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Immune-Boosting Benefits of White Button Mushrooms
White button mushrooms are the most widely available and commonly consumed mushroom. All types of mushroom are health-beneficial but recent research has ...
Tuesday, August 10 2010 - by SoundHealth
Rosemary Is a Powerful Brain and Nerve Tonic
Rosemary is a wonderfully fragrant and intensely-flavored herb which has a range of health-enhancing properties, making it an essential herb to have in ...
Wednesday, August 04 2010 - by SoundHealth
Watermelon Is Replenishing and Rich in Antioxidants
Deliciously sweet and refreshing, the watermelon is a tasty thirst-quenching summer fruit that is also packed with the antioxidants vitamin C and vitamin ...
Monday, July 19 2010 - by SoundHealth
Flaxseed Diet Reduces Severity of Ovarian Cancer
Flax seeds are a healthy super seed that contain many health-boosting nutrients. Flaxseed is the richest plant source of alpha-linolenic acid, one type ...
Tuesday, June 29 2010 - by SoundHealth
Drinking Beetroot Juice Significantly Lowers Blood Pressure
The vegetable beetroot has many powerful health benefits. It is a powerful cancer-fighter and also helps to reduce inflammation, due to the beneficial ...
Tuesday, June 29 2010 - by SoundHealth
Vitamin K Lowers Cancer Risk
Vitamin K is an often overlooked nutrient but not only is it essential for many bodily functions, it also has an impressive array of benefits, including ...
Friday, April 30 2010 - by SoundHealth
Brown Rice Offers Cardiovascular Protection
Rice is naturally high in fiber and other healthful nutrients so is generally a healthful addition to the diet. However, not all rice is equally nutritious, ...
Friday, April 30 2010 - by SoundHealth
Sauerkraut Is A Health Food Packed with Cancer-Fighting Compounds
Fermented cabbage - otherwise known as sauerkraut - offers remarkable health benefits. When foods such as cabbage are fermented, their digestibility and ...
Friday, April 30 2010 - by SoundHealth
Millet: An Easily Digested Healthy Whole Grain
Millet is a delicious cereal grain that is much-ignored but has many valuable health benefits. Although it is a common ingredient in bird seed, it has ...
Wednesday, April 21 2010 - by SoundHealth
Broccoli Is Packed with Nutrients and Is a Potent Cancer-Fighter
Broccoli is a versatile, highly nutritious vegetable; in fact it tops the list of common vegetables for nutrient content. It is high in many valuable ...
Thursday, April 15 2010 - by SoundHealth
The Many Health Benefits of Garlic
Garlic is one of the most impressive and potent of natural foods, with its powerful antibiotic, antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties, garlic ...
Monday, April 12 2010 - by SoundHealth
Vitamin C: An Amazing Super-Nutrient With Powerful Healing Properties
Vitamin C in a wonder nutrient that has powerful antioxidant properties. It naturally protects every cell in the body from damage caused by free radicals ...
Thursday, April 01 2010 - by SoundHealth
Phytonutrients Explained
Phytochemicals or phytonutrients are chemical compounds that naturally occur in plants, and have protective, disease-preventing properties. A variety ...
Thursday, April 01 2010 - by SoundHealth
Green Beans Are Packed with Valuable Fitness-Building Nutrients
Green beans, also called string beans, are a variety of legume, and the relative of peas, peanuts, lentils and other varieties of dried beans. They are ...
Monday, March 29 2010 - by SoundHealth
Vitamin D: The Super-Nutrient That Is Essential For Good Health
It's becoming increasingly clear from all the new research is that vitamin D deficiency may be the root cause behind many degenerative diseases. Insufficient ...
Thursday, March 25 2010 - by SoundHealth
Coconut Oil For Beautiful Skin and Hair
Coconut oil is a natural and highly beneficial oil for healthy, youthful, disease-free skin and hair. When coconut oil is applied topically or taken ...
Monday, March 15 2010 - by SoundHealth
Eat a Variety of Vegetables for Better Health
Almost every vegetable that that has been studied has been found to contain substances that benefit health, from the heart and blood, to countering the ...
Friday, March 12 2010 - by SoundHealth
The Amazing Benefits of Coconut Oil As A Food and Medicine
Coconut oil possesses remarkable healing properties and has been used as both a food and medicine around the world for centuries. Modern research has ...
Thursday, March 11 2010 - by SoundHealth
Eggs Are A Superfood
Scientists have found that eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense foods available, and they should be considered a superfood, due to their ability to ...
Wednesday, March 10 2010 - by SoundHealth
Enzymes in Food Provide Health and Longevity
Enzymes are complex proteins that act as catalysts in almost every biochemical process that takes place in the body. Their activity depends on the presence ...
Monday, March 08 2010 - by SoundHealth
Vitamin A Is a Powerful Antioxidant and All-Important Nutrient
Vitamin A is an all-important nutrient on which many chemical processes in the body depend. Without adequate levels of vitamin A, proteins, minerals and ...
Monday, March 08 2010 - by SoundHealth
Vitamin E: One Of the Most Powerful Natural Antioxidants
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that is found in a wide selection of foods, but many people do not get sufficient amounts from their diet. Generally, ...
Thursday, February 25 2010 - by SoundHealth
Why the Sweetener Aspartame Is a Deadly Toxin
Aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in diet sodas and other sugar-free foods, is one of the most toxic substances that is added to food. This sweetener, ...
Thursday, February 25 2010 - by SoundHealth
Zinc: A Key Mineral for Fertility, Resistance to Disease and Overall Good Health
Zinc is a greatly ignored but incredibly important mineral that is essential for many processes, from healthy reproduction and growth, to resistance to ...
Wednesday, February 24 2010 - by SoundHealth
Radishes: Rich in Vitamin C and Great for Digestive Health
The Radish is the root of a plant closely related to mustard and has similar health properties. It is rich in vital nutrients like vitamin C, provides ...
Monday, February 22 2010 - by SoundHealth
Buckwheat Is A Protein-Rich Healthful Food
Buckwheat is a wonderful health-giving food that provides a nutritious, protein-packed, gluten-free alternative to grains like wheat. Buckwheat ...
