- Sehri should include protein, slow carbs, and hydration for sustained energy
- Iftar begins with gentle hydration using dates, water, lemonade, or coconut water
- Main meal after Iftar should have proteins, carbs, vegetables, and light starters
Ramzan is considered one of the holiest months for Muslims worldwide. It is observed as a period of fasting, prayer and self-reflection. However, many individuals sometimes lose out on essential nutrition while refraining from food and drinks from dawn to sunset. Yasmin Karachiwala, recently, shared a few tips on Instagram, explaining, “Ramzan isn't about eating less, it's about eating right with balance, intention and respect for your body. Ramzan nutrition doesn't need to be confusing.”
She clarifies that although Ramzan teaches discipline, it also means nourishing your body intelligently, mentioning, “When you fuel correctly, you don't just fast—you stay strong through it.”
Sehri
According to Karachiwala, Sehri fuels your day. Thus, while talking about her food choices, she says, “At sehri, always start with protein like eggs, yoghurt, paneer, or dal, and slow carbs like oats, roti, millets, or sourdough bread, and hydrate smartly with water, dates, banana, or soaked nuts.”
How it works:
Protein protects muscle. Slow carbs sustain energy. Healthy fats keep you satisfied.
Iftar
The celebrity fitness instructor mentions that Iftar restores your body and shares, “At iftar, break your fast gently with dates, water, neembupani (lemonade), or coconut water.”
How it works:
Hydration comes first.
Main Course After Iftar
She adds, “Then start light with fruit, soup or salad.” Yasmin also suggests that for your main meal, include proteins such as dal, fish, chicken, or paneer, and carbs such as roti, brown rice, millets, or quinoa. “And don't forget the vegetables,” the expert shares.
How it works:
- Carbs replenish energy.
- Protein supports recovery.
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The video concludes with the celebrity fitness instructor mentioning, “Fast with faith, fuel with intelligence.”
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