins, and fiber to avoid overeating.
Ramadan holds a special place in the heart, rooted in childhood memories of fasting, reading, and spending time with family. The sacred month provides a chance for reflection, reconnecting with loved ones, and appreciating life's simple, meaningful moments.
Sehri outings in Dhaka have become a social trend, but not everyone enjoys midnight feasts, selfies, and sleep deprivation. Some prefer a quiet night at home, valuing rest over hype. After all, nothing good happens after 2 AM!
Here are 5 recipes you can try with ISPI this Ramadan for iftar, or a special dinner.
After a day of fasting, fatigue often sets in, and the task of washing dishes can feel burdensome, particularly following a satisfying iftar. The dishwashing exercise can easily spiral out of control during iftar parties as you cater for a large number of guests.
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Deciding on an iftar menu is quite the task and the options drop drastically when we are looking for something easy on the tummy as well as our time. What we do not know however, is that the humble chickpea in our kitchen can be quite versatile when it comes to iftar.
A few things signify the arrival of Ramadan and one of them is sehri. Ramadan sehri is one of the most important meals we consume as it is the last one before iftar. Sehri should be fulfilling and healthy at the same time.
As a young professional, navigating the Ramadan schedule can be difficult.
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Diabetes can really bring one down to their knees especially during Ramadan by causing their blood sugar levels drop, making one feel more fatigued and weaker.
There is no general guideline for how much food to consume since everyone's calorie demands vary. Generally, 500–600 calories should be consumed at sehri. Whether you consume 400 or 1,000 calories at sehri, your body will feel hungry after 6–8 hours, so there is no need to overeat in the morning.
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Here are some Bengali recipes that you can make for the entire family during Sehri.
Ramadan is not only the month for spiritual cleansing, but also rejuvenating the mind and body.
Keeping the month of Ramadan in mind, Star Lifestyle presents various mouth-watering easy-to-make recipes that would be an ideal addition to your iftar or sehri dishes.
Keeping in mind the long hours of fasting we will experience this year, the food on our platters should be hydrating and packed with nutrition and healthy in all aspects. To get you started, Star Lifestyle will present for its readers one recipe a day that would be an ideal addition to your iftar/sehri dishes.
Ramadan is upon us and Muslims all around the world have embarked in a month of fasting and abstinence. The Daily Star suggests some healthy practices to keep you fit and healthy this Ramadan.
