The Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) was once reported to have said, “There are two kinds of knowledge: knowledge of religion and knowledge of the body.” The Prophet (s.a.w.s.) frequently commented upon the nature and value of various foods and spices. These comments were noted by his wives and companions (r.a.) and remain available to us today.
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DATES BY KARIMAH BINT DAWOUD
INSTAGRAM -The Islamic Nutritionist
English: dates
Arabic: tamar ripe dates
It is significant that dates are mentioned over 22 times in the Quran, more than any other fruit, more than any vegetable or animal product. This emphasis signifies their importance in nutrition and remedial benefits. The date palm is the national symbol of Saudi Arabia and for good reason, they have been in the land for over 10, 000 years.
QURANIC REFERENCE
SURAT/CHAPTER 16, AYAT/VERSE 11, An-Naĥl (The Bee)
“ With it He causes to grow for you the crops, the olives, the date-palms, the grapes, and every kind of fruit. Verily! In this is indeed an evident proof and a manifest sign for people who give thought. “
ISLAMIC MEDICINE
The Temperament of dates varies at various stages of their edibility. Tamr are ripe dates that are hot and dry. Their hot energy repels any harmful effects of cold food. Ajwa dates from Saudi Arabia are beneficial in cases of poison because of the soil quality where they are grown . Ibn Qayyim states that belief in their remedial benefits is part of the healing. The prophet Muhammad(saw) forbade Ali and Suhayb from eating dates when they had ophthalmia (conjunctivitis).the prophet also said “the people of a house where there are no dates are hungry” Dried dates strengthen the liver, relax the bowel;especially when soaked in water and dates without stones and soaking water are drunk. dates increase semen especially when eaten with pine. When they are eaten at the beginning of the day they kill worms. Dried dates are a fruit, a food, a cure, a drink and a sweet.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
Science is now affirming the health benefits of dates that were known by Prophet Muhammad salah alaihi wa salem 1400 years ago.
The health benefits of dates are as follows;
1. Energy And Weight Gain
2. Sexual Performance
3. High Fibre and digestion
4. Alleviates anemia
5. Heart Health
6. Nervous system, high in vitamin B 6
7. Stroke Prevention
In 2009 ,Professor Michael Aviram, a biochemist from the Technion-Israel Institute of Science and his team found that found that eating Hallawi dates daily for four weeks could improve the quality of lipids (fats) in the blood without raising sugar level.
They carried out a tests on 10 healthy subjects who ate 3.75 oz of Hallawi dates per day for four weeks. The results were published online by the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry and showed a 15 percent decrease in triglyceride (fats) levels and a 33% drop in the amount of oxidation of fats in the blood.
“Oxidation is central to the deposition of cholesterol into the artery wall,” says Aviram of the Technion Faculty of Medicine and Rambam Medical Center. “Once it is deposited, it can cause blockage of the blood supply to the heart or brain, a phenomenon that causes heart attack or stroke.” It is the combination of insoluble fiber in dates as well as the other nutrient components like potassium that keep the circulation of blood, water and energy in the body in good motion.
For more in depth explanation of the above health benefit points , please see our blog post
https://karimahscuisina.com/2017/04/11/prophetic-diet-dates/
The skin is the largest organ of the body and we should be aware than most women put at least 12 chemical products on their skin every day.May of these products are toxin and are body hormone disruptors.
There’s a whole heap of #natural oils you could be using in your body instead of that fancy stuff your using right now.
#oliveoil #almondoil #mustardoil #avocado etc
If you don’t like the #fragrance then add a few drops of #aromatherapy oils depending on your mood. #inshaallah I’ll do a post on what oils do what by #allah grace.
Some #naturopath say “if you can’t eat it then don’t use it”
#health #wellbeing #skin #skincare
Oils can be divided into three categories.
