But how can we enjoy all the special Ramadan foods without feeling guilty, and without gaining those unsightly extra kilos? Eating non-stop between Iftar and Suhur leads to sluggishness; besides, eating sweet and rich Ramadan desserts such as Konafa or Katayef can quickly add up in terms of calories. Eating fried food with high calories like Sambosak, Kobaiba, among others, can lead to undesirable increase in weight by the end of Ramadan. Lack of exercise and the tendency for rest after breaking the fast, or sleeping immediately after iftar are not advisable. Finally, it is preferable to replace Ramadan desserts with fresh fruit, to avoid gaining unwanted weight.

Source: Egypt Independent May 29, 2017 13:59 UTC