Asma: Ramadan is a challenge for so many people, especially those trying to eat clean and stay on a balanced diet. Hunger overtakes us and makes us want to eat carb filled foods at Iftar. Can you offer some guidelines to help keep us on track? Zainab:Ramadan is a great…
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Asma: Zainab, as you know, Marie Kondo and her KonMari method of decluttering is tremendously popular the world over, and definitely in the US. Can you reflect on how her advice might be relevant when it comes to healthy eating? Zainab: Marie is definitely wildly popular! And I think at the…
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Zainab Sarwar is a certified 500-hour Power Yoga Specialist and Nutritionist, and has run highly successful yoga studios in Pakistan. She has now moved to Dubai and is re-establishing her brand – Moksha Studio Power Yoga. She shares some of her nutrition / exercise tips with AltMuslimah. What should people…
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Eid is nearly here and that means Muslims are busy with preparations – shopping for new clothes, preparing presents for the children, cleaning their homes and finalizing their Eid plans. In these last two days of Ramadan, no part of the house is as busy as the kitchen, because it…
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I absolutely love roasting my veggies, it makes them super crispy and draws out a delicious natural sweetness from them. This is the first time I experiment with roasting radishes and I must say I really did enjoy their flavor, I hope you do too! Health Tip: Radishes are packed…
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Ramadan is the time when we try to convince ourselves that it is okay to overindulge and eat that second bowl of ice cream or another slice of cake, but it does not have to be time when we let ourselves go. In fact, it is the perfect time to…
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I had a giant bunch of kale sitting in my fridge, so obviously I was going to make an awesome salad to share with you all! This salad is packed with some amazing ingredients that are full of so many wonderful health benefits. What’s really awesome about this dish is…
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I absolutely love roasted veggies, they are delicious, versatile, and super super healthy! The veggies alone in this dish are amazing, but I’ve added a really tasty mayo mustard sauce to compliment the dish, its super creamy and absolutely delicious. This dish can be eaten hot, cold or at room…
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Ramadan has just begun, which means it’s time to start thinking about some healthy dishes that will help keep us full, energized and nourished during this blessed month of fasting. Since we only eat twice a day, it’s important that these meals are packed with the nutrients we need to…
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I’ve been mulling over this recipe for quite some time now and I’m so excited to share it! Apple pie is one of the most comforting, tasty and traditional desserts that everyone enjoys. What’s so wonderful about this recipe is the wholesome ingredients that are packed with wonderful health benefits….
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