1.base oil or also called #carrieroil a raw plant based oil such as #oliveoil #sesameseedoil #coconutoil #avocadooil #oliveoil #mustardseedoil #almondoil #jojobaoil #blackseedoil #blackcuminseedoil #neemoil
2.Herbal Oils… These are carrier oils as mentioned before #infused with #herbs and/or #spices or #aromatherapy oils
3. Aromatherapy or #essentialoils .These oils are the pure concentrates from medicinal plants, flowers and roots. For example #lavender #peppermint #ginger #ylangylang and hundreds more are essential oils with medicinal purposes … We need to study more
#health #skincare #skin #wellbeing
OLIVE OIL.
The context in which this blessed oil has been mentioned in the Quran is deep and metaphorical, pertaining to radiance and illumination of the spiritual as well as the physical. this amazing oil is mentioned only once in the Quran but this “once” is so penetrating and engaging that it takes a soul that is willing to engage with the Quran, these verse and make a spiritual shift. Even though this blessed oil has only been mentioned once in the Quran olives are mentioned at least 6 or 7 times.
QURANIC REFERENCE
Surat An-Nūr (The Light) – سورة النور
Surat 24, ayat 35
God is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The parable of His Light is as (if there were) a niche and within it a lamp, the lamp is in glass, the glass as it were a brilliant star, lit from a blessed tree, an olive, neither of the east (i.e. neither it gets sun-rays only in the morning) nor of the west (i.e. nor it gets sun-rays only in the afternoon, but it is exposed to the sun all day long), whose oil would almost glow forth (of itself), though no fire touched it. Light upon Light! God guides to His Light whom He wills. And God sets forth parables for mankind, and God is All-Knower of everything”.
INSTAGTRAM – The Islamic Nutritionist
WATER IN THE QURAN
Water is mentioned over 100 times in the Quran, more than any other nutrient. It is the most important nutrient apart from air
“And He who sends down (from time to time) water from the sky in due measure, and We raise to life therewith a land that is dead. Even so will you be raised (from the dead).”
Al-Qur’an chapter 43.verse 11
WATER EARTH BODY RELATIONSHIP
It is no co incidence that 70%of the earth is covered in water and the human body is composed of almost 70% water.
Are you drinking enough?
NATURAL WATER
Water as a liquid is made up of 2 gases Hydrogen and Oxygen.
Our bodies need more than these two gases for optimum nutrition.
We need the minerals like iron that is absorbed into the water as its runs across certain stones orcas it sits in a well or Spring
SKIN
Ask anyone with great skin what’s their secret and they will tell you that they drink loads of water.
It detoxes your system and hydrates cells from the macro to micro levels…. If your cell walls are dry your skin won’t glow.
Many skin products we buy contain large quantities of water and beneficial oils to hydrate the skin.
It’s important what you use on your skin and it’s important how you nourish the skin from the inside out from the outside in… Water
#skincare #skincare #water #cells #hydration
FERTLITY
As a nutritionist I consult women with fertility issues. One of the biggest issues I see in the nutrition of these women and their husbands is they don’t drink enough water. Often they don’t eat enough fresh fruit and vegetables and they need to drink more water.
One woman I know won’t drink too much in case she has to go to a public toilet when she’s outside in case its not clean….. Seriously when you have children you need to get over these immaturities and grow up. Sexual fluid includes water… What kind of dry bone sperm and dry bone womb is hoping to nurture healthy children? Water is vital like Ital for life.
DATES
English : dates,
Arabic : tamr
Islamic Medicine
According to classical scholar, Al Qayyim Ibn Jawziyyah (raheem Allah , may the mercy of Allah be upon him),
dates are categorized in accordance to the various stages of their freshness and ripeness.
Busr are green unripe dates, temperament hot and dry
Balah are fresh unripe dates, temperament cold and dry
Rutab are fresh ripe dates, temperament is hot and moist
Tamar are dried ripe dates temperament is hot and dry
Nakl is the date palm.
It is significant that dates are mentioned over 22 times in the Quran, more than any other fruit, more than any vegetable or animal product. This emphasis signifies their importance in nutrition and remedial benefits. The date palm is the national symbol of Saudi Arabia and for good reason, they have been in the land for over 10, 000 years. Dates were taken by Alexander The Great to Pakistan and the Kalifa Abdualrahman Aldakel took dates to Andalusia, Spain .
