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How I meal prep for the week!
I’m doing a full Sunday meal prep after a very long time, so it did take me a bit longer than I’m used to…but I’m SO glad I got this done! We started off this week going from 2 to 3 sick kids, so it’s helpful to have healthy meals on hand. As much as I want to stress eat, I won’t because I have a fridge full of food!
Here’s what I made:
Steak stir fry
Peri peri salmon
Paneer pepper curry (I guess you could call it a jalfrezi)
Pickled mangos
Beet slaw
Tomato salad
Yellow rice
And yes, I will share the recipes of most of these dishes iA!
Let me know if this is helpful and if you have any questions about meal prep!
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#mealprep #mealprep101 #healthymeals #healthymuslimah #desimeals #healthydesifood #muslimah #nutritionist #dietitian #familymeals #familyfriendly #motherhood #Sundaymealprep
It’s been a minute…and I gotta be honest…the mental load of motherhood and adjusting to 3 kids has been a challenge for me in the past little while. I’ll have great weeks where I feel balanced and then weeks where I just feel like I’m everything to everyone else and forgetting myself in the process. Today was a particularly challenging day because 2/3 kids were sick…so I messaged Belal and let him know I was going to go for a bike ride. That’s step 1 - letting your support people know what you need, when you need it. I sent that message because I needed that added accountability and wouldn’t have done it otherwise. The thing is, I haven’t gone on a solo bike ride in over 2 years! So by the time he came home I was ready to make an excuse on why the kids needed me and why I couldn’t leave. But since I sent that message, Belal knew I needed to leave so with his encouragement, I headed out. It may seem like something small, but that 30 minute solo bike ride of being able to HEAR MY OWN THOUGHTS was so needed. It gave me the clarity I needed and reminded me that although it will take time for my to find myself again, I will get there inshaAllah ❤️.
So that’s where I’m at, I’m hoping to be back into the swing of things soon iA, just wanted to give you all an update!
What is your go-to self care?
#motherhood #momlife #muslimmom #momof3 #motherhoodunplugged #muslimah #hijabi #torontomuslims #muslimsofcanada #healthymuslims #active #biking #healthymom #postpartum
Had the pleasure of spending Saturday afternoon participating in the @iccm.milton Youth Career Fair.
Talking to our youth and seeing their excitement towards their own health and fitness was absolutely amazing. Being an entrepreneur, but specifically an entrepreneur in fitness is something that is not common in the Muslim community.
Especially not at the level @nutritionbynaz and I have been doing it at.
I always love seeing younger Muslims getting in to nutrition or fitness as a career. And I always make it known to go out of my way to help and guide others to succeed in it. We are really behind when it comes to professionals in this field and we need a lot more.
I have people tell me all the time that they heard about someone starting something in fitness thinking it's competition. It's not! I'll gladly reach out to help promote them and see them prosper. Allah is the provider, our job is to work hard and help one another. There are over a billion Muslims in the world, trust me there is a lot to go around.
If you know of anyone who wants to start in the fitness or nutrition world and has questions and wants guidance, always tell them to reach out to me or @nutritionbynaz.
I love speaking to our youth and seeing their passion for the future. They have such a great opportunity infront of them to make such a significant impact in so many different fields. We should encourage them to chase their dreams and to succeed at the highest level possible.
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There is so much fear around traveling with kids - and after finally doing it earlier this month, I can say that it was honestly such an amazing experience alhumdulilah! Yes we had to slow things down a bit to meet our kids’ needs, but to have these new experiences with our kids by our sides was so special.
I find there is so much emphasis on social media when it comes to the challenging side of children. It’s not always easy, but it can definitely be beautiful ❤️.
Have you travelled with kids? What’s your favourite part about it?
#travelingwithkids #alberta #banff #Muslimfamily #familytravel #travel #muslimah #hijabi #muslim #motherhood #muslimmotherhood #muslimmom #parenting #muslimsofcanada #muslimsoftoronto #torontomuslims #calgary #calgarymuslims #explorealberta #explorebanff #lakelouise
Creating memories and going on an adventure.
