salaam, good morning, I am a qualified clinical nutritionist and would advise everyone to soak oats the night before and throw away water before cooking.The skin that surrounds the oat grain is an enzyme inhibitor contains phytic acid that will rob the body of essential minerals so we think we are doing good by eating…
Category: NUTRITION
Facts relevant to food and its nutrtional value from an islamic scientific perspective
KHEMETIC SUHOURI
KHEMETIC SUHOURI I was taught this recipe years ago by an Egyptian brother before Allah guided me to Islam, he was a gentle man maashallah like many of the Egyptian men I have the pleasure to meet.The recipe has evolved over the years with my spicy touches and other brothers addition. Ingredients 3-7 dates depending…
WHITE FLOUR WE ARE TAKING YOU DOWN INSHA’ALLAH
WHITE FLOUR WE ARE TAKING YOU DOWN INSHA’ALLAH…Over 1400 years ago the prophet Muhammad salah la alaihi wa salem knew that white flour was bad, over 100 years ago American scientists knew it was bad and some of us DUMB UMMs still think it is better than whole meal flour, lets break it down again……
Arabic Pastries – Mamool
I love Mamool .Mamool are shortbread pastries filled with dates and nuts and spices, traditional to the Arab world. Commercial and traditionally Mamool are made with white flour. However if we can avoid eating white flour and eat wholemeal instead is better for the heart, blood and cholesterol. I will. White flour is not Islamic; not part…
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS
IMFLAMMATION IN THE BODY CAUSED BY JUNK FOODS ENVIRONMENT SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE MEDICATION AND EMOTIONS…. POSITIVE FOODS THAT COUNTERACT THAT IMBALANCE 🙂
RAMADAN -SALAD TO SHARE
As salam alaikum , often its good to share the healthy option to get people to taste the difference, alerted by one Muslim sister, that often, food given to break fasts in the mosk, is normally rice and chicken and fresh salad, so vital, is often missing from what is offered, so we decided to…
Ramadan Diet – Health Benefits of Eating Sprouts
Health Benefits of Eating Sprouts Most of us eat sprouts as a morning breakfast, evening snack or sometimes a afternoon meal by adding them to a certain dish. Sprouts are considered to be very healthy, as they have a rich source of protein, anti-oxidants and other vitamins. Sprouting can be done with various vegetables and…
THE RAMADAN DIET – BASIC SPROUTING TECHNIQUE
BASIC SPROUTING TECHNIQUE Adapted from http://www.shineonraw.com/index.php/my-notebook/entry/raw-food-techniques-sprouting Directions For Growing Sprouts In A Jar Put about 1 tablespoon of alfalfa or clover seeds, or 4 tablespoons of beans or large seeds – removing any that are broken or damaged – in a wide-mouth glass jar. Place a piece of cheesecloth, muslin, or material suitable for straining,…
Ramadhan Veggie Suhour Dates and Eggs
KHEMETIC SUHOURI I was taught this recipe years ago by an Egyptian brother before Allah guided me to Islam, he was a gentle man maashallah like many of the Egyptian men I have the pleasure to know. Ingredients 3-7 dates depending on their size and your size 2-5 eggs 3-7 cloves garlic 30ml – ½…
Bradford Literature Festival 2015
Bradford Literature Festival We were asked to give a lecture, as part of this festival, about Ramadhan and Nutrition. As a published author it was a blessing and honour to be asked to be part of this prestigious event with authors from all around the world, Alhamdulillah. I have wanted to go to Bradford…