Why Is it Better to Break your Fast with Dates & Milk?

Breaking fast with dates and milk has been one of Ramadan’s traditions. However, having dates with milk before Iftar have several benefits for your health, because it fuels your body and provide energy.

Therefore, dates are the best way to break the fast with, because you need to have foods that boost your activity and prepare your stomach to eat other types of food without problem.

What are the benefits of having dates with milk dates before Iftar?
 

• Dates contain potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, and zinc, as well as vitamin A, vitamin D, and antioxidants.
• Milk has many properties and is a rich source of calcium and phosphorus, thus it would prevent its deficiency during fasting.
• Dates with milk prevent thirst during fasting.
• Provides the body with vitamins and minerals.
• Dates with milk contain monosaccharides, which help in strengthening muscles and stimulate brain function.
• Dates with milk facilitate digestion, as it contains dietary fibers.
• Prevents feeling bloated after Iftar because it regulates stomach’s function.
• Stimulates secretion glands in the stomach, protecting it from contractions.
• Get rid of germs that grow inside the stomach during fasting.
• Regulates metabolism in your body.

How to prepare dates with milk for Ramadan:

Ingredients:

¼ kg of dates (without pits)

1L of liquid milk

How to prepare:

• Heat the milk in a pot, wait until it boils.
• Add dates to milk on a low heat.
• Remove from heat and pour the mixture in serving cups
• Place cups in the refrigerator for 4 hours or more.
• You can garnish with coconuts.