Tuesday, February 09 2010 - by SoundHealth
The Huge Importance of Omega-3 Fats in the Diet
Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid - it is essential for optimal health. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) include both omega-3 fats and omega-6 fats. EFAs ...
Wednesday, January 27 2010 - by SoundHealth
Latest Research on the Amazing Super-Nutrient Vitamin D
From the health of your immune system to the prevention of many diseases including cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's, depression, and even protecting against ...
Monday, January 25 2010 - by SoundHealth
Obesity and Diabetes Caused By Food Sweetener Fructose
Scientists have proved for the first time that fructose, a cheap form of sugar used in thousands of food products and soft drinks, can damage human metabolism ...
Monday, January 25 2010 - by SoundHealth
The Link Between Sugar and Mental Health
Sugar is harmful to the body; it is a disease-causing artificial substance, devoid of nutrients and is linked to many diseases affecting society, including ...
Monday, January 25 2010 - by SoundHealth
Vitamin B12: The Energy Nutrient Crucial For Brain and Blood Health
Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin, is one of the eight B vitamins. It is a significantly important nutrient for the body, and has a key role in the normal ...
Friday, January 22 2010 - by SoundHealth
Pistachios: The Heart-Healthy Nuts That Protect Against Cancer
Pistachio nuts not only taste great, they're also packed with heaps of healthful nutrients and have anti-cancer, heart-health and eye health benefits. ...
Tuesday, January 19 2010 - by SoundHealth
Authentic Narrations About Talbina and Talbina Recipe
Authentic Narrations About Talbina Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) used to recommend talbina for the sick and for the one grieving over a dead ...
Tuesday, November 24 2009 - by HealthyMuslim
Probiotics: The Key to Better Health
Growing research is finding that one of the keys to good health can be found in our guts - specifically, in the bacteria that live in the digestive tract. ...
Tuesday, November 24 2009 - by SoundHealth
Sage As A Medicinal Herb
Sage is a potent herb with many uses both in the kitchen and medicinally. Its range of health-enhancing properties includes improving brain health, regulating ...
Wednesday, November 18 2009 - by SoundHealth
Co-Enzyme Q10: A Vital Energy-Boosting, Health Promoting Nutrient
This valuable nutrient is a powerful antioxidant that has many essential roles in the body. It is vital for providing energy to cells, promoting cell ...
Friday, November 13 2009 - by SoundHealth
Flush Out Toxic Heavy Metals With Coriander
Coriander, or cilantro, is a remarkable healing plant and it is unusual in that its leaves are used as a herb and its seeds as a spice. This versatile ...
Friday, November 13 2009 - by SoundHealth
Eat A Range of Colorful Phytonutrient-Rich Foods For Optimum Health
All plants contain phytontutrients- also known as phytochemicals, which are naturally occurring compounds that are beneficial for health. Many phytonutrients ...
Tuesday, November 10 2009 - by SoundHealth
Ways to Improve Digestion
Correctly combining foods is associated with considerably improving digestion. Good digestion is crucial for our long-term health and well-being. If we ...
Wednesday, November 04 2009 - by SoundHealth
Maintain An Acid / Alkaline Balance For Optimum Health
For optimum health, the body needs balanced quantities of acid and alkaline foods, and it functions at its best when its internal environment is slightly ...
Monday, November 02 2009 - by SoundHealth
Cantaloupe Melon: An Excellent Source of Antioxidant Vitamins A and C
The cantaloupe melon is a deliciously sweet fruit with detoxifying and disease-fighting properties. It provides very high levels of the beneficial antioxidant ...
Tuesday, October 20 2009 - by SoundHealth
Cashew Nuts Are Mineral-Rich and Fat-Burning
The cashew nut is a delicious nut that has a lower fat content than many other nuts and provides an instant and nutritious snack. It helps to replenish ...
Friday, October 16 2009 - by SoundHealth
Why Butter Is Better
Butter is a natural food with many health benefits, and when eaten in moderation does not cause disease, in fact it contains many beneficial substances ...
Tuesday, October 13 2009 - by SoundHealth
Rocket: A Spicy Salad Leaf With Potent Health Benefits
This hot, peppery leaf is packed with essential disease-fighting nutrients, and is a healthful way to liven up a salad. Rocket, also known as arugula, ...
Monday, October 12 2009 - by SoundHealth
Whole Grains Explained
Whole grains are cereal grains that contain all essential parts of the grain, in contrast to refined grains, like white flour, in which most of these ...
Friday, October 09 2009 - by SoundHealth
Glutathione: A Vital and Powerful Antioxidant For Health
Glutathione is an amazing powerful antioxidant; is found in all cells of the body and is essential for maximum antioxidant activity from all other antioxidants. ...
Wednesday, October 07 2009 - by SoundHealth
Blackcurrants are an Excellent Source of Vitamin C and Potassium
Blackcurrants are tart, uniquely flavored berries that are an exceptionally rich source of vitamin C, containing four times as much as an equivalent weight ...
Friday, October 02 2009 - by SoundHealth
Mustard Seeds Help to Remove Harmful Toxins
Mustard seeds have unique healing properties. They protect the lungs in many ways and have a warming effect which makes them useful for fighting infections ...
Tuesday, September 29 2009 - by SoundHealth
Resveratrol: The Super-Nutrient For Cancer, Heart Health and Longevity
Resveratrol is a potent antioxidant found in many foods, especially grapes. It is a powerful nutrient that supports increased lifespan and helps to protect ...
Tuesday, September 29 2009 - by SoundHealth
Chia Seeds: A Highly Nutritious and Versatile Superfood
Chia seeds are a great example of a super-seed; they are a concentrated source of health-promoting nutrients that are comparable to flax seeds, but unlike ...
Monday, September 28 2009 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Leeks Are Beneficial for the Excretory System
The scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his Prophetic Medicine mentioned some of the health benefits of leeks. He said that when leeks were cooked and eaten, or ...
