Healthy Suhoor Meals
Build Suhoor from ordinary balanced foods
Suhoor is easier to plan when it contains more than one food group. A higher-fibre starchy food, a protein source, fruit or vegetables and a drink give you a practical meal without relying on claims that one ingredient can guarantee fullness for a fixed number of hours.
Meal ideas
- Oats with milk or yoghurt, fruit and nuts or seeds.
- Eggs with wholegrain toast, cucumber and tomato.
- Greek-style yoghurt with fruit, oats and nuts.
- Beans or lentils with flatbread and vegetables.
- Rice or potatoes with leftover chicken, fish, tofu or lentils and vegetables.
Salt, caffeine and thirst
Very salty foods can increase thirst for some people. Caffeine affects people differently; if you normally consume a lot of it, suddenly stopping may cause withdrawal symptoms such as headache. Anyone who needs to restrict fluids, potassium, sodium or particular foods for medical reasons should follow their clinician or dietitian’s advice.
Do not turn Suhoor into a medical promise
No meal can guarantee stable energy, blood glucose or hydration throughout a fasting day for every person. Health conditions, medicines, sleep, climate and activity all matter.
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Frequently asked questions
Is water alone enough for Suhoor?
Some people may choose a very light Suhoor, but water alone does not provide the nutrients of a meal. If you are able to eat, a varied meal is a more complete nutritional choice.
What is the best Suhoor food?
There is no single best food. Choose foods you tolerate well and that fit your dietary needs, ideally from several food groups rather than relying on one “superfood”.
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