It is reported that in a given year, around 10 million people in the United States alone experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – a type of depression that usually occurs during the winter season. Shortened daylight hours and a lack of sunlight are considered the causes for the so-called ‘winter blues’. In this article, I will
Read Full ArticleThe 30-day Sugar-Free Challenge
Sugar (especially in the form of chocolate!) is a treat we all love and crave. Unsurprisingly, over the winter months I found myself consuming more chocolate, sweets and cakes than usual. I would always overindulge with those extra chocolate brownie bites, and let’s face it, when its bite size it does not seem so bad.
Read Full ArticleTips to Enjoy Blessed Meals in Ramadan
The countdown for the blessed month of Ramadan has started. A sense of purpose can be seen, to start preparations and welcome Ramadan, and end the month with the most desirable reward: salvation from the fire In sha Allah. Many articles I have read so far talk about managing the long fasting hours, attending Taraweeh at the masjid, reciting
Read Full ArticleHow to Plan a Ramadan Food Schedule
Ah, that time of the year is just around the corner – Ramadan! And when that realisation hits us, we start to plan and prepare ourselves for the holy month and get the most out of the blessed days. Alas, we forget one main concern: food. It’s not so much forgotten as being unprepared for. We
Read Full ArticleFEATURED: Hungry for Change? Impact Hunger
When we fast in Ramadan, we inevitably think of those who feel hunger every day of the year. Can you imagine if no food was available at sunset? Millions of people face this crisis—their hunger doesn’t end at sunset. We know the grim statistics: 850 million people in the world are undernourished (that’s one in every six
Read Full ArticleIncrease Your Energy with Energy-Rich Foods
Do you constantly feel lazy and worn out at work or at home? If this occurs even after you consume your daily meals and have adequate sleep, then it may simply mean your diet is lacking in energy rich foods. Energy foods as the name suggests are specialists that give your body and brain a
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