Fasting health tip: Add bananas in your Iftar meals

Including bananas in your Iftar meals offers both spiritual and physical benefits during Ramadan. This potassium-rich fruit provides a quick energy boost after a day of fasting, helping to replenish electrolytes and prevent muscle cramps that can occur from dehydration.

Bananas are also easy to digest, making them gentle on your empty stomach while providing sustained energy through natural sugars and fiber.

Their versatility allows them to be incorporated into both sweet and savory dishes - from fruit salads and smoothies to more traditional dishes like banana fritters or even sliced alongside savory proteins.

Following the Prophetic tradition of breaking fast with dates, adding bananas creates a nutritionally balanced start to your evening meal that helps stabilize blood sugar levels and provides the sustained energy needed for evening prayers and activities.