{"id":103830,"date":"2026-02-19T12:22:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T07:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/?p=103830"},"modified":"2026-02-19T12:36:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T07:36:19","slug":"weight-gain-during-ramadan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/weight-gain-during-ramadan\/","title":{"rendered":"Weight Gain During Ramadan: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Every Ramadan, we tell ourselves the same thing. &#8220;I&#8217;m fasting the whole day, I&#8217;ll definitely lose weight this time.&#8221; But then Eid comes around and the scale tells a completely different story. Sound familiar? You&#8217;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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ramadan mein wazn badhna (\u0631\u0645\u0636\u0627\u0646 \u0645\u06cc\u06ba \u0648\u0632\u0646 \u0628\u0691\u06be\u0646\u0627) is so common that doctors and nutritionists see a spike in complaints right after Eid. The good news? Once you understand why it happens, preventing it becomes surprisingly simple.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/weight-gain-during-ramadan\/#Why_Do_We_Gain_Weight_During_Ramadan\" >Why Do We Gain Weight During Ramadan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/weight-gain-during-ramadan\/#How_to_Prevent_Weight_Gain_During_Ramadan\" >How to Prevent Weight Gain During Ramadan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/weight-gain-during-ramadan\/#1_Fix_Your_Iftar_Plate\" >1. Fix Your Iftar Plate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/weight-gain-during-ramadan\/#2_Replace_One_Fried_Item_With_Something_Baked_or_Grilled\" >2. Replace One Fried Item With Something Baked or Grilled<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/weight-gain-during-ramadan\/#3_Watch_Your_Drinks\" >3. Watch Your Drinks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/weight-gain-during-ramadan\/#4_Make_Sehri_Count\" >4. Make Sehri Count<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/weight-gain-during-ramadan\/#5_Stay_Hydrated_Between_Iftar_and_Sehri\" >5. Stay Hydrated Between Iftar and Sehri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/weight-gain-during-ramadan\/#6_Move_Your_Body\" >6. Move Your Body<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/weight-gain-during-ramadan\/#7_Control_Portion_Sizes\" >7. Control Portion Sizes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/weight-gain-during-ramadan\/#8_Plan_Your_Meals_for_the_Week\" >8. Plan Your Meals for the Week<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/weight-gain-during-ramadan\/#%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B6%D8%A7%D9%86_%D9%85%DB%8C%DA%BA_%D9%88%D8%B2%D9%86_%D8%A8%DA%91%DA%BE%D9%86%DB%92_%D8%B3%DB%92_%DA%A9%DB%8C%D8%B3%DB%92_%D8%A8%DA%86%DB%8C%DA%BA\" >\u0631\u0645\u0636\u0627\u0646 \u0645\u06cc\u06ba \u0648\u0632\u0646 \u0628\u0691\u06be\u0646\u06d2 \u0633\u06d2 \u06a9\u06cc\u0633\u06d2 \u0628\u0686\u06cc\u06ba<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/weight-gain-during-ramadan\/#A_Simple_Ramadan_Meal_Plan_That_Works\" >A Simple Ramadan Meal Plan That Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/weight-gain-during-ramadan\/#When_to_See_a_Doctor\" >When to See a Doctor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/weight-gain-during-ramadan\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_We_Gain_Weight_During_Ramadan\"><\/span><b>Why Do We Gain Weight During Ramadan?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-103834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Why-Do-We-Gain-Weight-During-Ramadan.webp\" alt=\"Why Do We Gain Weight During Ramadan\" width=\"1085\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Why-Do-We-Gain-Weight-During-Ramadan.webp 1085w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Why-Do-We-Gain-Weight-During-Ramadan-300x173.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Why-Do-We-Gain-Weight-During-Ramadan-1024x590.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Why-Do-We-Gain-Weight-During-Ramadan-768x442.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Why-Do-We-Gain-Weight-During-Ramadan-150x86.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Why-Do-We-Gain-Weight-During-Ramadan-450x259.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1085px) 100vw, 1085px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let&#8217;s be honest with ourselves. The real problem isn&#8217;t fasting. Fasting actually puts your body in a great position to burn fat. The problem is how we break our fast and what we eat between iftar and sehri.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Our iftar tables are the real culprit.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Think about a typical Pakistani iftar spread. Pakoras, samosas, dahi baray, chana chaat, fruit chaat with extra cream, rooh afza, cold drinks, and that&#8217;s all before the actual dinner. We consume more calories in one iftar sitting than most people eat in an entire day. Your body was in fat burning mode all day, and then you flood it with oil, sugar, and refined carbs all at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Late night eating destroys your progress.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> After iftar, many of us keep snacking until sehri. Chai with biscuits at 10 PM, leftover pakoras at midnight, and then a heavy paratha and omelette sehri at 3 AM. Your body never gets a chance to actually process and burn what you&#8217;ve already eaten.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Dehydration slows your metabolism.