Tuesday, September 22 2009 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Cheese Is Good for the Stomach
The scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his Prophetic Medicine said regarding cheese: "The moist unsalted cheese is good for the stomach and passes easily into ...
Thursday, September 17 2009 - by SoundHealth
Artichokes Are Excellent for Digestive Health
This wonderful vegetable has many detoxifying qualities; it has numerous benefits for the digestive system, provides a variety of beneficial nutrients ...
Tuesday, September 15 2009 - by SoundHealth
Protein-Rich Pine Nuts Are Beneficial for Weight Loss
Pine nuts are full of protein and minerals; these small kernels can not only aid the prevention of disease, but they are also a useful weight loss aid, ...
Tuesday, September 15 2009 - by SoundHealth
Chard Is Packed With Health-Promoting Nutrients
Chard is a green vegetable with an exceptionally impressive list of health promoting nutrients. Its high beta-carotene content makes it beneficial for ...
Monday, September 14 2009 - by SoundHealth
The Dangers of Sugar
Sugar is found in all kinds of foods and drinks, in many different forms. But sugar is actually an artificial, harmful substance, devoid of all nutrients, ...
Wednesday, September 09 2009 - by SoundHealth
Eggplant Has Disease-Fighting Properties
The aubergine, or eggplant as it is also known as, contains powerful and protective qualities for health. Its phytonutrients help to remove harmful free ...
Friday, September 04 2009 - by SoundHealth
Romaine Lettuce: An Excellent Source of Vitamin C
Romaine lettuce, also known as cos lettuce, is the most nutritious of all lettuces and is an excellent source of vitamin C - more than five times that ...
Thursday, September 03 2009 - by SoundHealth
The Superiority of Raw Honey
Raw honey, which has not been pasteurized, clarified or filtered, contains an abundance of vitamins and minerals, and is a natural and powerful medicine, ...
Thursday, August 27 2009 - by SoundHealth
Courgettes Are Low in Calories and High in Nutrients
The cougette, also known as zucchini, is an energizing food that provides numerous vitamins and minerals, helping to keep energy levels high and blood ...
Tuesday, August 25 2009 - by SoundHealth
Unrefined Wheat Is A Highly Nutritious, Energy-Providing Food
Wheat is the most commonly used and vitally important staple grain worldwide. It is used to make a variety of popular food products such as bread, pasta, ...
Thursday, July 16 2009 - by SoundHealth
Oats Are Packed With Health-Promoting Benefits
Regularly eating all forms of whole grains are associated with good health, but oats in particular have special qualities and a host of health benefits. ...
Wednesday, July 15 2009 - by SoundHealth
Kale: A Highly Nutritionally Dense Vegetable
Kale is one of the most nutritious of the dark, leafy green vegetables; its high vitamin C content helps to boost the immune system, and it is one of ...
Thursday, July 02 2009 - by SoundHealth
The Health-Protective Benefits of Cauliflower
The cauliflower has many health-promoting attributes. It provides powerful backup for the liver in cleansing the body and removing toxins that cause cell ...
Tuesday, June 30 2009 - by SoundHealth
Peanuts Rival Fruits in Their Antioxidant Capacity
Peanuts are a wonderful and highly nutritious food, and contrary to popular belief, they do not cause weight gain. In fact, a 2007 study found that people ...
Tuesday, June 30 2009 - by SoundHealth
Turmeric: A Remarkably Powerful Disease-Protective Spice
Turmeric is a very versatile, vividly colored spice with powerful antioxidant and health protective properties. It contains curcumin, a strong antioxidant ...
Monday, June 29 2009 - by SoundHealth
Cinnamon Has Many Healing Benefits
Cinnamon has many unique healing properties, and this revitalizing spice is both a useful addition to the kitchen and provides natural relief for a variety ...
Friday, June 26 2009 - by SoundHealth
Spices As Powerful Healers: More Potent Than Aspirin in Reducing Blood Clots
Spices not only add flavor to food and help to liven it up, but research is now showing that spices have many health benefits. A new study has found that ...
Wednesday, June 24 2009 - by SoundHealth
Blackberries: Exceptionally High in Disease-Fighting Antioxidants
Blackberries are one of the most nutrient-dense of all berries; they packed with powerful antioxidants such as vitamins E and C, folate and fiber, making ...
Wednesday, June 24 2009 - by SoundHealth
Magnesium: A Marvelous Mineral
Magnesium, like all minerals, cannot be made in our body and must therefore be plentiful in our diet in order for us to remain healthy. However, many ...
Monday, June 22 2009 - by SoundHealth
The Importance of Saturated Fats in the Diet
Saturated fats have been labeled as "bad" fats, and a common misunderstanding is that reducing saturated fats or fats from the diet altogether means weight ...
Wednesday, June 17 2009 - by SoundHealth
Sesame Provides A Highly Nutritious Health Boost
The tiny sesame seeds add both taste and essential nutrients to a variety of sweet and savory dishes. These valuable health-boosters fight cancer and ...
Monday, June 15 2009 - by SoundHealth
Black Pepper Is More Than Just a Condiment
Black pepper is the most commonly used, but underrated spice. It does more that just add flavor to food; black pepper has been found to act as a powerful ...
Thursday, June 11 2009 - by SoundHealth
Alfalfa Sprouts: A Highly Nutrient Dense Food
All types of sprouts are nutritious and energy-giving, but the tiny, delicate alfalfa variety is the best of a very good bunch. Sprouting seeds and ...
Tuesday, June 09 2009 - by SoundHealth
Grapefruit: A Powerful Detoxifier
Sharp and tangy with an underlying sweetness, the grapefruit has a juiciness that rivals that of the orange and boasts many of the same health promoting ...
Tuesday, June 09 2009 - by SoundHealth
Cranberries are Great Immunity Boosters
Cranberries are tiny, but tasty infection-fighting fruits packed with antioxidant vitamin C and natural anti-bacterial properties and have been proven ...
Monday, June 08 2009 - by SoundHealth
Raspberries: Packed With Antioxidants To Fight Infections And Cancer
Raspberries are deliciously sweet and soft berries packed with powerful antioxidants, which fight off infections, protect against cancer and promote overall ...
