OBESITY – THE ISLAMIC PRESCRIPTION

Q. Is there an Islamic prescription for losing weight?
A. Yes, there is. The Islamic prescription for shedding obesity is:

Dietary Recommendations

• Eat only twice a day: Instead of three meals a day, try reducing your eating frequency to twice a day.
• Fast every Monday and Thursday: If fasting is too difficult, start with one day a week and gradually increase the frequency.
• Leave one third of the stomach empty: Avoid overeating by leaving some space in your stomach.
• Abstain from commercially-killed chickens: Opt for halal meat sources.
• Avoid fast foods and junk food: Refrain from consuming processed and unhealthy foods.
• Reduce sweets and chocolates: Limit your sugar intake.
• Switch to green tea: Replace regular tea and coffee with green tea.
• Reduce white flour and processed foods: Limit your consumption of pastries, cakes, and other baked goods.

Lifestyle Changes

• Maintain a 3-4 hour gap between eating and sleeping: Establish a healthy sleep schedule.
• Engage in light physical exercises at home: Regular physical activity can help with weight loss.