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I had some tomato and broccoli quiche for lunch with lettuce.

I wonder how accurate these BMI charts are nowadays and if they should be reviewed. In some cultures being of a larger stature is admired and seen as a sign of affluence. Some larger women are even considered more attractive.

The healthier option, that's much better. I would usually have plain nuts too but on the odd occasion I'll have some of the these.

A handful of these bad boys for a snack when I don’t have time to eat.

Have you tried using garlic paste? I don’t like using the shop bought one but you can make the paste at home too. Maybe you could share the recipe once you’ve perfected it!

You can put the bulb/s of garlic in water for a while too and that also helps soften the cloves and they come out of their shell easily. Using a pestle to bash them is also helpful. It’s a lot heavier and you don’t risk breaking your fav mug!

Inna lillahi wa inna alaihi rajioon.

Sorry sister I’ve only just seen this thread but glad it’s all sorted for you.

I’m curious as to what you think constitutes the Asian community being more vocal and addressing this issue? What do you think needs to be done? This is reminding me of western communities accusing most Muslims of not integrating but then speaking about other communities as integrating really well just because some of them might go to pubs and clubs. That’s something we can’t compromise on and no matter how much we might try and integrate in other ways, it just won’t be good enough for some. Moreover, I do feel the media sometimes hounds Muslims. Don’t get me wrong I am by no means sayin

Salam sister, if it’s near the time of your month then it likely is your menstrual cycle as sometimes the days aren’t always accurate. There are apps available that you can use to help estimate when you may be due on. There is one app called ‘Flo’ which might be of interest to you for future. Please do follow the link that sister Hameedeh suggested and you can also contact your marjas office for advice too to ask for more info about istihada. Most sisters I know would take this as a sign that their menstrual cycle has begun. Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) knows best.