Eating cucumbers every week is also great for cleaning your gastrointestinal tract, and they can stimulate your metabolism.

This diet claims to help you lose 7 kgs in 7 days. The tagline it goes around with is this as well ‘7 days for 7 kilograms’.

What is the cucumber diet?

The cucumber diet is a short-term weight loss diet. Most versions of the diet claim that following it for 7 to 14 days can lead to a 15-pound (7-kg) weight loss.

The diet consists mainly of cucumbers, along with a few protein-rich foods, such as eggs, chicken, fish, and nuts.

It recommends replacing most foods with cucumbers, meaning even other fruits and vegetables should be kept to a minimum.

For breakfast in this diet you need to combine one plate of cucumber salad, together with 2 to 3 hardboiled eggs.

For snacking while on the cucumber diet, you can have 5 plums, 1 big apple or 1 peach.

The lunch is supposed to be severely lacking in calories, but that’s so you can lose weight in a faster. For making a tasty lunch, you can combine one slice of wheat bread with a bowl of cucumber salad. The cucumber salad is basically a single large piece of cucumber, cut up into small slices. You can add olive oil, salt and pepper to the salad.

For dinner again you can have a bowl of cucumber. You can add in herbs and yogurt to give it a little more taste. Or you can replace dinner with a cucumber smoothie.

This diet is very simple to follow and the calorie deficit will help you lose a considerable amount of weight. This diet is very good from a medical point of view if you are trying to lose weight for an upcoming event or to just fit in to you old jeans.

However, what should be noted is that this diet should only be continued for two weeks at maximum or else it will not just create a calorie deficit but also a nutritional deficiency which is obviously not good for a healthy life.

Strawberries have a sweet and a slightly tart berry taste to them. They have powerful antioxidant content and do not rapidly boost a person’s blood sugar, making them an ideal choice for those who have diabetes, and a safe, delicious addition to any diet.

Fruits and vegetables of all types, including strawberries, offer many health benefits. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that consuming this fruit everyday can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Here are 8 benefits of strawberries that will make you love them even more:

It boosts immunity

Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C which helps in boosting immunity. A strong immune system means that you’ll be able to fight off diseases better and that germs won’t attack you as often. Vitamin C is a well-known immunity booster, as well as a powerful and fast-working antioxidant.

Helps you maintain a healthy vision

The antioxidant properties in strawberries may also help to prevent cataracts — the clouding over of the eye lens — which can lead to blindness in older age. Our eyes require vitamin C to protect them from exposure to free-radicals from the sun’s harsh UV rays, which can damage the protein in the lens. Vitamin C also plays an important role in strengthening the eye’s cornea and retina.

Wards off cancer

Vitamin C is one of the antioxidants that can help with cancer prevention, since a healthy immune system is the body’s best defense. Strawberries also contain antioxidant like lutein and zeathancins. These antioxidants neutralize the potentially negative effect on our blood cells.

Keeps your wrinkles at bay

The power of vitamin C in strawberries continues, as it is vital to the production of collagen, which helps to improve skin’s elasticity and resilience. We usually tend to lose collagen from our skins as we age; eating foods rich in vitamin C may result in healthier, younger-looking skin.

Lowers your cholesterol

the benefits of strawberries include powerful heart-health boosters. It contains Ellagic acid and flavonoids that can provide an antioxidant effect which benefits heart health in various ways. One way includes counteracting the effect of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL — bad cholesterol in the blood, which causes plaque to build up in arteries. A second way is that they provide an anti-inflammatory effect, which is also good for the heart.

It reduces inflammation

The antioxidants and phytochemicals found in strawberries may also help to reduce inflammation of the joints, which may cause arthritis and can also lead to heart disease.

Regulates your blood pressure

Potassium is yet another heart healthy nutrient. Potassium can help regulate blood pressure and may even help to lower high blood pressure by acting as a buffer against the negative effects of sodium.

Aids in weight management

Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best defenses against type 2 diabetes and heart disease; also it’s plain good for your overall well-being. Strawberries are naturally low in calories, fat-free and low in both sodium and sugar. Strawberries do contain natural sugars, though total sugars are fairly low.

Ramadan in Pakistan is not just like any other month. It’s the month where our lives completely change. Our eating patterns are different, our sleeping patterns are different, work patterns change, and likewise a lot of other things too; but, we live every day to the fullest in this month.

This month is the month of celebration and pure joy for many of us. One very important thing that also changes in our lives during Ramadan is how we stay hydrated. While some of us fill up on water as soon as we break the fast, others start consuming more water later in the evening.

Many of us often find ourselves in compromised positions if we do not consume enough water or liquids to keep us hydrated. Dehydration is very common in Ramadan which is why many of us also consume liquids like lemonade, juices, shakes, squashed, and other water or milk-based drinks.

Staying hydrated is extremely important, especially during Ramadan so that while you are fasting, you can operate properly during the day and do not feel too thirsty.

Here are 4 Ramadan Special Drinks you can have to stay hydrated and energetic:

Pink Lemonade

This Pink Lemonade is a perfect Iftari drink that tastes amazing. This lemonade tastes so refreshing that your energy will instantly revive if you have it at Iftar. We all have tried the regular lemonade but making it a little differently sometimes will only make the Iftaris more interesting and worthwhile.

