OBESITY – THE ISLAMIC PRESCRIPTION

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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.