Fasting for the First Time?
Fasting for the First Time?
Ease Your Child’s Fasting with These Tips!
It is natural for the first 2 to 3 days to be the toughest for the child who is attempting to fast for the very first time. From a nutrition perspective, here are some ideas for parents to ease their children’s fasting experience.
Early to Bed and Early to Rise
Encourage your children to have a proper sleep routine and enough sleep to help them:
- Wake up on time for sahur.
- Keep their energy levels up.
- Stay alert and attentive in class.
Participate in Iftar Preparation
By involving your children for iftar preparation, it creates a sense of participation in the overall fasting experience.
- Make it enjoyable for a great bonding experience.
- Cook up their favourite dishes and desserts.
- Add a healthy twist to recipes such as using Shaklee Meal Shakes for great-tasting ice cream and creamy shakes!
Have A Good Start
The first meal of the day is the most important. Give your child a good start to the day at sahur with:
- A high-energy diet. Milk and eggs are a great energy booster.
- A glass of delicious Shaklee Meal Shakes packed with vitamins and minerals to ensure your children stay full longer.
- Drinks to keep them hydrated all day and prevent thirst with Performance® with yummy orange or lemon-lime flavours.
- Include fruits and vegetables as important sources of fibre.
Eat Healthily
Encourage healthy eating at iftar to nourish lost electrolytes and lack of vitamins and minerals:
- Dates and water – a simple way to break fast.
- Home-made soups and stews are healthy and rich in minerals and salts.
- Avoid refined, oily foods and over-eating.
- A glass of delicious Shaklee Meal Shakes to soothe the tummy after a day’s fasting and prevent your children from over-eating.
Fasting Made Easier!
- Excellent source of dietary fibre, protein, calcium and zinc for healthy growth and development.
- Helps keep little tummies full for longer.
- Tastes great when added to shakes, creamy soups, cakes and ice cream!
- Perfect for active, growing children and teens. Mommies and daddies will love it too!
Stay Full and Hydrated All Day Long!