Badam Ka Sharbat

Badam Ka Sharbat has been passed on from generations. It is almost like a tradition to have Badam Ka Sharbat at Iftari in a lot of houses and you wouldn’t be surprised why this has never gone out of fashion if you give it a try. It revitalizes your energy like no other. Almonds are beneficial for the health so this Sharbat is not only delicious but also great from the health perspective.

Milkshakes

Milkshakes are always a hit, be it at the Iftar table or have them for Sehri. Pakistanis usually have a rather fattening Iftari but that does not have to be the case for you. Having milkshakes for Iftar can curb your hunger and give you a healthy kick. If you have these for Sehri, these will keep you full and satisfied for a longer period of time.

Banana Oat Smoothie

Banana Oat Smoothie is one of the healthiest drinks you have tried this Ramadan. This makes a perfect Sehri. It’s healthy and wholesome. Take a break from those oily Sehris and have this instead to stay super active even while you are fasting!

Hair is an essential part of how you look and present yourself. Your look can never be complete without your hair looking just the way you want them to.

Everyone has different preferences when it comes to hair. Some people like their hair straight while others like to have a few waves or curls. There are further subcategories like dead-straight hair or natural-straight look, beach waves or tight curls, a blow-out look, or loose curls.

One common thing is that everyone wants pretty looking, healthy hair and there is no easy way to have perfect hairs health until you take care of them. Like every other living thing, your hair requires nourishment and care. No one can have gorgeous looking hair without some effort.

Here are a few ways which will help you achieve healthier looking hair:

Get haircuts regularly

Often, when we are trying to grow out our hair, we skip salon visits so that our hair grows out faster. However, this just harms the hair; the ends of the hair start splitting which causes and overall thinning of your hair. As more time passes by without a haircut, the ends start to get dry and fail to give your hair a healthy look. Experts usually recommend a haircut every 6 to 8 weeks.

Go natural more often

We all love dyed and styled hair. An added color in our hair locks and some styling gives it a whole new look and we love flaunting it but natural is the new way to go. Avoid getting chemical treatments in your hair if it’s not necessarily needed. Do not style your hair if your hair is even slightly manageable or try making your hair more manageable by tying them into a ponytail or a bun.

Pay attention to your scalp

An itchy scalp means that it’s getting dry. Dandruff getting piled up on your scalp is not a good signal either. If your scalp is dry and itchy, apply hair oils to moisturize it. If the dandruff is piling up, get yourself a shampoo or a treatment to control it.

Maintain a healthy diet

This is the most important part of having beautiful hair. The nourishment you give your body shows in your hair as well. Your hair requires protein to look healthy so when you consume foods like pulses, red meat, poultry, or fish, it helps your hair grow better.

Don’t take hair showers

You’ll be surprised to know how much hot showers can damage your hair. Showering with lukewarm water will help you cleanse your scalp and the pores properly. However, hot water will cause damage, and some major hair fall. So while you can wash your hair with lukewarm water, make sure to rinse it off with cold water to seal the hair follicles.

Avoid touching your hair

Touching your hair constantly only makes the hair oilier and loosens the shafts of your hair. Also, tying your hair up in a tight ponytail creates a pull on your hair that creates breakage so avoid touching your hair or tying them up too tight and leave them alone.

For Pakistanis Ramadan is all about fasting, food, celebration, and praying. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Ramadan is a month where Pakistanis celebrate every single day and enjoy every bit of it.

While some people like to enjoy their Ramadan food by having a lot of fried, creamy, and full of fat foods, others take it as an opportunity to lose weight and get back in shape.

In fact, Ramadan can be the perfect time to shed off a few pounds because who doesn’t want the perfect Eid look?

Here are 4 tips on how to stay healthy during:

Don’t skip Suhoor 

Sehri should not be skipped; it should be about consuming wholesome foods that keep you active throughout the day. A healthy Sehri will help you stay energized all day long so that your routine work is not affected. Try including foods rich in protein and dairy products so that you are not dull during the fasting period.  

Avoid overeating at Iftaar

The most basic thing to remember is that while you fasted all day and you are looking forward to food, you should not go overboard with it. You should not be consuming food just for the sake of it. Stop when you feel like you are almost full because after this point all that you’ll have would be overeating. Pakistanis are all about having fried and unhealthy foods at the Iftaar table so try avoiding those things and try adding more fruits and other baked items at the table. 

Consume a balanced diet

Just because it is Ramadan and you have waited for it all year round, does not mean you have to forget all what you used to have and start having fattening foods. Always remember that healthy is the way to go. Consume 2-3 small meals to stay nourished and healthy. If you are having three meals, have a salad or fruit in one of them. Avoid having too many carbohydrates, fried foods, or sweetened drinks. These are not just fattening but also harmful for the internal body organs.

Have plenty of water

Often during Ramadan our water intake decreases. As the time period for consuming food and drinks shortens, we forget to fulfill the water requirement of our body. Consuming at least 2-3 liters of water is essential or you will feel extremely dehydrated. Keep a tab of how many glasses of water you are consuming so that your body does not feel dehydrated. Another important reason to have water is that a lot of times we feel hungry and having water at that time will help you curb a huge part of your hunger which will lead to a decreased appetite. 

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