People seem to be more conscious about what they eat and are actively making an effort to change their habits during Ramadan after noticing that traditional foods associated with the Holy Month are not as healthy as they might expect, said a report.

A sample online survey recently conducted by HealthPlus, a network of specialized outpatient centers in Abu Dhabi offering premium healthcare services combined with the latest innovative technologies in the sector, indicates that warning by dieticians and healthcare professionals appear to have finally started to make an impact on people’s Ramadan eating habits.

“Lots of people nowadays consider the month of Ramadan as a great opportunity to establish a balanced and healthy lifestyle,” said Souzan Najm, Nutritionist at HealthPlus.

“It is refreshing to see that eating habits may be taking a healthy turn, with people eating less, avoiding high fat foods and opting to cook healthy. Hopefully the new and improved trend set during Ramadan will contribute to positive shifts in behaviour throughout the year, positively impacting the obesity epidemic,” Najm added. – TradeArabia News Service