Ramadan is now upon us, and Muslims around the world are observing a month of fasting – waking up before dawn to eat their first meal of the day, which has to last until sunset when they break their fast. Eating right during the Holy Month is key to keeping revitalised and energised to perform our daily activities while fasting.
1. Dates We begin our superfood list with none other than the icon of the fasting season – dates! Mentioned in the Qur’an more than 20 times, dates are a well-known and delicious fruit to break fast with. In cooking, it is used in spice blends and seasonings to elevate the dish. Black Cumin has a fragrant toasted onion flavour that is lovely in soups, spiced potato dishes, fish and vegetable dishes – the possibilities are endless!
4. Pomegranate The pomegranate – also known to Muslims as the fruit of Jannah – is mentioned in the Qur’an three times and mentioned in the hadith as being good for digestion and spiritual health. The sweet and slightly tart fruit refreshes the palate, and is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and folic acid.
If you’ve heard the age-old suggestion of mixing honey into warm water to ease a sore throat, it turns out there’s scientific merit to this home remedy! Honey is full of anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that helps to neutralise harmful bacteria. Not only is it rich in antioxidants, fibre and vitamin E, olive oil is super versatile and can be drizzled onto almost any food to provide a beautiful freshness and glistening sheen to your dish to make it all the more appetising!