Fasting is Strong All Day, Here are 4 Fruits that are Good to Eat at Iftar

Illustration of healthy fruit consumed during sahur. (Freepik)

JAKARTA - Getting up for sahur is one of the habits recommended during Ramadan. But don't just eat, because some types of food can make you hungry and thirsty quickly during fasting.

Choose foods that make you full for longer, especially those rich in fiber and protein, so that your body stays strong throughout the day. Here are 4 fruits that are suitable for consumption during sahur, as quoted from the Eating Well page.

1. Apple

Apples have a lot of fiber, so the natural sugar in them is slowly released into the body and energy lasts longer. One medium-sized apple (about 6.5 ounces) has 95 calories and 4 grams of fiber. Because it's a lot of water, apples can make your stomach feel full without a lot of calories.

In order to be full for longer, apples can be consumed with protein or healthy fats, such as peanut butter, yogurt, or nuts. This combination makes digestion slower, so that hunger does not quickly reappear.

2. Orange

The natural sweetness of tangerines can be a source of energy. The fiber in oranges makes digestion slower, so energy does not run out quickly. The vitamin C is also helpful for the body to fight fatigue and increase iron absorption, which is most important so that you do not get tired easily.

3. Banana

Bananas are easy to digest and practical for sahur. The carbohydrates in it give you energy, fiber makes you full for longer, and potassium maintains muscle function and fluid balance in the body. Bananas also help stabilize blood sugar, so the body is not easily tired during fasting.

4. Avocado

Avocados are rich in healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins that make you feel full for longer. The good fats in avocados are digested slowly, so energy is released gradually and blood sugar remains stable. The water and potassium content in avocados also helps the body stay fresh and not easily thirsty or weak during fasting.