When we planned our trip the first thing we thought of was not wanting to just sit around. We wanted a trip that kept us active and gave us the opportunity to experience the beauty of Allah's creation.
Alhamdullilah the kids loved it. We knew what they could handle and made sure we stayed within that. They loved being outdoors, hiking and experiencing something new.
Getting to the top of the mountain and seeing their reaction made it even better.
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Our first stop in Banff had to be Lake Louise! As I looked far off into the distance looking for the blue water, Belal says, it’s right in front of us…FROZEN! We were so surprised to find a massive lake frozen in May. We decided to ditch the originally planned hike around the lake and walk directly onto it! Sure, we didn’t get our blue water pic, but how many people can say they walked *on* Lake Louise!
#banff #alberta #lakelouise #travel #canada #muslimfamily #hijabi #muslimah #familyfriendly #familytravel
Can butter and sugar be a part of balanced healthy diet for kids? Yes! In fact, I think it’s pretty important to teach kids how to find a balance of healthy foods but also treats. We don’t use the words “junk food” nor do we make anyone feel bad about their food choices. If I can raise good eaters that don’t feel guilty about eating treats every Now and then, I’ll be very happy inshaAllah!
What is your take on teaching kids healthy eating habits?
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#healthyeating #healthykids #eid2022 #eidmubarak #healthyfamily #family #muslimah #muslimfamily #dietitian #nutritionist #motherhood #healthymoms
Officially 8 months postpartum today and I’m making a commitment to myself.
I’m committing to finding the strongest version of myself.
I’m committing to being the happiest version of myself.
I’m committing to being the most comfortable version of myself.
I’m committing to finding the new me so that I can be the best me for my children.
And this is not to say that I don’t have weight loss goals, they just aren’t the main motivation. When you find a deeper “why”, you’re more likely to stick to it. It isn’t about the number on the scale, but about how I feel.
I contemplated on posting this because where I’m at right now isn’t my ideal self but I do want to share this journey with you all as I find my new self. Getting out of the house today for my first run felt so overwhelming…I didn’t even know what to wear so put on my husband’s tshirt 🤷🏻♀️.
So now that I’ve shared my commitment to myself, what is your commitment to yourself?
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#hijabi #muslimah #postpartum #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #boymom #muslimmom #breastfeeding #torontomuslim #canadianmuslim #dietitian #nutritionist
Now that Ramadan is over, should you do intermittent fasting??? The answer is…it depends! Here’s how to figure out if it will work for you! Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below 👇🏽
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Eid Day 2…here’s how to still enjoy yourself but not get into a spiral of not the best eating habits!
Two things you can do that don’t require any major planning…this will make a huge difference this week!
#eid #eidmubarak #happyeid #eid2022 #muslimah #hijabi #torontomuslims #healthymuslims
Eid photo dump
Insha'Allah you all had a great Eid!
The shawl I'm wearing is hand stitched wool from Kashmir from @nisba_shawls
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Eid Mubarak! [Photo-dump]
This Eid was a special one for me because it was my first one with my little guy alhumdulilah MashaAllah ❤️. It also marked another Ramadan in which I was able to successfully fast while breastfeeding! I have been able to do so with all three kids yet each time I am always nervous as each baby is so different!
Is there such thin as overdoing it with desserts? I may have with *EIGHT* different options made from scratch baked over 3 days 😂. We had to follow a dessert eating schedule from morning to night to enjoy it all haha! But more than being about eating desserts, for me it’s the enjoyment and memory making with my girls, who love baking with me ❤️.
Thanks to @modestctr for my mint chiffon dress, it was such a comfortable yet elegant option for an afternoon of fun with the kiddos!
I hope you all had a wonderful and sweet Eid. Remember my family in your duas ❤️.
