Eating Breakfast Every Day Boosts Energy
by Pat Melgares
Health studies continue to reinforce the importance of eating breakfast every... Read more »
Low Fat Mediterranean Salad
I often make this low fat Mediterranean salad to pack for lunch on busy days. To make a full meal out of this salad, top it with water-packed tuna or some cooked chicken. Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 4 cups baby arugula 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans 1 14-ounce can water-packed [...]
Advice on coping with the physical effects of fasting
Millions of Muslims started fasting with the advent of the holy month of Ramadan. During this month health and diet issues are very important for all of us especially for the ailing and people with specific health complications. The food eaten should be well balanced, fried foods should be limited, fatty foods and food containing [...]
A HEALTHY WEIGHT REDUCTION PLAN FOR RAMADAN
SEHRI 1 GLASS FRESH JUICE 1 EGG BOILED 1 CUP SKIMMED MILK WITH WHEAT-A-BIX 1 CUP TEA WITHOUT SUGAR OR 1 MEDIUM SIZE FRESH FRUIT ½ PLATE CURRY LOW FAT 1 WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR CHAPATTI OR 2 BRAN BREAD SLICES SKIMMED MILK OR LASSI MADE WITH LOW FAT YOGURT IFTARI 1 MEDIUM DATE 1 BOWL [...]
Tips for reducing Blood Cholesterol and Suger level
Keep your cholesterol intake to about 200 mg / day. Eat more low fat, low cholesterol foods. Cut down on high fat & high carbohydrate foods (usually high in calories). Choose to steamed, broiled, baked or stir-fried meats and vegetables. Prefer margarine instead of butter. Eat more fruits, raw vegetables (especially in form of salad) [...]
Ramdan Diet Plan
DAY- 01 DAY- 02 DAY- 03 SEHRI 1 EGG BOILED 2 SLICES OF BRAN BREAD 1 CUP SKIMMED MILK 1 CUP TEA IFTARI 1 MEDIUM DATE 2 SMALL PAKORAS 1 BOWL CHANNA CHAAT (WITH CUCUMBER & TOMATO) 1 GLASS FRESH LEMON JUICE DINNER 1 MEDIUM PIECE STEAMED CHICKEN I BOWL FRESH RAW VEGETABLE SALAD 1 [...]
Weight Reduction in Ramadan
People gain weight when their energy intake exceeds their energy output. In other words, this happens when a person consumes calories (eating) more than burns (in physical activity). Watching our weights is necessary for a healthy life. Weight gain is associated with several unfavorable health conditions such as; indigestions, constipation, lethargy and tiredness, headaches and [...]
FIBER -ESSENTIAL FOR EVERYONE
What is fiber? A carbohydrates that comes from plant origin Cannot be digested. Has no calories because the body cannot absorb it. Food sources: All plants eaten for food Fruits Vegetables Grains Legumes Health benefits: Improves digestion Protects against colon cancer Prevents you from absorbing some of the fat that you’ve consumed. Recommendation 25 to [...]
Diet Menu for Ramadan
1500 CALORIE AND DIET MENU FOR RAMADAN FOOD EXCHANGES PRE-DAWN BREAKFAST American Pakistani Middle Eastern Fruit 1 1/2 c Orange Juice 1/2 Grapefruit 1/2 Grapefruit Starch 3 1/2 c Oatmeal1 English Muffin 1 Pit Bread 1/2 Potato Bhujia a 1 Pita Bread 1/3 c Fool Midammis Meat 2 1 Boiled Egg 1/4 c Cottage Cheese [...]
Food choices for Ramadan
SEHRI 2 egg whites (for cardiac & hypertensives) OR 1 egg omelet OR chicken curry (2 medium boti) OR 1 plate cooked daal OR vegetables OR ½ cup non-fat yogurt 1 medium chapatti OR 2 slices OR 1 cup boiled rice Lassi without cream OR 1 cup non-fat milk 1 cup tea IFTAR 1 small [...]
1500 calorie menu for Diabetic patient
Sehri 1 small Apple 1 chapatti 2 egg white omelet (fried in 2 tsp oil) or ½ cup vegetable bhujia 1 cup skim milk Iftar 1 Date 1/3 cup chana chaat or lobia chat 2 small pakora or 1 small samosa (shallow fry) ½ cup Dahi bara(2 barras) or 1 cup lassi Dinner Meat curry [...]
