Category Archives: Self Improvement

Ramadan food sheets are incomplete without the deep fried “Samosas” and “Pakoras”. We interviewed a few people and got the same response stated above that they cannot imagine Iftar without the fried items in the menu. We all know that the diet routine along with the menu, changes drastically in Ramadan. On the other hand in the holy month the dieticians suggest a balanced and normal diet which is not so different from what you eat all the year round. This discrepancy and difference in opinions create health problems in Ramadan. It is very important to spread awareness amongst our readers about the importance of balanced diet in Ramadan.

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Time is flying by and the days have become shorter. If you have noticed, Ramadan each year goes by even faster than the previous year, leaving behind some hopes and promises to make our next Ramadan even better. Do you remember how productive your last Ramadan was? Any regrets? Wish to manage things and achieve time for Ibaadat? You will find the answers to your confusions in this article.

The purpose of choosing this topic was to help our sisters in planning their Ramadan to get maximum rewards out of it without ignoring the responsibilities of home and kitchen. Key to success in all matters is to plan things before hand. In the same way if you plan your Ramadan you can succeed in your aims of management.

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Water intake is important for our bodies to work in a smooth way. Human body needs a good amount of water to maintain the daily routine. Normally we drink water after waking up in the morning and consume enough water throughout the day. But in Ramadan the all day smooth consumption of water gets disturbed and we need to take special care to keep ourselves hydrated.

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A combination of Ramadan and summers with scorching heat means a special care needs to be taken to prevent ourselves from dehydration. The weather this Ramadan is expected to be really hot and not taking adequate amount of water may cause you discomfort. In this article you will find ways in which fruits and juices can benefit in Ramadan along with some innovative fruit therapies and lip smacking juice recipes for Ramadan so that you can get the best ways to beat the heat during this summer Ramadan.

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Dinner is the formal meal of the day when the family sits together and enjoys the feeling of being together. Different cultures have their own ways of presenting and making dinners, but one thing common in all is the importance given to the meal. Dinners are considered to be the main meal of the day and therefore special preparations are made accordingly. Read More >>

Changing trends in the eating habits and life styles have made eating out a routine instead of a luxury. People now visit their favorite restaurants more often and order without considering the health perspective. The serving styles of cheese stuffing, extra topping options, stacking on the platter and sideline choices with other embellishments attached to a simple order are adding extra pounds to your waistline. Have you ever thought what comes extra when you upsize your meal, other than more fries and soft drink? Calories, saturated fats, cholesterol and so much more are also added to your upsized order. For this reason it is very important to choose wisely and avoid the worst foods to eat in restaurants.

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Ramadan Fasting can be helpful in improving a person’s health but only if the diet is followed in a correct way. Improper diet and over eating can actually worsen the situation. Fast does not decide how healthy your Ramadan can be but what you intake during the non-fasting hours is the key thing. If a person wish to gain the best for his health during the month of Ramadan he should work a little on what type of food he should eat and how much to consume. In the following article we will discuss 20 tips to fast healthy in Ramadan and help you to stay healthy and fit during the blessed month.

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Fasting in the month of Ramadan has social, spiritual, physical and mental benefits. The researches have shown that fasting and calmness are related to each other. If an individual is committed towards the real essence of fasting, he will not only suffer less from depressions and mental disturbances but will also lead a satisfied life. In this article we will discuss both the scientific and religious aspects of fasting benefits on your mental and physical health. Islam has stated fasting as a way to live healthy life and the medical researchers have also proved the same thing today. Fasting can be a way to keep your diet in a perfect balance and help you to fight many physical and mental diseases. During the fast, metabolism rate of the body slows down and the body allows energy conservation.

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Let us start this month of Ramadan with high spirits and aim to bring some positive changes in our lives. The real essence of Ramadan is to bring some kind of transformation within us and to bring us close to our religion. The daily routine in Ramadan is different and sometimes this change becomes difficult to manage. Keeping in mind the busy life these days and the wish to avail most out of this Ramadan let us look into 25 advices for Ramadan that will make your busy life stress free and you will be able to earn the blessings of Ramadan. The advices will help you to stay healthy and will guide you to plan your sleep along with the cooking tips, religious worship advices and some general recommendations.

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Ramadan has arrived with all its blessings and greatness. Now is the time to realize what the purpose of coming in this world is and what is the real reason of being born as a Muslim? We start planning for the iftars, diet plans, new dress and gatherings but is this why Ramadan is given to us as a gift by Allah? No! This is not it as some very important preparations are yet be made and some significant goals are to be set in order to bring a positive change in your life ahead.

Let us take out a few minutes from our busy lives and set some practical goals to be achieved this Ramadan which will grant us blessings for the rest of the year. This is not something difficult and every one of us can easily accomplish it if a little dedication and sincerity is involved. We first need to look into our lifestyles and search our souls in order to identify the mistakes we have been doing till now. Try to write down the goals on a piece of paper and stick it at a place from where you can read it at least once a day. To make the goal setting task easy let’s talk over the 7 rewarding goals you can accomplish this Ramadan.

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