Prophet Muhammad S.A.W taught us to eat right. Our Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) loved and advised eating these food items – both for their taste, flavour, benefits and advantages. It is direct Sunnah to use these items while cooking food. Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) said these items are very beneficial for the human body and he loved eating them.
Here’s a list of our Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)’s favorite food items.
1. Barley
Benefits
Blood
sugar
Eating
whole-grain barley, improves regulation of blood sugar (i.e. reduce blood glucose response to a
meal). Consuming breakfast cereals containing
barley over weeks to months also improved cholesterol levels and glucose
regulation.
Blood
pressure
Maintaining a
low sodium intake is essential to lowering blood pressure. Barley balances
blood pressure level.
Bone health
The iron, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, manganese, and zinc in barley all
contribute to building and sustaining bone structure and strength.
Heart health
Barley's fiber, potassium, folate, and vitamin B6 content, combined with its
lack of cholesterol, all support a healthy heart.
2. Dates
Benefits
Constipation:
Dates are
often considered as a cathartic food. This is why they are so commonly eaten by
people suffering from constipation.
Bone Health
and Strength:
Date contains selenium, manganese, copper,
and magnesium, all of which are essential for healthy bone development and
strength, particularly as people begin to age and their bones gradually weaken.
Anemia:
Dates have a high mineral content, which is beneficial
for many different health conditions, but their impressive levels of iron make
them a perfect dietary supplement for people suffering from anemia.
Allergies:
One of the most attention-grabbing aspects
of dates is the presence of organic sulfur in them. This is not a very common
element to find in foods, but it does have a valuable amount of health
benefits, including the reduction of allergic reactions and seasonal allergies.
Weight Gain:
If you are
thin and slim and want to increase your weight, or if you are demanding to
build your muscles, or you have become weak due to a serious medical problem –
you need to eat dates!
Energy
Booster:
Dates contains sugars like glucose, fructose, and
sucrose. Therefore, they are the perfect food for fast burst of energy.
Nervous
System Health:
Potassium is one of the prime ingredients in encouraging
a healthy and responsive nervous system, and it also improves the speed and awareness
of brain activity.
Sexual
Weakness:
Studies
have shown that dates are even advantageous for increasing sexual stamina.
Abdominal
Cancer:
Research shows that dates reduce the risk
and impact of abdominal cancer. They work as a convenient tonic for all age
groups, and in some cases, they work better than traditional medicines, and are
natural, so they don’t have any negative side effects on the human body.
3.
Figs
Benefits
Balance High Blood Pressure
Figs are a decent source
of potassium, a mineral that helps to control blood pressure.
Way to Lose Weight
Figs are a good source of dietary fiber. Fiber and fiber-rich
foods may have a positive effect on weight management.
Insulin-Lowering Properties
The leaves of
the fig have repeatedly been shown to have anti diabetic properties and can
actually reduce the amount of insulin needed by persons with diabetes who
require insulin injections.
Cardiovascular Effects
In
animal studies, fig leaves have been shown to lower levels of triglycerides (a
form in which fats circulate in the bloodstream).
4.
Grapes
Benefits
Power up Your
Weight Loss
It dramatically reduces cells’ ability to
store fat by about 130 percent; and causes fat cells to disintegrate at a rate
246 percent higher than normal.
Migraine:
Migraine
attacks can push the sufferer over the edge. These debilitating headaches can
be triggered by loud noise, light, or stress. But grapes can prove to be
beneficial for people suffering from migraines.
Alzheimer’s
disease:
Resveratrol
content in grapes can reduce the levels of amyloidal-beta peptides in
Alzheimer’s disease patients. Grapes can also enhance the health of your brain
and delay neurodegenerative diseases.
Indigestion:
Grapes are
useful to prevent dyspepsia. They can cure indigestion and irritation in the
stomach.
Breast cancer:
Purple
coloured Concord grape juice can reduce the risk of breast cancer. Regular
grape juice consumption has shown positive results when it comes to breast
tumour mass reduction.
Vision:
Grapes are
considered the best bet for eyes. Grapes are a rich source of lutein and
zeaxanthin that maintains good eye health. So, even if your eyesight is
diminishing due to ageing, regular consumption of grapes can bring light back
into your life!
Blood
cholesterol:
Pterostilbene
compound present in grapes can lower your cholesterol level and prevent
numerous cardiovascular diseases.
Kidney disorders:
Grapes can
reduce uric acid and eliminate it from your body. This reduces pressure on your
kidneys and keeps them healthy.
Anti-ageing
benefits:
The antioxidants
present in grapes along with vitamin C protect your skin from free radicals and
reverses the signs of ageing
5. Honey
Allah says in the Quran, "And your lord inspired the bee, to build your dwellings in hills, on trees, and in (human's) habitations. Then, to eat of all the produce and follow the ways of your Lord made easy. There comes forth from their bodies a drink of varying color, wherein is healing for men: Verily, in this is a sign for those who give thought." [Qur'an 16:68-69]
Allah says in the Quran, "And your lord inspired the bee, to build your dwellings in hills, on trees, and in (human's) habitations. Then, to eat of all the produce and follow the ways of your Lord made easy. There comes forth from their bodies a drink of varying color, wherein is healing for men: Verily, in this is a sign for those who give thought." [Qur'an 16:68-69]
More than 1,400 years ago Allah and His messenger
(PBUH), told us that honey can heal a variety of medical problems.