As we said theya re mentioned at least 22 times in The Quran. Here is one of the examples,
“ With it He causes to grow for you the crops, the olives, the date-palms, the grapes, and every kind of fruit. Verily! In this is indeed an evident proof and a manifest sign for people who give thought. “
The health benefits of dates are as follows
1.Energy And Weight Gain
Dates are great energy boosters as the natural sugars like glucose, sucrose and fructose provide a powerhouse of instant energy which is why it is traditional to eat them to break fast during Ramadhan. As the dates ripen , their sugar content increases .Even though dates have insignificant amount of fat , the sugar content is so high that they will help you gain weight if the sugar is not burnt up by your activity.
2.Sexual Performance
This high energy heat of dates enhance sexual performance , it is a consideration for young men and women who eat dates and should be active in their work or sports. dates soaked in fresh goats milk with honey and cardamom added, is promoted by some naturapaths to enhance sexual performance, stamina and endurance for married couples…va va voom !
Dates helps improve the digestive system as they contain soluble and insoluble fibre. Fibre is a type of carbohydrate that is not digested by the body, however this fibre is vital for good health. dates come is all sorts of shapes and sizes but a 1/10 of the date weight is made up of insoluble fibre, which helps food move through the digestive tract. To get the full laxative effect from dates, you need to soak the dates overnight in water after washing them. You should consume these soaked dates in the morning, including the water they are soaked in for maximum benefit. The high fibre also helps in lowering cholesterol.
Dates are in one of the top 10 foods for iron. 20 small dates weighs about 100grammes, this quantity contains 1.5 mg of iron. The RDA for men is 8mg and 18 for women, more when pregnant. Date can contribute to what is needed however there are some better sources of iron like clams, liver and pumpkin seeds.
Dates are rich in B vitamins, high in vitamin B6. Because dates are a complete whole food there are other component of dates that make the absorption of vitamin b6 beneficial. It is well known by nutrients and naturopaths that getting vitamins and mineral from natural food sources is better than taking isolated vitamins and mineral in the form of tablets ,. Vitamin B6 for example excessive vitamin B6 can cause skin problem and stomach problems. the combination of B vitamins in dates helps the absorption of vitamin b 6 is necessary in the formation of organic chemical in the body that rejuvenate the brain spinal cord and nerves
In 2009 ,Professor Michael Aviram, a biochemist from the Technion-Israel Institute of Science and his team found that found that eating Hallawi dates daily for four weeks could improve the quality of lipids (fats) in the blood without raising sugar level
They carried out a tests on 10 healthy subjects who ate 3.75 oz of Hallawi dates per day for four weeks. The results were published online by the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry and showed a 15 percent decrease in triglyceride (fats) levels and a 33% drop in the amount of oxidation of fats in the blood.
“Oxidation is central to the deposition of cholesterol into the artery wall,” says Aviram of the Technion Faculty of Medicine and Rambam Medical Center. “Once it is deposited, it can cause blockage of the blood supply to the heart or brain, a phenomenon that causes heart attack or stroke.” It is the combination of insoluble fiber in dates as well as the other nutrient components like potassium that keep the circulation of blood, water and energy in the body in good motion.
Ingredients
1tablspoon #flaxseeds soaked overnight in 1 cup of #water , 1cup of #millet flour . 1 tablespoon of #walnuts or #cashews or#peanuts #soaked overnight. 1teaspoon #tumeric
METHOD
After soaking nuts and flax seeds the night before add gelatinous flax seed water mix to millet powder and spices in the blender and blitz. The consistency of the batter should be like toothpaste not too watery or too thick.
Using a small frying pan wipe it round with #oliveoil on apiece of kitchen tissue. Add a tablespoon of the mixture and let cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat . Using a spatula tease round the edge of the pancake. When you are easily able to lift the centre of the pancake off the bottom of the pan then it’s ready to flip over . Flip it and cook on the other side. Cook for a couple of minutes. Take out set aside and cook more . You can keep the batter in the fridge format least 3 days.
#pancakes #wheatfree #glutenfreevegan #veganrecipes #eggfree #