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> When you don&#8217;t drink enough water between iftar and sehri, your metabolism slows down significantly. Most Pakistanis are so focused on eating during those hours that they forget to hydrate properly. A slower metabolism means your body stores more fat instead of burning it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>We move less during Ramadan.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Let&#8217;s face it. After a heavy iftar, nobody feels like going for a walk. Most of us spend the evening on the couch watching dramas or scrolling through our phones. Reduced physical activity combined with increased calorie intake is a guaranteed formula for weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prevent_Weight_Gain_During_Ramadan\"><\/span><b>How to Prevent Weight Gain During Ramadan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-103832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Prevent-Weight-Gain-During-Ramadan.webp\" alt=\"How to Prevent Weight Gain During Ramadan\" width=\"1085\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Prevent-Weight-Gain-During-Ramadan.webp 1085w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Prevent-Weight-Gain-During-Ramadan-300x173.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Prevent-Weight-Gain-During-Ramadan-1024x590.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Prevent-Weight-Gain-During-Ramadan-768x442.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Prevent-Weight-Gain-During-Ramadan-150x86.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Prevent-Weight-Gain-During-Ramadan-450x259.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1085px) 100vw, 1085px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The goal isn&#8217;t to turn Ramadan into a diet plan. It&#8217;s about enjoying your food without undoing the spiritual and physical benefits of fasting. Here are practical changes that actually work for Pakistani households.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Fix_Your_Iftar_Plate\"><\/span><b>1. Fix Your Iftar Plate<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start your iftar with dates and water, just like the Sunnah teaches us. Then wait 10 to 15 minutes before eating anything else. This gives your stomach time to signal your brain that food is coming. When you do sit down, fill half your plate with salad or fruit chaat (without the cream), a quarter with protein like chicken, daal, or chana, and keep the fried items to just one or two pieces. You don&#8217;t have to give up your pakoras. Just don&#8217;t make them the main course.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Replace_One_Fried_Item_With_Something_Baked_or_Grilled\"><\/span><b>2. Replace One Fried Item With Something Baked or Grilled<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instead of frying everything, try baking your samosas or making chicken seekh kebabs on the grill. The taste is almost the same, but you cut the calories in half. Your dadi might raise an eyebrow, but your waistline will thank you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Watch_Your_Drinks\"><\/span><b>3. Watch Your Drinks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is where hidden calories sneak in. One glass of rooh afza has about 100 calories. A can of Pepsi has 150. Pakola, lemonade with sugar, doodh soda&#8230; these add up fast. Switch to plain water, nimbu paani with minimal sugar, or jaljeera. Keep the sweet drinks for special occasions, not every single iftar.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Make_Sehri_Count\"><\/span><b>4. Make Sehri Count<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sehri is not the time for parathas dripping in ghee. I know, I know. But hear me out. A sehri built around slow digesting foods keeps you full longer and prevents the energy crash that makes you overeat at iftar. Try whole wheat roti with eggs, a bowl of dalia (daliya), oats with banana, or yogurt with some nuts. These foods release energy slowly throughout the day and keep your blood sugar stable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Stay_Hydrated_Between_Iftar_and_Sehri\"><\/span><b>5. Stay Hydrated Between Iftar and Sehri<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aim for at least 8 glasses of water between iftar and sehri. Keep a water bottle next to you during Taraweeh. Drink a glass before bed and two glasses at sehri. Proper hydration keeps your metabolism running, reduces false hunger signals, and helps your body burn fat instead of storing it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Move_Your_Body\"><\/span><b>6. Move Your Body<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You don&#8217;t need to hit the gym. A 20 minute walk after iftar, before Taraweeh, makes a huge difference. Taraweeh prayer itself is actually decent physical activity since you&#8217;re standing, bowing, and prostrating for an extended period. Some people prefer light exercise 30 minutes before iftar when fat burning is at its peak. Find what works for your schedule and stick with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Control_Portion_Sizes\"><\/span><b>7. Control Portion Sizes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is the simplest and most effective tip. Use a smaller plate. Seriously. When we use large plates, we fill them up without thinking. A smaller plate with the same variety of food tricks your brain into feeling satisfied with less. Go for one serving and resist the urge to refill.