Author: Sameed Chaudhary

Every Ramadan, we tell ourselves the same thing. “I’m fasting the whole day, I’ll definitely lose weight this time.” But then Eid comes around and the scale tells a completely different story. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Weight gain during Ramadan is something millions of Pakistanis experience every single year, and it has nothing to do with willpower. It has everything to do with what happens between iftar and sehri. Ramadan mein wazn badhna (رمضان میں وزن بڑھنا) is so common that doctors and nutritionists see a spike in complaints right after Eid. The good news? Once you understand why…

There is a reason every Pakistani grandmother insists on adding a generous spoonful of دیسی گھی (desi ghee) to your roti, dal, and even warm milk before bed. For generations, desi ghee has been the backbone of Pakistani cooking and home remedies, from halwa puri Sunday breakfasts to soothing a sore throat in winter. But somewhere along the way, modern diet culture labelled ghee as unhealthy fat, and many of us stopped trusting what our elders always knew. Today, science is finally catching up, and the proven desi ghee benefits are making headlines around the world. Whether you call it…

Have you ever noticed how every health-conscious person in Pakistan eventually switches from regular doodh patti to green tea? There is a reason سبز چائے (Sabz Chai) has earned its spot in kitchens from Lahore to Karachi. Green tea benefits go far beyond just weight loss, and once you understand what this simple drink can do for your body, you will want to make it a daily habit too. Whether you are sipping it during sehri to stay energized through your Ramadan fast or drinking it after a heavy biryani dinner, green tea is one of the easiest health upgrades…

The wait is almost over. Ramadan 2026 dates have been confirmed and Muslims across Pakistan are preparing for the holiest month of the Islamic calendar. Whether you are planning your sehri and iftar meals, adjusting your work schedule, or stocking up your kitchen, knowing the exact Ramadan dates 2026 helps you prepare ahead of time. This year, Ramadan falls during the cool winter months of February and March in Pakistan, which means shorter fasting hours and more comfortable weather compared to the scorching summer Ramadans we experienced in recent years. Here is everything you need to know about Ramadan 2026…

Every Ramadan, the same struggle repeats itself. By 2 PM, you feel drained. By Asr, your head is pounding. By the time the Maghrib azaan finally goes off, you are so exhausted that you reach straight for fried samosas and sugary drinks instead of anything that actually helps your body recover. And the cycle continues the next day. The solution is sitting right in your kitchen, and most Pakistani families are not using it enough. Fruits (پھل / Phal) are one of the most powerful foods you can eat during Ramadan. They hydrate your body, provide natural sugars for quick…

You break your fast with dates and water, sit down for iftar, eat a plate of samosas and pakoras, drink a cold glass of sweetened juice, and within 30 minutes your chest is burning, your throat feels sour, and that familiar heaviness in your stomach is back. If this sounds like your Ramadan every year, you are not alone. Acidity during Ramadan (رمضان میں تیزابیت / Tezaabiyat) is one of the most common health complaints Pakistani families deal with during the fasting month. Studies show that stomach acid production actually increases during fasting hours because your stomach keeps producing acid…

Every Ramadan, millions of Pakistanis have the same goal: lose some weight during the 30 days of fasting. And every Ramadan, most of us end up gaining weight instead. Why? Because the moment the azaan goes off at Maghrib, our iftar tables are loaded with samosas, pakoras, chana chaat dripping in oil, rolls, jalebis, and a tall glass of Rooh Afza. Sound familiar? Here is the truth. Fasting for 14 to 16 hours is already doing half the work for you. Your body is burning stored fat during those long hours without food. But if your iftar diet plan is…

Let’s be honest. Most of us have had that one Ramadan day where we either skipped sehri completely or just had a glass of water and went back to sleep. And then by Zuhr, we’re dizzy, cranky, and counting down every minute until iftar. The truth is, sehri is not just a meal. It’s what keeps your body running for the next 15 or so hours. And the foods you pick at 4 AM can make or break your entire fast. If you’ve been wondering what to eat in sehri that actually keeps you full and gives you energy without…

Is your Ramadan kitchen stocked with the right cooking oil this year? With so much frying happening during iftar from samosas to pakoras to jalebis the oil you choose matters more than you think. Canola oil (کینولا آئل / Canola Oil) has quietly become one of the smartest choices for health-conscious Pakistani families. But what is canola oil, exactly? And is canola oil healthy enough to trust with your family’s daily meals, especially during the demanding month of Ramadan? Let’s break it all down from where canola oil comes from to how it stacks up against your usual cooking oils…

If you have ever searched “apricot in Urdu” or “apricot meaning in Urdu,” here is your answer: apricot is called خوبانی (Khubani) in Urdu. In some northern areas of Pakistan, particularly Gilgit-Baltistan and Hunza, it is also referred to as زردالو (Zardaloo). The dried version – dry apricot in Urdu – is known as خشک خوبانی (Khushk Khubani). Now that you know the apricot meaning in Urdu, let us talk about why this golden fruit deserves far more attention in Pakistani kitchens than it currently gets. Khubani has been a staple in the Hunza Valley for centuries, and the people…