How to Stay Fit and Faithful for Ramadan

AS the Muslim world pauses and reflects at this most sacred time of the year--Ramadan-fasting from food and pleasures is a must. How do you keep yourself prepped and fit for this worthy sacrifice? To pray the whole day and commemorate the time when the Qur’an was first revealed to the prophet Mohammed, with thoughts lifted to Allah and the mind undisturbed... how to do this, when hunger tempts?

The secret is “power suhour.”

Because everything rests on that keynote pre-dawn meal after which no food intake is allowed during the day until sunset, certain types of food stand out as best foods for Ramadan suhour. The key thing to remember is: such food should be able to release energy all throughout the day. One such very simple, commonly available and favorite suhour food is Oatmeal. Oatmeal keeps you feeling full longer. Because it takes time to digest and has a low glycemic index, it allows for a long, gradual release of energy and keeps the blood sugar levels stable. You stay energized and focused.

Exactly what you need to be, to perform the solemn practices that renew the soul, during Ramadan.

One top choice for oatmeal brand is Australia Harvest Oatmeal. It has the full range of varieties-- instant oats, quick-cooking oats, whole-grain rolled oats, and oat bran. The best-seller is whole-grain rolled oats. Because it is the whole oat grain, Australia Harvest Rolled Oats is chunky, chewy and nutty. For Ramadan, it can be eaten as porridge, or baked into breads and cookies. AusPAGES tralia Harvest Oat Bran is “bran”— or the outer cover of the oat groat--- and is very rich in dietary fiber. Suhour applications of oat bran are smoothies, porridge and muffins. Amazingly, there are numerous dishes or applications for oatmeal, that Muslims all over the world and in the Philippines make it their top choice for Ramadan “must-haves.”

Australia Harvest Oatmeal products are readily available in all leading supermarkets nationwide. It is distributed by Ideal Macaroni & Spaghetti Factory, Inc. For inquiries, please call 63(2)-282-3333 and 283-6666, or Like it on Facebook: Australia Harvest Oats. (PR)