From kunafa bel manga, qatayef, and amar el din, to mahshi, macarona bechamel, and fattah, an iftar table at an Egyptian household is usually filled with tasty, mouthwatering dishes from end to end. However, this also means that many run the risk of picking up unhealthy eating habits throughout the month. Although Ramadan is the month of fasting, some Egyptians end up consuming excessive amounts of food and drink during iftar because of family get-togethers and the celebratory spirit that accompanies the arrival of the holy month. Egyptian Streets sat down with Nancy Ashmawy, holistic nutritionist, about common unhealthy habits that Egyptians partake in during Ramadan, and ways to reduce them. What are some unhealthy habits that Egyptians follow in the month of Ramadan? We all feel nostalgic about things we only get to have once a year and it’s okay to indulge in them moderately throughout Ramadan. However, unfortunately we can sometimes overdo it. One thing most people don’t pay too much attention to are drinks. Traditional recipes of karkade, amar el din, and erk sous are laden with sugar, not only are they contributing to a high caloric…
