Disclaimer: Always consult your medical doctor before trying any of the advice in this blog!
Ramadan tables are distinguished by their diversity and contain different foods prepared in many ways, in which saturated and unsaturated oils are used, such as corn oils, butter, and ghee, to add a delicious taste to these dishes.
Excessive use of saturated and unsaturated fats may lead to undesirable health consequences such as: – High blood pressure,
– High blood sugar,
– High levels of harmful fats,
– Weight gain,
– Indigestion.
Which may negatively affect the body’s organs, especially the heart.
Consuming olive oil after fasting on an empty stomach has many benefits for the body. Many women resort to adding it to various dishes on the breakfast table, such as chickpeas, foul, tabbouleh, and sauces.
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Virgin olive oil prevents many diseases, such as high levels of harmful cholesterol, and is beneficial for the heart as it contains vitamin K, vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids, and omega-6.
It is advised that the fasting person consume olive oil for breakfast. The benefits of olive oil for the fasting person during Ramadan may include the following:
Heart health benefits of extra virgin olive oil during Ramadan
The heart benefits of consuming olive oil after fasting include:
- It helps maintain normal heart functions.
- Protect the lining of blood vessels from damage.
- It prevents clots because it contains monounsaturated fats that help neutralize the harmful fats eaten on breakfast tables.
Benefits of olive oil for people with diabetes in Ramadan
Consuming olive oil on an empty stomach after fasting helps regulate blood sugar levels, prevent high blood fats, and reduce cell resistance to insulin.
Olive oil is an excellent addition to the breakfast table, especially for people with diabetes, for a long day of fasting and blood sugar levels fluctuating.
Benefits of olive oil for joints and bones in Ramadan
Having olive oil during breakfast in Ramadan helps maintain bones and joint health due to its rich content of antioxidants. Especially when consumed with foods rich in calcium and vitamin D, promoting bone health and reducing bone loss during fasting hours.
Olive oil to maintain intestinal health during Ramadan
Olive oil is known for fighting many types of bacteria, especially bacteria harmful to the digestive system. Such as the bacterium Helicobacter pylori causes stomach ulcers, and olive oil promotes intestinal health and prevents constipation and indigestion when fasting.
Benefits of olive oil for skin in Ramadan
The skin loses a lot of oils and water due to fasting during Ramadan. Therefore, consuming more virgin olive oil and applying it to the skin helps relieve the skin’s dryness and restore its freshness and radiance caused by fasting.
Fasting, fatigue, and staying up late during the holy month cause dark circles under the eyes in Ramadan. Consuming olive oil helps restore moisture and freshness to the skin under the eyes, which helps eliminate dark circles and prevents their reappearance.
Olive oil for slimming in Ramadan
You can take advantage of the opportunity of fasting and consuming olive oil after fasting to lose weight. The benefits of olive oil for slimming are evident as follows:
- Olive oil contains triglycerides that increase fat burning and increase hormones that increase the feeling of satiety.
- Olive oil helps prevent fat accumulation in the abdominal area by treating metabolic syndrome—the monounsaturated acids in olive oil help lose weight, feel full, and prevent fat accumulation.
References:
www.medicalnewstoday.com
www.healthline.com
www.bioarmonia.gr
