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Fasting Muslims should avoid food with high fat, salt and sugar during Ramadan - dietitian

"With the arrival of the Ramadan, the Muslim holy month for fasting, and the changing nutrition program, everyone is wondering what to consume not to gain weight or to maintain their weight. Fasting does not prevent you from eating healthy. It is possible to spend Ramadan in a healthy way by paying attention to what you consume in iftar and suhoor meals," Merve Birbilen, a dietitian at a wellness center in the capital Ankara, told Anadolu.

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Those with digestive problems should also pay attention to liquid consumption and they should include pulpy food in their meals, she said. "If needed, people may eat snacks 1.5-2 hours after iftar meal. Food such as fruit, nuts, yogurt, and kefir can be consumed as a snack. Milk puddings can also be preferred one to two times in a week," she added. Birbilen also highlighted that a brisk walk at an easy pace for 30-45 minutes at least an hour after iftar is significant to speed up metabolism.