20/03/2026
A DIETITIAN'S LETTER - TO MY MUSLIM BROTHERS AND SISTERS
Title: The Great Eid Feast: How to Eat, Drink, and Be Merry 🎉 (Without Needing a Nap by 2 PM! 😴☕)
Eid Mubarak, fam! 🌙✨
If you're reading this, you've officially made it through Ramadan.
Pat yourself on the back 🫂, because that month of discipline? Major respect. 👏
But now that the fast is over, we are entering a different kind of challenge: The Eid Feast. 🍛🍗🥙
You know the vibe... You walk into the house, and suddenly there's enough biryani to feed a small army 🍚, a mountain of samosas calling your name 🥟, and someone's mum is forcing a fourth glass of sugary juice down your throat 🥤😅.
It's beautiful. It's delicious. And if you're not careful, it's also how you end up in a food coma before lunchtime is even over. 😴💤
Here's the thing:..your stomach has been on vacation mode for 30 days 🏝️. You can't just throw a full house party in there and expect it to behave.
So, let's talk about how to smash this Eid feast strategically. 🧠💡
First things first: Hydrate like you've been in a desert.💧🏜️
Because, well… you kind of have. Before you even look at the chapati, grab some water. 🚰 Better yet, grab some water with a side of more water. Throw in some yogurt based drink 🥛 or squeeze a fresh juice 🍊 if you want, but please, let's keep the sodas on the bench for now. Your cells are thirsty. Let's wet them properly. 💦
Next up: The Plate Method (No Math Required). 🍽️✅
You don't need to be a dietitian to build a good plate. Just imagine your plate is a small neighborhood. One neighborhood for the carbs (yes, your pilau and chapati can share a room) 🍚. One bigger neighborhood for the protein (the nyama, the fish, the kuku) 🥩🍗. And the biggest neighborhood? That should be the greens and the veggies 🥦🥕. They keep things moving, if you know what I mean. 😉
Now, about those sweets… 🍩🍪🧁
Listen. I see you eyeing that plate of mahamri and those boxes of dates and the sticky, syrupy desserts. And you should have some! It's Eid! 🎊
But here's the pro tip: Don't do sweets alone. 🚫🍬 If you eat a donut by itself, your blood sugar goes on a rollercoaster and crashes 🎢😵. If you eat that donut right after your lunch, it behaves much better. Pair the treats with a meal, and you win the game. 🏆
And whatever you do, please keep moving. 🚶🏽♂️🔥
I know the couch is cozy. 🛋️ But trust me, if you take a 10 minute walk after that big meal, your stomach will thank you. 🦵💨 It helps with digestion, shakes off the sluggishness, and honestly, it creates space for round two later. (I see you. 👀😏)
Here's the real talk though: 🎤⬇️
Ramadan wasn't just about not eating. It was about mindfulness. 🧘🏽♀️ About gratitude. 🙏 About control. And now that it's over, don't throw all that out the window with the food wrappers. 🗑️ Carry that energy forward. 🌱
Enjoy the food. 🥘 Laugh with the family. 👨👩👧👦 Take the photo. 📸 Eat the samosa. 🥟 Just remember to drink your water, listen to your belly when it says “chill, I'm full," 🤰 and give thanks for the blessing of the meal. 🤲
From my table to yours, Eid Mubarak.🌙✨
May your day be filled with love, laughter, and just the right amount of food coma. 😉
With love (and good digestion),
Awuor Joyce, RD 🥼🏥
DietSelect254 💚