Friday, June 05 2009 - by SoundHealth
Apricot: The Small Fruit with Big Health Benefits
These fragrant fruits are bursting with nutrients and are delicious eaten fresh or dried. Apricots contain a wide range of protective plant chemicals, ...
Wednesday, June 03 2009 - by SoundHealth
Potassium: A Mineral With Many Essential Roles
Of all the essential minerals, potassium is probably the least understood by many, but it is absolutely essential for many reasons. It is needed to maintain ...
Tuesday, June 02 2009 - by SoundHealth
Health Benefits of Corn
Corn is a highly nutritious food that is particularly rich in immune-boosting vitamins and minerals that benefit heart health, and reduce the risk of ...
Thursday, May 28 2009 - by SoundHealth
Cabbage Has Detoxifying and Cancer-Protective Properties
Cabbage is a widely available, versatile vegetable that contains a whole variety of nutrients that help to remove harmful toxins from the body, defend ...
Tuesday, May 26 2009 - by SoundHealth
The Spice Cumin Is Excellent For Digestion
Cumin is a distinctly fragrant and tasty spice that has many digestive and detoxifying properties for the body. Cumin is related to coriander and ...
Friday, May 22 2009 - by SoundHealth
Passion Fruit: An Excellent Source of Vitamin C
Dense with vitamins, this intensely fragrant fruit with edible seeds is not only delicious, it is an effective energy booster and research has found that ...
Wednesday, May 20 2009 - by SoundHealth
Cloves Provide Natural Pain Relief
This fresh-tasting spice is naturally antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, and is therefore not only useful in the kitchen but also as a herbal medicine. ...
Wednesday, May 20 2009 - by SoundHealth
Parsley Is Antioxidant-Rich and Cancer-Protective
Parsley is much more than a decorative garnish on the plate. This vibrantly green and flavorful herb contains a wealth of nutrients that make it a ...
Monday, May 18 2009 - by SoundHealth
Oregano Is A Powerful Antioxidant
The herb oregano is one of the best antioxidants in the kitchen, and as well as its culinary uses, it is also associated with preventing cancer, and has ...
Friday, May 15 2009 - by SoundHealth
The Immunity-Boosting Power of Oranges
Juicy and sweet, oranges are bursting with immunity-boosting vitamins, and although they are best know for their vitamin C content, they also contain ...
Thursday, May 14 2009 - by SoundHealth
Tomatoes: The Cancer-Protective Superfood
The tomato is an immensely popular and versatile food that is rich in the vital antioxidant lycopene, which helps fight against cancerous cell formation ...
Tuesday, May 12 2009 - by SoundHealth
Strawberries are Cancer-Fighting and Health-Protective
Strawberries are fragrantly sweet and juicy, and this popular fruit contains a wealth of cancer-fighting, health-protective nutrition. Strawberries ...
Monday, May 11 2009 - by SoundHealth
Potatoes Have Many Health Benefits
Potatoes contain a variety of phytonutrients that have antioxidant activity. Unfortunately, many people eat potatoes in the form of greasy French fries ...
Friday, May 08 2009 - by SoundHealth
Mango: A Nutrient-Dense Superfood
This aromatic, sweet-flavored tropical fruit not only tastes delicious, it is a source of extremely powerful, protective antioxidants and a variety of ...
Thursday, May 07 2009 - by SoundHealth
Pears Are Easily Digestible and Hypoallergenic
Juicy and sweet, pears are a nutrient-rich and fiber-packed food with strong antioxidant activity that helps to fight damaged cells in the body, and have ...
Thursday, May 07 2009 - by SoundHealth
Nutritional Benefits of Fennel
Fennel has many culinary and medicinal uses, both of the fresh plant and its seeds. It is used as a natural remedy for many ailments, including digestion, ...
Tuesday, May 05 2009 - by SoundHealth
Natural Salt Is Vital For Good Health
Salt is essential for good health, although it has been implicated in contributing to conditions like high blood pressure and heart disease. But there ...
Friday, May 01 2009 - by SoundHealth
Beans and Pulses for Better Health and Digestion
Beans are packed full of essential nutrients like fiber, protein, starches and many vitamins and minerals. Pound for pound, beans contain almost as much ...
Wednesday, April 29 2009 - by SoundHealth
Guavas Are Exceptionally High in Vitamin C
The guava is a highly scented tropical fruit exceptionally high in vitamin C and rich in other beneficial nutrients and phytochemicals, and boasts many ...
Tuesday, April 28 2009 - by SoundHealth
Limes Are An Excellent Immune-Boosting Food
Limes, like lemons are an antioxidant-rich, immunity-boosting citrus fruit. They not only enhance the flavor of foods, but contain potential anti-carcinogenic ...
Monday, April 27 2009 - by SoundHealth
Walnuts Fight Inflammation, Boost Brain Power and Much More
Walnuts are full of beneficial nutrients such as essential fats, and this powerful snack is associated with fighting inflammation, boosting heart health ...
Thursday, April 23 2009 - by SoundHealth
The Nutritional, Antioxidant and Cleansing Power of Lemons
Lemons are an extrememly useful and health beneficial fruit, with their fresh taste and nutritional, antioxidant and cleansing powers, they contain a ...
Wednesday, April 22 2009 - by SoundHealth
Spinach: Health Benefits of this Green Vegetable
Spinach, like all dark green vegetables, is packed full of beneficial nutrients. Although well known for being an excellent source of iron and folic acid, ...
Tuesday, April 21 2009 - by SoundHealth
Chickpeas: Packed with Vitamins, Protein and Minerals
Chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) are an excellent nutritional choice as they are high in fiber, protein and rich in minerals that support the ...
Friday, April 17 2009 - by SoundHealth
Tea Contains Health-Promoting Polyphenols
From green, black and white, teas are packed full of flavonoids and other health beneficial antioxidants. Studies have associated some teas with relieving ...
