Top 10 iftar foods

1 Fattoush
The perfect way to get your five a day, this garden salad containing tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce and peppers amongst its ingredients, is packed with disease-fighting properties. (Just remember to sidestep the pita bread).
1 Serving = 216 Cals
Total Fat: 14g

2 Tabbouleh
This light and tasty salad containing herbs (mainly parsley), is full of nutritional benefits. Parsley contains three times more vitamin C than an orange and is exceptionally rich in potassium and iron.
28g Serving = 31 Cals
Total Fat: 1.1g

3 Hummus
This delicious dip made with chickpeas, garlic and lemon is packed with fibre and high in both protein and iron.
50g Serving = 150 Cals
Total Fat: 9.8g

4 Moutabel
This spicy aubergine dip is low in calories and rich in antioxidants. Aubergines are also a great source of vitamin B, folate and magnesium.
1 Serving = 16 Cals
Total Fat: 0.6g

5 Stuffed vine leaves
Go easy on the vine leaves. They may be relatively low in calories, but they are stuffed with white rice - one of the worst refined carbs to help you pile on the kilos.
1 Roll = 67 Cals
Total Fat: 1.7g

6 Lamb shawarma
This calorie-laden meat sandwich is probably one of the biggest diet-breakers to indulge in when it comes to Arabic food - so steer clear or split one with a friend.
1 Portion = 373 Cals
Total Fat: 36g

7 Falafel
They may be tasty, but these deep-fried balls are not kind to your waistline. They are drenched in hydrogenated vegetable oil which has no nutritional benefits, but the good news is that they are made from fava beans, which are rich in vitamin B and a good source of complex carbohydrates.
1 Falafel = 57 Cals
Total Fat: 3g

8 Baklava
Made of filo pastry, sugar, butter and honey, baklava is high in calories and fat with no real nutritional value, so beware!
70g Serving = 320 Cals
Total Fat: 24g

9 Olives
A great source of vitamin E, these nibbles are also rich in monosaturated fatty acids, so munch away on them to your heart's content.
4 Green Olives = 18 Cals
Total Fat: 2g

10 Lamb kofta
Whilst lamb is an important source of protein and B group vitamins, it is also high in fat and calories, so only have a small helping.
400g Serving = 507 Cals
Total Fat: 32.5g

Glamour's top tips

1. Start your Iftar with sunnah (the traditional Arabic way to break the fast), a combination of dates and water. Not only is it delicious, but dates are rich in iron and potassium.

2. Think portion control. Fill - but don't overfill! - your plate just once with a nice selection of Iftar food, and eat slowly, savouring every bite.

3. Avoid the bread basket at all costs. Arabic flatbread may be tasty, but the high wheat content could leave you feeling bloated and lethargic.