Carbs & Cals World Foods: A visual guide to African, Arabic, Caribbean and South Asian foods for diabetes & weight management

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The Qur’an allows you not to fast if you have an illness or medical condition. You could consider donating some money to charity as an alternative means of participating in Ramadan. But if you really want to fast, make sure you can do it safely. Reduce intake of salt and salted food, such as dressing, sauces, salted nuts and crisps. Dehydration is a risk due to limited fluid intake during the day, and high salt foods can further increase this risk. Go easy on saturated fats: Some people consider saturated fats to be unhealthy, but they’re not as harmful as trans fats. They’re not as healthy as unsaturated fats, but you can still eat saturated fats in moderation. Foods with saturated fats include butter, cheese, and red meat. Palm oil and coconut oil also contain saturated fats. Eating particularly large meals at Iftar (consuming more than 1500 calories per meal), which may result in high blood glucose levels after eating and weight gain

Calories keep your body functioning. They provide your body with the energy to perform essential processes, keep you moving, and sustain your daily life. Many people associate calories with unhealthy eating, since some high-calorie foods are also high in fat and other unwanted ingredients that don’t contribute to a balanced, healthy diet. But calories are necessary and important for your health. As a Type 1 diabetic, I have had the app for many years, initially without any upgrade costs being required. The basic access to food carbs is undoubtedly a significant support for my condition - and the range has improved over the years. However, the annual upgrade cost is (in my opinion) is way too high.

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Doughnuts are a popular morning treat, but one chocolate-frosted donut contains just under 30 grams of carbs. A sugary bowl of cereal is high in bad carbs, likely including both processed grains and processed sugar. While it may seem harmless, a bowl of cereal in the morning is a sugary, unhealthy way to start the day. Whole-grain cereals are power houses of nutrients. Yonsei Medical Journal : “High-Carbohydrate Diets and Food Patterns and Their Associations with Metabolic Disease in the Korean Population.”

Foods can be prepared in ways that are good for you and not as good for you. Here are a few ways to spot healthier choices in each of these nutrient groups. You may feel tired when fasting during Ramadan, so although it is important that you continue your daily activity and prayer, try to rest at some point in the day. Carbs are an excellent source of energy for active people, but sedentary people should moderate their carbohydrate intake to maintain a healthy weight. The recommended daily amount of carbs for the average adult is 130 grams, or between 45% and 65% of your total calorie intake. Thanks for the review and sharing your ideas around a new pricing model. We do reconsider our pricing model from time to time and will consider this when we get to it this year. Can you share which American business lowered their pricing, would be interesting to investigate?

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Not all protein sources come from meat. People who don’t eat meat have many ways to get protein into their diets, such as from dairy, protein powder, beans, and whole grains. Our current pricing was based on a customer survey, and we are below average in price for this type of app. However, we know we're not perfect, so will do our best to improve this while still being a sustainable business. Try to include yoghurts or milk-based foods at both Suhoor and Iftar to make sure you get enough calcium. Try plain yoghurts with fruits and nuts or use milk and yoghurts to make milky drinks or smoothies with natural fruits. Avoid the usage of deep fat fryers during Ramadan. When using oil for cooking, try to measure oil and avoid deep frying. Reheated oil becomes saturated fats which are bad for your heart. Limit sugary foods at Iftar. Only eat small amounts of foods like Baklava or Khunafa cakes. Have a variety of fruits such as berries and strawberries with natural yoghurts.