Sunday, April 12 2009 - by SoundHealth
Some Health Benefits of Sprouts
Sprouts are a fresh, natural food that provide an abundance of vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes. Numerous scientific studies have shown the importance ...
Wednesday, April 08 2009 - by SoundHealth
Peppers are Packed with Beneficial Antioxidants
The versatile bell pepper is a rich source of some of the best nutrients available, including vitamin C, beta-carotene and lycopene, all which have a ...
Tuesday, April 07 2009 - by SoundHealth
Foods Ranked Highest in Antioxidant Content
A study published in 2006 ranked 50 most commonly eaten foods in the U.S. by their antioxidant content, and revealed which foods had the highest levels ...
Tuesday, April 07 2009 - by SoundHealth
Health Benefits of Cardamom
Cardamom is a sweetly aromatic spice that is used for both cooking and healing purposes. Cardamom refers to two varieties of spice from the ginger ...
Tuesday, April 07 2009 - by SoundHealth
Five Beneficial Nuts to Add to Your Diet
Nuts are packed with vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids, and are rich in protein and fiber. They make a convenient and satisfying snack food. ...
Wednesday, April 01 2009 - by SoundHealth
Peas: An Excellent Source of Fiber and Beneficial Proteins
Peas are packed with all kinds of health-beneficial nutrients, and new research has shown that proteins from the garden pea are associated with relieving ...
Monday, March 30 2009 - by SoundHealth
Sweet Potato: An Antioxidant Rich, Anti-Inflammatory Food
The sweet potato is a naturally sweet vegetable that is packed with nutrients and health benefits. The sweet potato is not actually a potato or a yam; ...
Friday, March 27 2009 - by SoundHealth
Live Yoghurt Associated with Eliminating Bad Breath, Aiding Digestion and More
Yoghurt that has probiotic cultures added to it is associated with many health benefits including aiding digestion by helping the gut work properly, banishing ...
Wednesday, March 25 2009 - by SoundHealth
Avocados Provide Super Nutrition
Avocados are a super food packed with essential nutrients; they are easy to digest and are rich in natural antibiotic and antifungal chemicals. Avocados ...
Tuesday, March 24 2009 - by SoundHealth
Mushrooms are Nutritionally Dense and Have Cancer-Fighting Properties
Mushrooms have long been used in cooking and for medicinal benefits, and modern research has now proven health benefits such as their cancer-fighting ...
Monday, March 23 2009 - by SoundHealth
Superiority of Honey in Treating Coughs
First, the study in question: Ian M. Paul, MD, MSc; Jessica Beiler, MPH; Amyee McMonagle, RN; Michele L. Shaffer, PhD; Laura Duda, MD; Cheston M. Berlin ...
Monday, March 23 2009 - by HealthyMuslim
Ibn al-Qayyim on the Benefits of Vinegar
Ibn al-Qayyim said in "the Prophetic Medicine" regarding vinegar: Muslim relates in his Saheeh, from Jaabir bin Abdullaah that the Messenger of Allaah ...
Monday, March 23 2009 - by HealthyMuslim
Carob: A Nutritionally Superior Alternative to Chocolate
Carob is a natural food that has a slightly sweet taste resembling chocolate, but unlike chocolate it contains no stimulants and has been found to improve ...
Monday, March 23 2009 - by SoundHealth
Eating More Broccoli Protects Against Cancer - Study Shows How
Another article illustrating the fact that the right type of diet makes your body function as normal and protects you from chronic diseases, and that ...
Sunday, March 22 2009 - by HealthyMuslim
Vitamin D Is A Key Player in Overall Health of Many Body Organs
Here we have another article summarising decades of research on the essential nature of Vitamin D to a large number of body organs and their biochemical ...
Sunday, March 22 2009 - by HealthyMuslim
Prevent Common Cold With Garlic - Double Blind Placebo Controlled Study
Here's a good study on the prevention of the common cold with garlic, and its another illustration of the fact that there is plenty to be found in natural ...
Saturday, March 21 2009 - by HealthyMuslim
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to More Colds and Flu
We see more and more research establishing that deficiencies in certain nutrients underlie a very wide range of disease conditions. Disease is the result ...
Saturday, March 21 2009 - by HealthyMuslim
Quinoa: A Highly Nutritious Substitute for Grains
Quinoa is a versatile, amino-acid packed food that is highly nutritious and has many health benefits. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is often though ...
Friday, March 20 2009 - by SoundHealth
Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali: The Foundational Principle Of All The Principles of Medicine
The great scholar, Ibn Rajab al-Hanbalee (rahimahullaah), in his book Jaami ul-'Uloom wal-Hikam (an explanation of an-Nawawee's Forty Hadeeth) quotes ...
Thursday, March 19 2009 - by HealthyMuslim
Fascinating Facts about Bananas
Bananas are an excellent natural fast food, providing 'moderate-releasing' sugars that give an instant, sustained energy boost, without the side effects ...
Wednesday, March 18 2009 - by SoundHealth
The Superfood Flax
Flax seeds and flaxseed oil are well-known for their many nutritional benefits and are frequently mentioned as a wonder-food. But what are they, and why ...
Tuesday, March 17 2009 - by SoundHealth
New Research on the Powerful Benefits of Garlic
Garlic is a potent herb with well known anti-inflammatory and anti microbial properties, and new research suggests that garlic is also a powerful antioxidant ...
Tuesday, March 17 2009 - by SoundHealth
Health Benefits of Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts contain beneficial nutrients that boost the body's defenses and protect against diseases. Research has proven that these cruciferous ...
Monday, March 02 2009 - by SoundHealth
Reasons to Eat Papaya
The papaya is a delicious fruit with innumerable nutritional benefits, including helping digestion and reducing the risk of cancer. The papaya is ...
Thursday, February 26 2009 - by SoundHealth
Dark Chocolate in Moderation is Beneficial
Chocolate is known to be an unhealthy food high in sugar and fat, but research has shown that raw, dark chocolate is good for you, and has health benefits. Chocolate ...
Wednesday, February 25 2009 - by SoundHealth
Soak Your Grains for Maximum Benefit
Whole grains like brown rice or rolled oats contain more fiber and nutrients than refined, processed grains so it makes sense to eat more of them. However, ...
