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Reasons Why You Should Walk

Reasons Why You Should Walk Taking a walk is a form of exercise that requires no gym membership, no new skills, no personal trainer and requires little thought.

There is a form of exercise that requires no gym membership, no new skills, no personal trainer and requires little thought. It is effective in combating disease and enhancing your mood. What is it I hear you ask? Walking. A simple and effective way of exercising that is accessible to most people. (more…)

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#exercise #sunnah of walking #walking

Skin Health - Diet and Lifestyle Tips

Skin Health - Diet and Lifestyle Tips Our diet and lifestyle plays a huge role on our skin health. Taking a look at your dietary intake and stress levels is the first step to improving your skin naturally.

Our skin is something many of us worry and stress over. Whether it is acne, open pores or discolouration – it feels like there is always something to cover up or disguise. Make up and skincare companies monetize over our desire to have flawless skin. Some of us may opt to pay more to get a “natural” product that claims to be the best for our skin health. I am always reluctant and skeptical with…

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The Acid-Alkaline Diet: Does It Work?

The Acid-Alkaline Diet: Does It Work? Food acidity and the Acid-Alkaline diet is something that is becoming more popular as a means of achieving health. This posts busts some myths about acidity of food and the impact it has on your health.

This post intends to tackle a topic which many people have misconceptions around: acid-alkaline diet. There are many claims out there about certain foods changing the acid level in your blood and, consequently, curing certain diseases and illness. As many of you know, I feel very strongly about claims that are made without a scientific basis, particularly when the core information given is…

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Easy Healthy Chicken Wrap

Easy Healthy Chicken Wrap Recipe This super easy healthy chicken fajita wrap takes next to no time to make. Not only is it a fast healthy recipe, this is also a great budget friendly lunch option.

Healthy lunch and dinner recipes that are quick to make should always be at hand. This super easy healthy chicken fajita wrap takes next to no time to make. Not only is it a fast healthy recipe, this is also a great budget friendly lunch option. This is an example of a tortilla recipe however you can use this spicy chicken mixture with a naan or pitta bread. It also goes well as a sweet potato…

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#halal chicken recipe

3 Questions To Help You Find Your Drive

3 Questions To Help You Find Your Drive What makes you want to get up and get active, fit and healthy? I pose you 3 questions to help you find that thing that will drive you to keep working towards being a fitter and healthier version of yourself.

In the many years that I have been blogging and trainingclients, I have found that often many women lack the confidence to delve into health and fitness. There is this misconception that you must have tons of knowledge, look a certain way or have access to a gym / particular facility before you can become fit and healthy. We get put off by the comments of others or even the physique of those…

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Banana and Oat Smoothie

Eating at suhoor can sometimes be a real battle. You have eaten a meal at iftar when you open your fast just a few hours earlier, in some countries, so to then eat another meal can be difficult. Some of us also can’t stomach something so early in the morning. This Banana and Oat Smoothie is a great option for those who struggle to eat in the morning. As I discussed in the FREE How To Be Healthy…

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Chicken and Spinach Curry Recipe

In today’s installment of the Healthy Ramadan Series, I am showing you how to make this chicken and spinach curry. One of my all time favourite dishes and my go-to when I do not know what else to make. This can be served with chippati, rice, couscous or even in a wrap. We love a versatile dish, don’t we?! (more…)

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Ramadan Is HERE!

Ramadan Is HERE! This Ramadan, I have put together lots of advice and tips on how to stay fit and healthy while fasting. Here, I give you an overview of where you can head to get your hands on my free Ramadan e-book as well as some other great content.

Ramadan is here! This year, I am working hard to make it easier for you to stay on top of your health goals. Ramadan is a great time to kick start positive eating habits and work on eliminating those habits that are not so great. The month is about growing as a person in all aspects. As I have always said, by maintaining a healthy lifestyle you are directly helping yourself stay focused and…

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Should I Exercise In Ramadan

Should I Exercise In Ramadan One question I get around Ramadan is when you should be exercise in Ramadan. The fasts are long during the summer months which means we are not drinking water or eating for the majority of the day. I wanted to give some practical advice about exercise in Ramadan, gathered from recent research studies.