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#eidmubarak #eid2022 #eid #happyeid #muslimah #muslim #torontomuslims #hijabi #baking #Eiddesserts #Eidsweets
Introducing this year’s Eid Cheesecake: Croquembouche Cheesecake!
Croquembouche is originally a French dessert and quite a work of art on its own! For my version, I started off with a classic cheesecake base topped with choux pastry puffs filled with Nutella cream dipped in caramel and wrapped in spun sugar.
This was probably the most nerve-wracking cheesecake I’ve made because it requires assembly before serving!
I think it’s safe to say, this is a cheesecake original as I have not found anything like this on the internet yet!
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#cheesecake #Eid #EidMubarak #Eid2022 #HappyEid #Eiddessert #Ramadan #halalfoodie #foodie #dessert #feedfeed #baking #croquembouche #nutella #caramel
Today is such a special day for me. With the pandemic + pregnancy and then postpartum, going to the masjid felt so challenging. My girls made dua almost everyday when they drove by our local masjid - “Oh Allah open up the masjid for kids”. Today, their duas were answered! Belal went to the first Jummah, came home and watched 👶🏽 while the ladies of the house went to the second Jummah.
The girls even took their little purse loaded with their money that they have been waiting to donate!
#alhumdullilah #ramadan #ramadanmubarak #jummah #jummahmubarak #ramadan2022 #muslims #muslimchildren #muslimfamily #mashaAllah #hijabi
Did you know, over the last 4 years the proportion of employed adults accessing a food bank has grown by 44%? But what happens when those food items are generally not the healthiest nor do they include fresh or halal items? This is why @nzfcanada is a great option to donate your zakat money too - they distribute fresh grocery boxes to families in need across Canada. It also includes halal meat!
Food insecurity is on the rise and it is happening in our own community.
Over 5000 individuals received food packages
More than 1560 families received assistance through food packages in 2021.
Share with friends and family to raise awareness as well as consider donating your zakat, sadaqah, or even your time to this project.
#zakat #ramadan #ramadanmubarak #muslim #muslimsoftheworld #torontomuslims #nationalzakatfoundation #foodinsecurity #halal #foodbanks #mulimah #suhoor #iftar #eid
We are over halfway through Ramadan….and I’m sure many of you are experiencing at least one of these digestive concerns 👀. As common as they may be, it actually shouldn’t be a normal part of your Ramadan! The biggest culprit is the way you are eating and making small changes can help alleviate digestive issues.
Swipe through for common issues and how to address them. You can also read through the full blogpost on TheHealthyMuslims.com. Save and share with those who can benefit! #ramadan #ramadanmubarak #happyramadan #healthyramadan #halal #halalfoodie #healthyandhalal #healthymuslims
CHOCOLATE OAT BARS [SAVE TO MAKE]
This is a must try recipe! Anyone who tries it says it tastes like a chocolate bar 🍫. Here’s how to make it:
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup almond butter
Heat this mixture over a saucepan
In a large mixing bowl mix together:
2 cups oats
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
1 cup dark chocolate chips
2 Tbsp shredded coconut
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
Pour liquid mixture and mix.
Spread in a square pan lined with parchment.
Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm.
Cut into small squares and enjoy! Keep refrigerated to keep the firm texture.
#chocolate #oats #healthytreats #maplesyrup #mealprep #nursingfriendly #breastfeeding #nutritionistapproved #nobake #kidfriendly #kidrecipes #treats #halalfoodie #halal
Can you successfully fast while breastfeeding? (I.e not compromise milk supply or mom’s health)
Yes!
It does require planning to ensure I am getting the appropriate profile of nutrients.
Share with a mama that can benefit!
Let me know if you have any questions in the comments.
#ramadan #healthyramadan #breastfeeding #fasting #suboor #iftar #muslimsoftheworld #torontomuslims #halalfoodie #foodie #mealprep #hijabi
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It’s an honour to be interviewed by @globalnews as the expert for all things Healthy eating in Ramadan! Thanks to @sharmeensomani_global for this excellent, much needed segment! Hope these tips help!
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