Wednesday, February 25 2009 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: The Benefits of Olive Oil
Ibn al-Qayyim described the benefits of olive oil in his Prophetic Medicine. He said that the characteristics of olive oil corresponded to the type of ...
Monday, February 16 2009 - by SoundHealth
Seven Anti-Ageing Foods
Eating a balanced diet can not only keep us fit and healthy on the inside, what we eat can also help our skin look younger and help us age gracefully. ...
Thursday, February 12 2009 - by SoundHealth
The Dietary Fat, Cholesterol and Heart Hypothesis: What if Bad Fat Isn't So Bad?
An article that very concisely gives a good and accurate overall picture of the saturated-fat heart disease hypothesis. What if bad fat isn't so bad? ...
Tuesday, February 10 2009 - by HealthyMuslim
Food Combining For Optimum Nutrition: Food Categories
An earlier article introduced the concept of food combining, which follows the basic principle of avoiding foods that don't go well together (in the same ...
Tuesday, February 10 2009 - by SoundHealth
Do Eggs Increase Cholesterol and Increase Risk of Coronary Heart Disease?
In this article we will investigate whether the cholesterol content of the egg is harmful to health, particularly in relation to heart disease. We have ...
Tuesday, February 10 2009 - by HealthyMuslim
Blueberries are Packed with Antioxidants
Blueberries are a great superfood; they are packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and full of flavor and sweetness. These tiny berries have many health ...
Tuesday, February 10 2009 - by SoundHealth
Chili Peppers Have Powerful Health Benefits
Chili peppers are known for their heat and are frequently used to add spice and zest to dishes. But these fiery plants also have many benefits for health, ...
Sunday, February 08 2009 - by SoundHealth
Food Combining for Optimum Nutrition: The Acid/Alkaline Balance
For optimum health, the body needs balanced quantities of acid / alkaline substances (vitamins, amino acids, fatty acids, minerals). The acidity or ...
Saturday, February 07 2009 - by SoundHealth
The Prophetic Medicine: Milk As A Cure For Disease And A Great Video Interview on Real Milk, Immunity and Nutrition
This is a very informative video on raw milk in the form of an interview with Mark Mcafee, owner of Organic Pastures dairy in California. There is a lot ...
Thursday, February 05 2009 - by HealthyMuslim
Food Combining for Optimum Nutrition: The Basics
Food combining follows the simple idea that proteins and starches should not be combined in the same meal, because they are digested by the body in different ...
Thursday, February 05 2009 - by SoundHealth
Why Choose Organic Food?
Much of the food available to us has been produced using pesticides, antibiotics, artificial additives and genetically modified organisms. These can accumulate ...
Wednesday, February 04 2009 - by SoundHealth
Cruciferous Vegetables Proven to Prevent Cancer
Research is continually showing the benefits of eating a diet high in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. These ...
Thursday, January 29 2009 - by SoundHealth
Kiwifruit Boosts Immune Function
Two varieties of kiwifruit may help boost immune function and respond to infection, according to research published in the Proceedings of the Nutrition ...
Wednesday, January 28 2009 - by SoundHealth
Why We Need Protein in our Diets
Protein is one of the three macronutrients found in food; the other two are fats and carbohydrates. Protein accounts for 20 percent of our body weight, ...
Wednesday, January 28 2009 - by SoundHealth
Almonds Can Control Weight
The great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his Prophetic Medicine mentioned that almonds were beneficial for health, especially when eaten with dates and figs. ...
Tuesday, January 27 2009 - by SoundHealth
Apples For A Healthy Heart
A study has found that eating apples can offer protective effects against metabolic syndrome, which is a cluster of symptoms related to increased heart ...
Monday, January 26 2009 - by SoundHealth
Carrots Have Many Health Benefits
Carrots are a versatile vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked. They are best known for their benefits for the eyesight, but carrots have also shown ...
Monday, January 26 2009 - by SoundHealth
Coriander: A Beneficial Herb and Spice
The scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his Prophetic Medicine mentions coriander and the benefits of eating coriander with certain meat to rectify its negative ...
Thursday, January 22 2009 - by SoundHealth
Watercress: A Great Superfood Packed with Vitamin C and Iron
Ibn al-Qayyim refers to cress in his "Prophetic Medicine" and makes reference to the variety of its uses (in reference to its seeds). Watercress is ...
Thursday, January 22 2009 - by SoundHealth
Healthy Snack Ideas
When you're feeling peckish, do you reach for the nearest bag of crisps or chocolate bar? Why not grab a snack that is going to make you feel good, as ...
Wednesday, January 21 2009 - by SoundHealth
Minimal Processing of Fruit Does not Lose Its Nutritional Value
A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has found that minimal processing of certain fruits, i.e. cutting up and chilling-does ...
Wednesday, January 21 2009 - by SoundHealth
Unpasteurised Milk Treats Childrens Asthma and Allergies
Here are some research papers on some benefits of "raw milk". The first paper involves a study of almost 15,000 children from five different European ...
Tuesday, January 20 2009 - by abuiyaad
Pineapples Are Packed with Health Benefits
Pineapples are a juicy and vibrantly tropical-flavored fruit packed with antioxidants, and substances found in the pineapple have been linked to beneficial ...
Monday, January 19 2009 - by SoundHealth
Asparagus: An Excellent Source of Folic Acid
Asparagus is a great-tasting vegetable with many health benefits due to its high folic acid content and other valuable vitamins and minerals. Asparagus ...
Monday, January 19 2009 - by SoundHealth
Composition of Nigella Sativa (Black Seed)
The beneficial and well-known black seed oil comes from the Nigella sativa plant, an annual flowering plant with pale blue and white flowers, and a large ...
Monday, January 19 2009 - by SoundHealth
The Power of Peppermint
Peppermint has been used to treat abdominal problems for thousands of years. Studies have now shown this fragrant herb has benefits for digestive and ...
Friday, January 16 2009 - by SoundHealth
Cherries Are Packed With Antioxidants
Cherries are rich in antioxidants like their distant fruit cousin the blueberry, and contain compounds like lycopene and beta-carotene, helpful for boosting ...
Friday, January 16 2009 - by SoundHealth
Talbina: Relaxation For the Heart of the Sick Person
Talbina is a soothing broth made from ground barley that has many healing properties. It is mentioned by Ibn al-Qayyim in his great work on "The Prophetic ...
Thursday, January 15 2009 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Barley Has Many Healing Properties
Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned in his Prophetic Medicine about the health benefits of the barley grain. He said that a broth of boiled barley in water was beneficial ...
Thursday, January 15 2009 - by SoundHealth
Fruit and Vegetables that Contain the Most Pesticides
A list was published recently by the Environmental Working Group (a not-for-profit organization based in the U.S), on the fruits and vegetables with the ...
Wednesday, January 14 2009 - by SoundHealth
Health-Promoting Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds are considered the best whole food source of vitamin E and these nutrient-rich seeds also have many health-promoting benefits. Sunflower ...
Wednesday, January 14 2009 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Celery Is Beneficial for Bad Breath
In his Prophetic Medicine, Ibn al-Qayyim described the health benefits of celery. He said that celery sweetened the breath, opened obstructions of the ...
Wednesday, January 14 2009 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al Qayyim: Oil Preserves Health
Ibn al-Qayyim in his Prophetic Medicine described the beneficial effects of oil for health. He said that when oil was applied to the body after washing ...
Tuesday, January 13 2009 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Healing Through the Sweet-Scented Plants Myrtle and Basil
Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned the health benefits of plants with a sweet scent, in his Prophetic Medicine. He described how two scented plants, myrtle and b ...
Monday, January 12 2009 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Health Benefits of Eggs
The scholar Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned some of the health benefits of eggs in his great work "The Prophetic Medicine". He said that fresh eggs should be ...
Sunday, January 11 2009 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Beet Is Beneficial for Various Skin Conditions
Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned the health benefits of the vegetable beet in his Prophetic Medicine. He said that the juice of the black sort of beet (this is ...
Saturday, January 10 2009 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Marjoram is Beneficial for Headaches, Inflammations and Pain Relief
The scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his Prophetic Medicine mentioned the following benefits of the herb marjoram: Sniffing the herb is beneficial for a he ...
Friday, January 09 2009 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Fresh Water Fish Is More Beneficial
Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned the benefits of eating fish in his Prophetic Medicine. He said that the best fish was that with a pleasing taste, good-smelling, ...
Friday, January 09 2009 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Chicory Is Excellent for the Stomach
Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned in his Prophetic Medicine the benefits of the vegetable and salad leaf chicory. He said that it was: Excellent for the stom ...
Thursday, January 08 2009 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Cress is Beneficial for the Stomach, Asthma and Hair Loss
Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned the health benefits of cress in his Prophetic Medicine. He said that cress was beneficial for: Warming and softening the be ...
Tuesday, January 06 2009 - by SoundHealth
The Spice Nutmeg is Haraam (Unlawful)
Shaykh Muhammad bin Ibraaheem Aal as-Shaykh (rahimahullaah), quoted the research of previous scholars quoting the concensus amongst the four madhhabs ...
Monday, January 05 2009 - by abuiyaad
Ibn al-Qayyim: Quinces are Beneficial When Eaten Cooked
Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned the health benefits of the quince in his Prophetic Medicine. He described some of the benefits of this fruit as being good for ...
Monday, January 05 2009 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Aloe has Many Benefits for Cleansing, Headaches, and Other Ailments
Ibn al-Qayyim in his Prophetic Medicine said about aloe: "Aloe is very beneficial, especially Indian variety; it cleanses the bilious superfluities ...
Monday, January 05 2009 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Dates Are A Nourishing Fruit
Dates are available in abundance throughout the Islamic world, and historically have been a main ingredient in many peoples' diets. So it is not surprising ...
Thursday, January 01 2009 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Lentils Eaten Whole Are More Beneficial
Ibn al-Qayyim described the benefits of lentils in his Prophetic Medicine, saying that eating whole lentils with their skin still intact was more beneficial ...
Wednesday, December 31 2008 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Cucumber is Beneficial When Eaten with Dates
In his work on Prophetic Medicine, the great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned the health benefits of cucumbers. He quoted the Prophetic Hadith relating ...
Wednesday, December 31 2008 - by SoundHealth
Vitamin D - A Gene-Regulating Super Nutrient
Vitamin D has long been known to assist healthy bones by helping to stimulate bone cells to make new bone while enhancing the uptake of calcium into bones. ...
Wednesday, December 31 2008 - by abuiyaad
Ibn al-Qayyim: Senna is An Excellent Medicine
Ibn al-Qayyim described the plant Senna as an excellent medicine in his work on Prophetic Medicine. He said that senna was beneficial for: Constipa ...
Tuesday, December 30 2008 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Raisins Aid Digestion, Are Good For the Memory and Have Many Other Health Benefits
The scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his work "The Prophetic Medicine" described raisins as dried sweet grapes. He said that the best raisins were large-bodied, ...
Tuesday, December 30 2008 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Fenugreek Has Numerous Health Benefits for the Stomach, Throat and Skin
Ibn al-Qayyim described fenugreek in his book on "The Prophetic Medicine" as a leguminous herb. He said that some of the health benefits of this plant ...
Monday, December 29 2008 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Bananas are Beneficial for the Throat, Lungs and Bowel
The great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim described the benefits of eating bananas in his work "The Prophetic Medicine", saying that the benefits were greater when ...
Monday, December 29 2008 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Rice is a Nourishing Grain
Rice is the most consumed grain in the world and the great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his work "The Prophetic Medicine", said that rice is the most nourishing ...
Saturday, December 27 2008 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Watermelon is a Powerful Cleanser
Ibn al-Qayyim detailed the benefits of eating watermelon in his book "The Prophetic Medicine." He said eating watermelon cleanses the body and helps to ...
