Ali Zafar urged his fans to join him in starting a diabetes wellness campaign. On his Instagram stories, he shared his own tweet, encouraging viewers to go ‘Sugar Free’ this week.
Known for his humanitarian work, Zafar also took to Twitter, asking his fans to quit consuming sugar in response to a worrying surge in diabetes cases.
In his tweet, he wrote, “Let's do it! Let's start a wellness campaign together, raising awareness one step at a time. Let's promise ourselves. This week will be sugar-free! #SugarFreeWeek.”
This call to action followed the International Diabetes Federation’s report, which showed Pakistan topping the list with 30.8% of the population suffering from diabetes.
To educate the public and raise awareness, he advised, “Stop consuming sugar, sugary drinks, refined carbs, and junk fried in seed oils. Don’t fall for flashy ads selling packets and promises…always read the ingredients. Return to real food and a natural lifestyle: ghee, lentils, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and clean sources of protein.”
He added, “Never underestimate the power of rest and good sleep. Move daily, breathe deeply, and most importantly, master the art of de-stressing and living in a state of calm, joy, and balance, in whatever way aligns with your belief and understanding. Life is short—leave anything that gives you stress or makes you sick, including people. Enjoy it while it lasts!”
His fans showered him with love for raising awareness about this important issue.