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Plan_Your_Meals_for_the_Week\"><\/span><b>8. Plan Your Meals for the Week<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When there&#8217;s no plan, you default to whatever is easiest. And the easiest option is usually something fried or ordered from outside. Sit down on the weekend and plan your iftar and sehri meals for the week. Include variety so you don&#8217;t get bored, but make sure most meals are balanced. 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\u0627\u0646\u062a\u062e\u0627\u0628 \u0622\u0633\u0627\u0646 \u06c1\u0648\u06d4 \u0627\u0646 \u0622\u0633\u0627\u0646 \u062a\u0628\u062f\u06cc\u0644\u06cc\u0648\u06ba \u0633\u06d2 \u0622\u067e \u0631\u0645\u0636\u0627\u0646 \u0645\u06cc\u06ba \u0627\u067e\u0646\u0627 \u0648\u0632\u0646 \u0642\u0627\u0628\u0648 \u0645\u06cc\u06ba \u0631\u06a9\u06be \u0633\u06a9\u062a\u06d2 \u06c1\u06cc\u06ba\u06d4<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Simple_Ramadan_Meal_Plan_That_Works\"><\/span><b>A Simple Ramadan Meal Plan That Works<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-103831\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-Simple-Ramadan-Meal-Plan-That-Works.webp\" alt=\"A Simple Ramadan Meal Plan That Works\" width=\"1085\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-Simple-Ramadan-Meal-Plan-That-Works.webp 1085w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-Simple-Ramadan-Meal-Plan-That-Works-300x173.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-Simple-Ramadan-Meal-Plan-That-Works-1024x590.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-Simple-Ramadan-Meal-Plan-That-Works-768x442.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-Simple-Ramadan-Meal-Plan-That-Works-150x86.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-Simple-Ramadan-Meal-Plan-That-Works-450x259.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1085px) 100vw, 1085px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/healthhub\/best-sehri-foods-for-energy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sehri<\/a>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Whole wheat roti or oats, one to two eggs, a small bowl of yogurt, banana, and two glasses of water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/healthhub\/iftar-diet-plan-for-weight-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iftar<\/a>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Three dates with water, then a plate with grilled chicken or daal, salad, one to two pieces of fried items (not more), and fruit chaat without cream.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Evening snack (if needed):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> A handful of nuts or a glass of lassi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This isn&#8217;t a strict diet. It&#8217;s just a smarter way to eat the foods we already love.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_See_a_Doctor\"><\/span><b>When to See a Doctor<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you&#8217;re gaining weight rapidly during Ramadan despite eating carefully, or if you have conditions like diabetes, thyroid issues, or PCOS, it&#8217;s important to consult a nutritionist or doctor who can create a personalized plan for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Book an appointment with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/doctors\/nutritionist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">certified nutritionist<\/a> through <a href=\"http:\/\/marham.pk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marham<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to get a Ramadan meal plan tailored to your health needs. Call or WhatsApp at 0311 1222398 to book your consultation today.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Weight gain during Ramadan doesn&#8217;t have to be inevitable. Small, realistic changes to your iftar and sehri can make a big difference without taking away from the joy of the month. Start with one or two changes this Ramadan and build from there. Your body is already doing the hard work of fasting. Just give it the right fuel and it will reward you. And remember, if you have any health concerns, always consult a healthcare professional before making major changes to your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every Ramadan, we tell ourselves the same thing. &#8220;I&#8217;m fasting the whole day, I&#8217;ll definitely lose weight this time.&#8221; But then Eid comes around and the scale tells a completely different story. Sound familiar? You&#8217;re not alone. Weight gain during Ramadan is something millions of Pakistanis experience every single year, and it has nothing to<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":103833,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3358],"tags":[8625,8618,8619,8548,8611,8616,8617],"class_list":["post-103830","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","placeholder-for-hentry","category-weight-loss-obesity","tag-ifatr-foods","tag-iftar","tag-iftar-weight-loss","tag-marham-health-hub","tag-ramadan-2026","tag-sehri","tag-sehri-foods"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103830","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=103830"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103830\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":103835,"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103830\/revisions\/103835"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/103833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=103830"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=103830"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=103830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}