Ramadan and Healthy Nutrition

Which is NOT a benefit of Fasting

• Increased cell repair and removal of waste cells

• Lowered Insulin levels and better fat burning

• Better immune function and fighting disease

• You can eat whatever you want after fasting and not put any weight on

Fasting increases autophagy, what is autophagy?

• Removal/Cleansing of vitamin C

• Removal/ Cleansing of damaged cells

• Removal/Cleansing of your sins

• Removal/Cleansing of your hair

Which of the following does NOT help weight loss when fasting?

• Lowered insulin levels

• Increased adrenaline

• Lower calorie consumption

• You can eat as many calories as you want when breaking the fast

What is the Suhoor meal?

• This is the first meal of the day before sunrise

• This is the last meal of the day after sunset

• This is intermittent fasting

During the Suhoor meal, what strategies are important for healthy nutrition

• Controlling blood sugar

• Reducing Hunger

• Hydrating

• All of the above

How do we control blood sugar during the Suhoor meal?

• Avoid High GI (Simple) carbohydrates

• Eat High GI (Simple) carbohydrates

• Drink Lucozade

• Avoid low GI (Complex) carbohydrates

Which Macronutrient has been proven to reduce hunger if we eat more of it?

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Magnesium

• Vitamin D

Which is NOT an electrolyte?

• Magnesium

• Potassium

• Sodium

• Fat

How can we ensure that we get a range of vitamins and minerals?

• Eat the rainbow = eat skittles

• Eat the rainbow = eat as many different colors of fruit and veg as you can

• Eat Fish

• Eat Bread

What is the Iftar meal?

• This is the first meal of the day before sunrise

• This is the last meal of the day after sunset

• This is intermittent fasting