• Water

  

  This is an obvious one that many people forget — keep sipping water throughout the non-fasting hours to avoid dehydration. It’s also a good idea to avoid salty foods as these could make you thirsty.

• Milk or yogurt

  

  Calcium-rich products, such as skimmed yogurt, aid muscle strength and retain hydration.

• Light sweets

  

  Light puddings, such as rice pudding, can be consumed during suhoor as they leave you feeling full and provide your body with the energy you need.

• Fruits and vegetables

  

  Having a fruit or vegetable at suhoor is an ideal way to stay hydrated. They are a good source of energy, sugar and fiber. Go for waterlogged veggies, such as cucumbers.

• Proteins

  

  Cheese, labneh, eggs and fava beans provide you with energy and delay hunger pangs throughout the day. Meats such as fish, lean beef and white-meat poultry are good options as long as you go for the low-fat ones.

• Complex carbohydrates

  

  Complex carbohydrates will ensure you don’t get the post-meal crash you would when enjoying simple carbohydrates.