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To Be Wise Consumers during

Ramadan and Eid Times

Usually, domestic consumption during the fasting month of Ramadan and Eid
Fitr holiday would increase. If left uncontrolled, the change in this consumption
behavior will become an extravagance. Here are several tips you can try to
prevent yourself from overconsuming during Ramadan month and Eid Fitr days.

Being a wise consumer Learn how to store food

It is advisable to make a shopping Besides knowing how to store
list before you go for Ramadan and your groceries, you also need
Eid grocery shoppings. Remember to know how to store your
to be disciplined in following them meal properly so it won’t be
to prevent emotional buying. spoiled easily and end up
wasted.

Create your food planner
Create a list of food plan for
sahoor, iftar (fast breaking) and Eid
allows you to estimate necessary
food stocks you need. Make your
Ramadan food planner a weekly
plan to help you set the grocery list.

Cook in sufficient food portion
Remember to cook in sufficient por-
tion of food. If it exceeds the portion
needed, think of ways to keep and
recook them for the following meal
time. For example, you can reheat
iftar’s leftover food for sahoor.

Infographic: Tommy K.R.