Ramadan is month of blessings indeed but we need to understand that everything that is presented on our dining tables at the times of iftar and suhoor are not as much of a blessing as we think them to be. The largest and number one ranking food network of Pakistan: sooperchef.pk has listed a number of foods that do more harm than good and should be avoided at suhoor and iftar times respectively.

Foods to avoid at suhoor

Simple or refined carbohydrates:

The problem with foods with refined carbs is that they only last around for 3 to 4 hours. Furthermore, to make things worse, they are very low in essential nutrients such as proteins and vitamins that are needed for proper functions of the body.

Salty food

Foods that are high in salt have a devastating effect on the body as they cause an imbalance of sodium levels in the body which makes us feel very dehydrated and a feeling of thirst while fasting lingers on for the day. So it