Ramadan round-up: products to support your fast

It couldn’t be easier to shake this extra source of fibre, protein and iron onto almost anything. Just 28g of chia seeds – about a handful – provides a third of your daily fibre intake.¹ Not only does everyone need fibre (and 90% of us don’t get enough) but it’s particularly useful during fasting as it may help you stay fuller for longer.^2,3,4 Sprinkle over yoghurt, porridge, eggs and pancakes or mix into smoothies and bakes.

Nuts are known for their fat content.⁵ While it’s a good idea to eat lots of fatty foods, we need a small amount to give us energy and absorb certain vitamins.⁵ Our mix contains walnuts, cashews and Brazil nuts, which offers an average of 18.68g fat, 4.65g protein and 1.77g fibre per serving. The best thing about nuts? They’re super versatile. Great for snacking as well as in nut butter, granola, curries, desserts and more. To mix it up a bit, try our high-protein chickpea penne with tempeh.

If you’re hitting the gym during Ramadan, a good source of protein is even more important than usual. According to the British Nutrition Foundation, most people need about 0.75g protein per kg of their body weight per day. While we recommend trying to get protein through your diet, we know this isn’t always possible with busy lifestyles and different dietary requirements.⁶ This chocolate flavour powder delivers 21g protein per serving and takes just seconds to whiz into a shake. It’s also Informed Sport certified to give you the highest level of assurance.

You can count on oats to help you stay fuller for longer as they’re high in fibre.⁹ And there’s no end to the options. Porridge, flapjacks, overnight oats, muffins, baked oats, protein balls and granola are just the tip of the iceberg. Oats don’t naturally contain gluten, but they can sometimes be contaminated with other cereals during manufacturing. These oats are 100% gluten free, so you can enjoy them with peace of mind.

OK, you might not need a fancy honey. But this squeezy Manuka is made by bees that visit the Manuka bush, only found in Australia and New Zealand. It has antibacterial properties and the higher the MGO number on the packaging, the stronger this activity is. We’ve chosen MGO 70+ for a more everyday honey, but our range goes up to MGO 1200+. Squeeze over oats, pancakes, yoghurt or drizzle on toast for an extra hit of sweetness. We’d recommend our gluten-free protein pancakes with nut butter.

Support your hydration after the gym or a fast. Developed by professional rugby players, Fourfive’s berry-flavoured tablets replace electrolytes and vitamins like C, B6 and B12 as well as magnesium to support the immune system, bones, muscle function and help reduce tiredness and fatigue.^10-18 What’s more, they’re vegan friendly and Informed Sport tested.

Iron helps make haemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body.¹⁹ A whopping one in four women don’t get the iron they need.² It might be that you should take an iron supplement, especially if you have heavy periods or you’re vegetarian or vegan – talk to your GP. These iron capsules are ‘gentle’, meaning they’re kinder to your stomach.

These banana chips offer a sugar boost and are a source of fibre. Snack straight from the bag, sprinkle into granola, trail mix or porridge or add into this delicious triple berry immunity bowl.