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Ramazan Mubarak to everyone!!!❤️

Ramazan is here and who is not happy about the whole holy vibes. It’s that time of the year when we strengthen our Imaan and heal our hearts. This month is all about patience.

Try to avoid too much fancy iftaar and also to overburdenize the homemakers. It's better to associate this month with Ibadat rather than just focusing on eating.

But there is no doubt that it is a very good chance to eat healthy and shed some extra pounds.

Today I’ve some very simple yet important things you should act on this Ramazan and I’ll wait for your feedback.

Always consult your dietitian before acting on anything if you have any medical history,  your energy levels stay low, or you’re diabetic or hypertensive/hypotensive (Irregular Blood pressure).

So here we go:

#1

• As this year there is a lot of time between iftaar and sehr so try to have at least three meals: Iftaar, Dinner and Sehr.

• For dinner, you can have many options like a 7-inch roti with any salan or some rice or maybe dahi bhalay or chana chaat (chickpea salad).

• Yes, you had it right… you can have only one option out of all these if you want to lose weight. The day you’ll have roti, then you can’t have chaat. And so on.

#2

• If you stay up late and feel hungry at late hours then for that, a strawberry milkshake is a good option. Take low-fat milk, add 6 strawberries and some stevia/ a teaspoon shakkar and enjoy your shake.

• If you don’t want to have it, you can have one cup of fat-free warm milk.

• Or you may also have one cup of fruit. Or simply any two fruits of your choice.

#3

• Yogurt in Sehri is a great option guys.

• It’s a dairy product so releases energy slowly and you’ll be less thirsty throughout the day.

#4

• My personal favourite thing is to have dates in the sehri. Dates are actually packed with iron and fibre and keep you full for a long. 

• And No dates are not just for iftaar.

#5

• Try to avoid all fried foods especially the deep fried ones like fritters (pakora), samosa, rolls etc. If you still want to have it then you may use an air fryer and if you don’t have it then use a non-stick pan with the minimum oil possible for frying.

• Also, if you want to lose weight and control overeating then take JUST  TWO items in a day.

• The minimum you can do is to make everything at home and not buy it from the market because that’s more damaging as they reuse the same oil which can impose serious health complications.

#6

• Try to have a fibre and protein-rich diet. Fibers include fruits and vegetables, especially raw or steamed vegetables.

• Proteins not only include egg, chicken and meat but also lentils and chickpeas are good sources.

#7

• Try to have maximum water between iftaar and sehr because dehydration is a really common issue in Ramzan.
• You may have your detox water in iftaar. Try to avoid soft drinks and colas.❎

•  If you are a tea or coffee person then just one cup is allowed. You may take some fruits that have a lot of water for example: oranges or watermelon. You may also use fruit smoothies.

• Coconut water is also a great option. It has a lot of electrolytes and keeps you hydrated properly. (Plus point: it's very tasty.  😍)

So that’s all from my side. If you still can’t figure it out and don’t know how to manage all this, you are just a message away from a customized diet plan.

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