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10 energy-boosting food and drink recipes that will make your Sehri absolutely delicious!
We welcome this blessed month of Ramadan with arms wide open to increase our spiritual faith. But at the same time, our energy levels need a boost by following a nutritious diet plan.
Sehri is one of the most important meals during Ramadan to keep your energy levels high all day long. You should definitely keep yourself hydrated in this intense heat and resort to high liquid intake coupled with eating healthy food. Start your sehri with simple meals including fruits, whole grains and protein. Add yogurt, beans, vegetables, chicken to your diet and drink lot of fluids like water and juices to stay healthy.
In this hot weather, preparing sehri in the late hours of night can be troublesome, this is why we present to you easy-to-make recipes for a balanced and healthy meal that boost your energy levels.
1. Eggs
Want to feel fuller? Just add a bundle of protein in your Sehri. Eggs offer ample of cooking options to choose from such as oiled eggs, scrambled eggs to our Pakistani desi omelette. One popular recipe is Frittata is the stylish oven baked omelette with healthy vegetable nutrients, fiber and carbohydrates. It can be eaten with a whole grain bran muffin or a big slice of watermelon. Enjoy the Frittata way by cooking it like a professional.
Get the recipe here.
2. Fruit Salad
The killer heat makes one weary and sluggish especially if you are working outside. So choose a vitamin rich fruit salad to keep up the energy levels. You can take Fresh fruit salad during both sehri and iftar time to keep your body hydrated and full of energy all day long.
Get the recipe here.
3. Qeema
This is a yummylicious treat for meat lovers who want to satiate their protein needs. Pakistanis love it with peas, potatoes, meethi, capsicum or karelas. It is good for Sehri time with a paratha, chapati, slice of bread or even on its own is a full meal.
Get the recipe here.
4. Lassi (Plain or Mango)
Pakistanis love this salty, savoury and sweet drink for its tangy flavour and known for its cooling properties. It is a great thirst quencher. To make the drink more healthy, simply add some fruit such as mango to make it more delicious.
Get the recipe here.
5. Kale, Spinach, Pineapple Smoothie
This green smoothie is not just for the weight conscious but is packed with the spinach which has a mild taste and is packed with over 20 different nutrients, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and high-quality amino acids.
Get the recipe here.
6. Oats Porridge with Bananas and Almonds
Oats Porridge with Bananas and Almonds is high in fiber content and strongly recommended with high protein diets as well. Top a bowl of porridge with thinly sliced bananas, a dash of honey and to further make it healthy add some almonds for making it a super food.
Get the recipe here.
7. Dates and Banana Shake
Dates are a blessing from Medina and are as delicious as nutritious. Dates are a pack of a nutritional punch including a whole list of calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin A and vitamin K. Bananas are rich in potassium and slow burning carbohydrates quality. It is a well-balanced drink compared to the greasy snacks which spoil our health and diet regime.
Get the recipe here.
8. Avocados are the perfect choice for all
This rich in texture fruit is popular in all healthy diet regimes. Make a dip, salad dressing, spread on bread slice or just have it like a fruit. This high in fibers fruit not only contributes to weight loss but also prevents blood sugar from shooting up. They also keep one fuller for the long day. So it is a perfect ingredient for Sehri time. Here is a recipe for a leafy healthy bowl of salad.
Get the recipe here.
9. Choose Greek Yogurt over artificial fruit yogurt
The Greek Yogurt is rich in ProBiotics, providing calcium as well keep one hydrated. It is high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Make a Parfait with Greek yogurt.
Here are some recipe ideas to transform Greek yogurt it into a fresh, super food parfait.
10. Chicken Paratha Quesadillas
Have some leftover chicken in the fridge and no idea what to do with it? Worry no more. You can make this amazingly delightful meal with that chicken. Chicken quesadilla is the perfect recipe for both sehri and iftar as it packs the nutrition of grains and the heavens of cheese. Just add the chicken and cheese filling inside a steaming hot paratha to give this Mexican recipe a desi touch.
Get the recipe here.
Which recipe are you planning to try? Share it in the comments.
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