02/04/2022
Ramadan is also a way to rethink our lives and diet. Ramadan teaches us self-control, discipline, compassion and self-sacrifice. It is important that we continue these habits even after Ramadan.
Follow these simple guidelines to maintain your nutrition this month.
Remember these guidelines are for healthy people. In case of diabetes, blood pressure and other such ailments, be sure to consult your doctor and take individual diet plan from a nutritionist.
⭐Sehri is very important for energy throughout the day. So don't give up sehri in the hope of losing weight.
⭐Do not use refined carbohydrates such as flour, sweets, juices etc. in sehri. Instead, use complex carbohydrates such as whole wheat chapati, rice, oatmeal, etc.
⭐Drink lots of water. Instead of drinking all at once d**k in intervals
⭐Do not eat too much. Moderation is a key
Here are things which you can do to help you lose weight in Ramadan:
✅ Add protein
Consume protein at sehri, aftaari and dinner (palm sized portion in at least 2 meals). The protein sources can be eggs, chicken, fish, lentils (daal), beans etc. Protein gives you feeling of fullness and help you to eat less.
✅ Have good fats
Dietary fats are key to drop the weight. Good fats include nuts (almonds, walnuts etc. ), nut butters (almond and peanut butter), seeds (flax, chia, sunflower), olives and olive oil, avocados etc. They are high in calories so watch your portions
❎ Stay away from trans fats such as bakery items, hydrogenated oils, deep fried food and processed foods
✅ Have complex carbs
Complex carbs include whole wheat chapati, bran bread, brown rice, oatmeal (daliya) etc. Complex carbs release slowly in your blood stream and also has fiber hence keeping you full for longer in your fast
✅ Don't give up on dairy
Dairy cut down your weight and slow down the blood pressure as well. So enjoy tradition of having yogurt, lassi in Sehri and dahi bhallay in Iftaar (watch portions of dairy though)
🚫 Avoid deep fried foods, sugar or sugary beverages
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