Health

You are what you eat

The Greatest Gift – The Human Body Diet plays a very important role in the daily life of a believer. There are many verses in the Noble Qur’ân which draw man’s attention towards his self and which invite him to carefully study his body and soul and the nature of their mutual relationship. By doing so, one will firstly find …

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Ten Foods to Stay Nourished This Ramadan (Part 2)

In part one, I shared some foods that might be new to some of you and your family. In part two, I’ll be introducing familiar foods but with a new spin. Oils High-quality fat is about the best investment you can make for your health. Our brains, nervous and reproductive systems all have large quantities of fats. Each of our cells is …

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Ten Foods to Stay Nourished This Ramadan (Part 1)

If you are doing Ramadan right, your intake of food will be reduced, but that doesn’t mean you need to be malnourished. I’ll be sharing ten nutrient-dense foods and herbs that will help deliver the nutrients and support your body needs. These super foods will help reduce the discomforts of Ramadan fasting and help you adapt, keeping your immune and …

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Prophetic medicine: Vinegar

During the time of the Prophet, vinegar was generally prepared from grapes and dates, and was known as khal al-‘inab, khal al-khamr. According to the Prophet Muhammad, “The best vinegar is made from wine.” On one occasion, he exclaimed: “How good a condiment is vinegar.”1 He also said: “O Allah, bless vinegar. No house will be destitute where there is …

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What is the “best overall health diet”?

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, rich in vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy, has been named the best overall diet for the fifth consecutive year, outpacing Weight Watchers and the Mediterranean diet, U.S. News & World Report said on Tuesday. DASH, which was developed to lower blood pressure without medication, was also chosen by a panel of …

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