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Ramadan: Nutritionist counsels Muslims on balanced diet to boost immune system

Mrs Aisha Bello, a  nutritionist, on Saturday called on Muslims who are observing the Ramadan fast to ensure they eat balanced diet in order to boost their immunity amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Bello, who teaches Food Technology at Kaduna Polytechnic, gave the advice in an interview with Daybreak on Saturday in Kaduna.

According to her, it is very important for people who are fasting to include proteins, carbohydrates, vegetables and different kind of fruits in their diet.

” It is equally important to take water during Suhur(dawn) and iftar(breaking of the fast) so as to stay hydrated and water also helps in carrying nutrient to all tissues and aid in removing waste,” she said.

The nutritionist, however, noted that one can source affordable food items that are common in the  environment, such as Mango, Spinach, Tomatoes, Eggs, Millet among others to make a well balanced meal without spending much.

She said that a well balanced diet which constitute all the six classes of food would help supply energy, builds and repair the body.

Bello maintained that people who eat balanced diet stand better chance of warding off viruses and diseases giving their strong immune system.

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