The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Make use
of the two remedies: honey and the Quran." (Tirmithi)
BENEFITS
Lower
Triglycerides
Regular honey
consumption lower triglyceride levels, especially when it is used to replace sugar.
Antioxidants
Raw honey contains antioxidants called phenolic
compounds. Some types of honey have as many antioxidants as fruits and
vegetables. Antioxidants help to protect your body from cell damage due to free
radicals.
Heal
Wounds
Manuka
honey is also used in medical settings to treat wounds because it’s an
effective germ killer. Researchers believe this is because it has additional
antibacterial properties besides the natural hydrogen peroxide.
6.
Melon
Benefits
Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant Support
The carotenoid lycopene in
watermelon is particularly beneficial in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals.
Diuretic & Kidney Support
Watermelons helps the liver process ammonia (waste from
protein digestion) which eases strain on the kidneys while getting rid of
excess fluids.
Muscle & Nerve Support
Rich in potassium, watermelon is a great natural electrolyte and
thus helps regulate the action of nerves and muscles in our body.
Improves Eye Health
It helps produce the
pigments in the retina of the eye and protects against age-related macular
degeneration as well as prevents night blindness.
7.
Milk
Benefits
Keeps Bones Healthy
Milk
benefits the body as a whole and is mostly known for improving the calcium
levels. It promotes bone growth in children, while also maintaining the bone
strength in adults. Vitamin D is required for the body to absorb calcium. So if
you have vitamin D deficiency, it is suggested to drink fortified milk which
contains extra vitamins.
Removes Stress
At the end
of the day, a glass of lukewarm milk helps in reducing stress and relaxing the
nerves. It boosts the energy and reduces the symptoms of PMS.
Builds Muscle
Milk helps
you build muscles. When you work hard or exercise, milk helps you recover that
lost energy and repairs the muscles.
Healthy Body
·
Lowers high blood pressure and, thus, reduces the risks of strokes
·
Reduces the production of cholesterol by the liver
·
Gives good eyesight
·
Lowers the risk of cancers
Controls Hunger Pangs
Cold milk
is a great solution to beat hunger pangs in between meals. Not only is it
nutritious, but it is also very easy to consume on the go. Heating milk and the
subsequent waiting period to let it cool is a thing of the past. Simply eat a
bowl of oats with cold milk. No hassles.
Best Source of Calcium
If you want strong teeth,
have your recommended dose of milk daily.
Energy Booster
A glass of low-fat milk can provide
even a school going child all the energy he needs to kick start the day.
Excellent Cleanser
Raw milk is
an excellent cleanser. You can dip a cotton ball in raw milk and wipe your face
with it. Rinse off your face with fresh water after 5 minutes. Doing this daily
will provide you with a rusty clean skin from the inside out, besides making it
fair and supple.
8.
Mashroom
Benefits
Anemia:
Mushrooms are a good source of iron, and
over 90% of the nutritive iron value can be absorbed by the body, which
promotes the formation of red blood cells and keeps people healthy and
functioning at their full potential.
Breast Cancer & Prostate Cancer
Diabetes:
Mushrooms are an ideal low-energy diet for diabetics. They have no fats, no cholesterol,
very low levels of carbohydrates, high protein content, and a wealth of
vitamins and minerals. They also contain a lot of water and fiber.
9.
Pomegranate
Benefits
Natural
Aphrodisiac
Pomegranates have been associated with fertility and
abundance for centuries because of its Viagra effect.
Reduce Arthritis & Joint Pain
Pomegranates make the list for natural
arthritis treatments since they’re a source of antioxidants called
flavonols, which act as anti-inflammatory agents in the body.
Lower
Blood Pressure
The juice of pomegranate seeds contains different
types of antioxidants and bioactive polyphenols that have been reported to promote cardiovascular health,
including healthy blood pressure levels, through several mechanisms.
Improve Memory
Studies
have reported memory and other cognitive benefits of polyphenols, which are
found abundantly in pomegranate seeds and their juice.
10.
Olive oil
Benefits
Sex life
Extra virgin olive oil may even improve your
sex life. Casanova must have had excellent circulation for all those conquests;
olive oil boosts circulation to all areas of the body, including those hard to
reach erogenous zones.
Weight loss secret
weapon
A diet rich in
extra virgin olive oil may deliver greater and longer lasting weight loss results than a low-fat diet.
Diabetes preventive
Eating extra
virgin olive oil as part of a balanced diet may help prevent or delay the onset
of diabetes
Pain relief
Extra virgin
olive oil contains a substance called oleocanthal, which has anti-inflammatory
agents, meaning olive oil is like a natural Ibuprofen.
Skin saviour
Mental agility
Olive oil is rich
in monounsaturated fat, which research suggests helps prevent or slow down the
cognitive decline associated with diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Immune system
Loaded with
antioxidants – vital for strengthening and protecting your immune system –
extra virgin olive oil may help you become more resistant to infection. This
wide range of important antioxidants isn’t found in other oils.
Pregnancy aid
Not only can
olive oil application assist in avoiding stretch marks, consuming extra virgin
olive oil while pregnant may improve your child’s psychomotor reflexes and
more.
Longevity
Since extra
virgin olive oil assists in the prevention and/or reduced impact of so many
diseases – including certain cancers – it’s no exaggeration to say it may even
help you live longer. Not bad for something that’s also delicious.
It is therefore necessary to ensure that the physical body is kept healthy so that the soul and spirit may also remain healthy thus in turn aiding the believer in the service of both his spiritual and material attainment.May Allah Grant us with good health. Ameen.
