Published: 2026-01-22 Updated: 2026-01-22
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
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"Enriching Ramadan tables with foods that have high nutritional value and are easy to digest can help the body regain its needed energy by raising blood sugar levels balanced after long-term fasting and prevent the feeling of heaviness that may occur after iftar."
Ramadan Table

FOODS TO CONSUME AT IFTAR

FoodBenefits/Drawbacks
DatesProvides energy, rich in fiber
Soups - Vegetable, lentil, and veggie-enriched tarhana soupsLight, vitamin store
Grilled chickenHigh protein, low fat
Grilled fishOmega source, heart-friendly
WaterProvides hydration, detox

FOODS TO AVOID

FoodBenefits/Drawbacks
Heavy fried foodsExcessive fat, difficult to digest
Sugary dessertsRapidly raises blood sugar
Carbonated drinksHigh sugar, empty calories
Processed meatAdditives, high fat content
Rice pilaf and pastries with high fat contentExcessive carbohydrates, difficult to digest

Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal