WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Avoidance of weight gain during Ramadan should be one of your main targets.
If you are overweight and have type 2 diabetes, you may find in Ramadan a good opportunity to lose some weight.
If you are overweight, losing some weight usually results in significant improvement in blood sugar and may help you to prevent other cardiac complications.
A modest and gradual weight reduction of 0.5 - 1kg (1-2 lbs) per week should be your realistic and optimal target.
2 tsp oils
Healthy oil provides energy and lowers LDL-cholesterol
1½ cup whole grain rice
provides energy
1 cup vegetables
provides healthy carbohydrates, fibers and vitamins
120 grams lean protein
animal and poultry protein help in maintaining muscle mass
1/3 cup beans / lentils / peas or legumes
vegetable protein helps in maintaining muscle mass, providing fiber and increasing satiety
1 small slice of watermelon
is better than sugary dessert
1 glass of low fat milk
Nutritious drinks are better than sugary drinks
1-2 Dates
Provide moderate amount of sugar and good amount of potassium
The preparation of this information was made possible through an unrestricted educational grant provided by Sanofi Middle East
©2016 DAR ALLIANCE - All rights reserved
1 glass of low fat milk
Nutritious drinks are better than sugary drinks
120 grams lean protein
animal and poultry protein help in maintaining muscle mass
1 cup vegetables
provides healthy carbohydrates, fibers and vitamins
1/3 cup beans / lentils / peas or legumes
vegetable protein helps in maintaining muscle mass, providing fiber and increasing satiety
1½ cup whole grain rice
provides energy
1-2 Dates
Provide moderate amount of sugar and good amount of potassium
1 small slice of watermelon
is better than sugary dessert
2 tsp oils
Healthy oil provides energy and lowers LDL-cholesterol
The preparation of this information was made possible through an unrestricted educational grant provided by Sanofi Middle East
©2016 DAR ALLIANCE - All rights reserved