Dr. Maya Rozman: Gained a Few Pounds Over Passover? Here's How to Shed Them

After Passover, when many of us find ourselves a few pounds heavier from holiday meals and with Israeli Independence Day approaching, bringing another wave of BBQs, the question arises: how can we navigate this period without gaining more weight and how can we lose the extra pounds from Passover? Dr. Maya Rozman, a dietitian, shared her insights on her show on 103fm about the right way to get back on track.

"The cliché 'diet after the holidays' encapsulates not only the fact that we've been through a month of heavy family meals but also that it's very challenging to avoid weight gain, even if you skip some dishes," Dr. Rozman explained. According to her, even meals that seem healthy can be calorie-heavy, resulting in an average gain of at least 2 kilograms during this month. "It's time to start caring about our health, to eat right, do some exercise, and burn off the excess weight we've gained," she added.

Dr. Rozman also addressed various methods that promise rapid weight loss, warning: "The market is flooded with products promising miracles like appetite suppression or calorie burning with no effort – some don't help, and some even harm your health." She explained that a body accustomed to hunger might suffer irreversible effects even after returning to regular eating habits.

Regarding different diet methods, she noted: "Of course, everyone's suitable menu is different, but according to numerous studies, diets higher in protein and lower in carbohydrates yield the best results – both for weight loss, maintaining muscle mass, and improving health metrics."

In conclusion, Dr. Rozman recommended trying to reduce bread, rice, pasta, and potatoes, while opting for foods like meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, and legumes. "I've developed a method where you eat carbohydrates only in the morning, and then focus on proteins and vegetables during lunch and dinner – this way, you maintain better appetite control," she concluded.