Ammon – Various sweets do not leave the tables of fasting people in various parts of the world, and the consumption of certain types of them increases during the month of Ramadan, as they are considered a tradition and a habit that can never be dispensed with.
It is known that the time for eating these sweets extends throughout the period between breakfast and suhoor, but the case of Ramadan sweets is like other sweets. Despite their delicious and enjoyable taste, which usually gives those who are fasting a different feeling, excessive consumption of them may cause major health harms, the most prominent of which are: obesity. Excess sugar increases the risk of diabetes, as these sweets are full of sugars, fats, and calories.
A number of nutrition experts advise reducing the amount of sweets consumed as much as possible, and prefer replacing them with some foods with high nutritional value:
Alternative foods to Ramadan sweets
1. Dark chocolate:
Experts recommend eating this type of chocolate, because it contains a large percentage of cocoa, up to 70%.
Among the benefits that dark chocolate brings to humans are: lowering blood pressure and preventing cardiovascular disease.
2. Nuts:
Nuts can be a great alternative to sweets, especially as they have high nutritional value and are considered a food rich in fiber that improves the health of the digestive system.
Nuts contain high levels of omega-3 acids, which reduce harmful cholesterol in the blood.
According to what experts recommend, eating 28 grams of nuts daily is ideal, with the importance of staying away from salty types, for fear of raising blood pressure and retaining fluids in the body.
3. Yogurt:
Eating yogurt reduces the feeling of thirst during the day, and yogurt works to maintain the bacterial balance in the intestines because it contains probiotics.
Yogurt also has many health benefits, as it is full of potassium, calcium, and proteins.
It is recommended that this yogurt be made with fresh fruits, which gives it a sweet taste that replaces the need for adding sugar to it.
4. Cantaloupe and apples:
Cantaloupe is recommended as an ideal alternative to sweets, given that the sugars it contains are healthy for humans, and its wonderful taste provides great refreshment, not to mention that it is rich in vitamins (C and A) and some important minerals.
Apples are a great source of fiber and antioxidants.
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