Hina Khan urges all to avoid sugary, fried food during Ramadan: 'Prioritise fibre and protein'

Hina Khan

The pious month of Ramadan is here, and people fast from dawn to dusk, abstaining from food and drink to offer prayers to the Almighty. Popular television actress Hina Khan urged everyone to maintain a "healthy and balanced" diet during Ramadan and avoid overeating. She stressed that eating heavy, fried, and sugary food after hours of fasting can cause weight gain, along with digestive issues and fatigue.

Hina Khan on healthy diet during Ramadan

Taking to her official Instagram Stories, the Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actress wrote, "It is a very common practice to overeat during iftar. I know after hours of fasting, the body often craves quick energy, leading to high consumption of particularly heavy, fried, and sugary khaana, which eventually leads to weight gain, digestive issues, fatigue..(sic)."

Hina advised everyone to eat wisely during this holy month by breaking the fast gradually and taking breaks in between meals. She further asked everyone to focus on their fibre and protein intake. "Let's just not indulge in these cultural habits and eat wisely. Break the fast gradually, chew slowly, take breaks, and hydrate smartly. Prioritise fibre and protein in your diet. Once in a while is ok, but don't make it a habit..," added Hina.

At the end of the post, she requested everyone to "Keep it healthy and balanced. Don't shock your body."

Hina Khan shares tips to work out during Ramadan

Earlier, Hina shared a helpful tip for all those who wish to continue their workout regimen while fasting during Ramadan.

Uploading a snap from her time at the gym on her Insta Stories, she pointed out that while fasting, one should go easy on exercises to avoid feeling thirsty. The post read, "Workouts during Ramadan: Go slow and easy so that you don't feel thirsty. But keep moving," along with an evil eye, folded hands, and a pink flower emoji.

More about Hina Khan

Hina Khan is noted for her versatility across genres, from family dramas and reality shows to psychological thrillers. In 2024, she revealed that she is suffering from Stage 3 breast cancer and confirmed that she is undergoing chemotherapy for treatment. However, that has not deterred her spirit, and she continues to work. She was last seen in the series Grihalaxmi and the reality show Pati Patni Aur Panga.