Fasts during Ramadan in the UK will be around 18 hours long. This is a long period to be in a fasted state, abstaining from fluids and food. One question that always pops up around this time is should I exercise in Ramadan as well as how to lose weight in Ramadan. I have spent hours and hours going through research papers and studies to bring you accurate information about how you should spend…

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Healthy Eating During Ramadan

During Ramadan, Muslims fast during sunlight hours by abstaining from food and fluid. Depending on where in the world you are, fasts can be longer than 18 hours. Here in the UK, this year, our fasts will be from around 3am to 9pm. This fasting persists for 29 to 30 days and therefore it is crucial we are careful eating healthy, to ensure we maintain a healthy, strong body throughout the month.…

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How To Get Toned

How To Get Toned How to get toned and develop a lean appearance is something many of us want to achieve. Here I give you real information you need to develop the toned appearance that you want with tips on how you can achieve your goal.

You want your muscles to be firmed up, toned and defined. What does getting toned even mean? Essentially, it means building some muscle and reducing fat so those defined muscles are visible. Without beating about the bush, getting toned basically means you need to build muscle. Scary thought? Building muscle does not mean you will end up looking like a man. It does, however, mean you will achieve…

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10 Things To Be Grateful For

10 Things To Be Grateful For Being grateful is something we should apply to the big and the small. I put together a short list of just 10 things that we should all be thankful for as they have massive blessings, sometimes without us even realising.

In a recent post, we spoke about how to be happy in your life. One of the things touched on was the concept of being grateful for the things you have in your life. Sometimes, we think being grateful means being content with the big things you may have in your life. However, I think gratefulness needs to start from the small things that we often take for granted. (more…)

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7 Tips To Help With Fat Loss

7 Tips To Help With Fat Loss Last month, I wrote a post about certain fat loss fads that you should be avoiding. . It is only fair to give you all some tips which will help you safely lose fat while also improving your general health and happiness.

Last month, I wrote a post about certain fat loss fads that you should be avoiding. It drives me mad with some of the incorrect information I see floating around on social media, especially when there are claims of being scientifically backed when it is actually the complete opposite! You can read all about these fads here. It is only fair to give you all some tips which will help you safely lose…

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#health #Practical Tips #Weight Loss

How To Be Happy

How To Be Happy Happiness is found from everything around you: your family and friends, the small talk with a stranger, the little successes during the day, even within the failures. There is a simple formula to attaining happiness which most of us are completely overlooking.

Life is short – we never know what is about to hit us around the corner nor do we know how long we will be on this earth. Everyone has ups and downs in life; sometimes, the struggles in life can go on for months and months. We may find ourselves feeling sad and withdrawn because one or two certain issues are not resolving themselves. It can cause our view to be bias leaving us unable to…

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#Practical Tips #spiritual

How To Declutter Your Mind

How To Declutter Your Mind Our minds can become full of thoughts, ideas and information that can leave us feeling unproductive and overwhelmed. Trying to declutter the mind can be a difficult journey but one that will enhance your happiness and allow you to focus clearly on this things that matter to you.

Over the last few months, I have been trying to actively declutter my surroundings and the running train of thoughts in my head. I have always been a strong believer that having a tidy, minimal surrounding will allow you to have clearer thoughts and reduce stress. I say this because I have experienced it; as a student, I found myself being most productive when my desk was tidy and the room was…

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#health #mindfulness #ramadan #ramadhan

How I Am Preparing For Ramadhan

How I Am Preparing For Ramadhan For me, Ramadhan marks a time to stop and reflect over the year that has gone past. Unlike the new year, Ramadhan is the point in the year that recharges my batteries and helps me refocus on my whole life. Here I share how I am preparing over the next few weeks.

For me, Ramadhan marks a time to stop and reflect over the year that has gone past. Unlike the new year, Ramadhan is the point in the year that recharges my batteries and helps me refocus on my whole life. It is the month in which Muslims fast between daily light hours however, it is much more than a physical detachment from food. The purpose of fasting includes reflecting on yourself and…

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#ramadan #ramadhan

Fat Loss Fads To Avoid

Fat Loss Fads To Avoid Fat loss and achieving your fitness goals can be a long struggle at times. There are so many fads out there that claim to help you achieve weight loss in a matter of days or weeks. These are not sustainable and can be harmful to your body. Let's bust some of these myths today!

Losing weight is something many struggle with; that struggle paves the way for fads and diets to be promoted as “quick fixes”. Humans like things to be easy so if someone tells you a particular method will shed the pounds in a matter of days or weeks, you can easily fall into the trap of believing them. Scrolling through fitness posts on instagram and seeing promotional ads on facebook pop up…

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