Thursday, December 25 2008 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Onions are Beneficial for Expelling Toxics, Treating Skin Conditions, Eye and Ear Problems Among Other Benefits
The scholar Ibn al-Qayyim described some of the health benefits of onions in his great work "The Prophetic Medicine." He said that onions were beneficial ...
Thursday, December 25 2008 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Grapes Provide Excellent Nourishment
Ibn al-Qayyim in his great work "The Prophetic Medicine" said that grapes are mentioned six times in the Qur'an, as a fruit of this world as well as of ...
Wednesday, December 24 2008 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Ginger is Beneficial for Digestion, Eyesight and Nausea Among Other Benefits
Ginger (zanjabil) is described by the great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim in his book "The Prophetic Medicine" as a mild cleanser with some of the following benefits ...
Tuesday, December 23 2008 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Figs are a Nourishing Fruit with Great Cleansing Properties
The noble scholar Ibn al-Qayyim talked about the fig in his excellent work "The Prophetic Medicine". He said that there is no mention of figs in Prophetic ...
Tuesday, December 23 2008 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Garlic Can Benefit Cold Symptoms and Has a Variety of Therapeutical Uses
Garlic is a bulbous herb of the lily family, and is closely related to the onion, shallot and leek. Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned some of the benefits of garlic ...
Monday, December 22 2008 - by SoundHealth
Ibn al-Qayyim: Pomegranate Strengthens Stomach, Good for Throat, Chest and Lungs and Coughs Amongst Other Benefits
The pomegranate (rumman) is one of the oldest known fruits and is mentioned in the Qur'an as a fruit from those in Paradise. "In them both (gardens) ...
Saturday, December 20 2008 - by SoundHealth
The Healing Benefits of Honey
Honey ('asal) is a sweet golden syrup that comes from the natural nectar extracted from flowers by bees. It has great healing benefits and is mentioned ...
Friday, December 19 2008 - by SoundHealth
Spices for Health
Not only do spices add flavor to your food, but research has shown that they can also be beneficial for your health. Here are some spices that you could ...
Thursday, December 18 2008 - by SoundHealth
Cancer-fighting Benefits of Combining Broccoli and Tomato
Recent research from Illinois and Ohio Universities has found that combining tomato and broccoli in the daily diet is more effective in reducing prostate ...
Wednesday, December 17 2008 - by SoundHealth
Goji Berries: A Great Superfood
The Goji berry, or wolfberry is a round red fruit native to the Himalayan region. It is nutritionally rich in beta-carotene, vitamins C, B1, B2 and many ...
Thursday, December 11 2008 - by SoundHealth
Disease-Fighting Properties of Green Tea
Extensive research has been carried out into the health benefits of green tea. It is the most popular tea consumed in China, and contains the highest ...
Tuesday, December 09 2008 - by SoundHealth
Nutrition Basics: Know Your Minerals: Sodium
The mineral sodium is present in the bones and body fluids. Its role in the body is to balance levels of pH, fluid and electrolytes, and in used in the ...
Saturday, December 06 2008 - by SoundHealth
Nutrition Basics: Know Your Minerals: Sulphur
Sulphur is a mineral found in all cells of the body. It helps to keep hair, skin, bone, cartilage and tendons strong and healthy. Sulphur is needed ...
Saturday, December 06 2008 - by SoundHealth
Sprouted Seeds: Grow Your Own and Reap the Nutritional Benefits
Sprouted seeds are seeds that are grown specifically to be eaten as young baby shoots or as small tender-leaved plants. Sprouts are super-nutritious, ...
Wednesday, December 03 2008 - by HealthyMuslim
Untreated Milk Cuts Childrens Allergies
An article published in August 2006 in the Daily Mail covering research published in the Journal Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology on raw milk: Unt ...
Wednesday, December 03 2008 - by HealthyMuslim
Ibn al-Qayyim on Eating Local Seasonal Produce, Its Health Benefits and the Methodology of Eating It
The great Muslim scholar Ibn al-Qayyim stated in his most excellent book, "The Prophetic Medicine" (contained in Zaad al-Ma'aad, 4/201, Mu'assisat ur- ...
Tuesday, December 02 2008 - by HealthyMuslim
Nutrition Basics: Know Your Minerals: Potassium
The mineral potassium is found in the body's cells and is essential for the regulation of nerve, tissue and muscle action and for maintaining fluid pH ...
Tuesday, December 02 2008 - by SoundHealth
Nutrition Basics: Know Your Minerals: Zinc
The mineral zinc is found in the brain, thyroid, lever, kidneys and genital organs. It is essential for a healthy immune system and is responsible for ...
Tuesday, December 02 2008 - by SoundHealth
Nutrition Basics: Know Your Minerals: Phosphorus
Phosphorus is a mineral that is used for more functions than any other mineral in the body. It is essential for bone and tissue formation and development, ...
Tuesday, December 02 2008 - by SoundHealth
Nutrition Basics: Know Your Minerals: Iron
The mineral iron is an essential component of blood; two thirds of the body's iron is found in the pigment of red blood cells called haemoglobin. These ...
Tuesday, December 02 2008 - by SoundHealth
Nutrition Basics: Know Your Minerals: Calcium
Calcium is the most abundant mineral found in the body; 4-5% of your body weight is made up of minerals and roughly 50% of this weight is calcium. Calcium ...
Monday, December 01 2008 - by SoundHealth
Higher Plasma Vitamin C Levels Reduce Risk Of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
This is a paper published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. In summary, it establishes that a higher fruit intake (leading to an increased plasma ...
Sunday, November 23 2008 - by HealthyMuslim
Drink It Raw: Great Article On Unprocessed Milk
This is a great article published on 20th June 2007 that gives a good comprehensive introduction to the issue of raw milk versus pasteurized milk. The ...
Thursday, November 13 2008 - by HealthyMuslim
Nutrition Basics: What Are Minerals?
Minerals are essential nutrients that your body needs in small amounts to work properly. We need them in the form they are found in food. That's why it's ...
Thursday, November 06 2008 - by HealthyMuslim
Food as Medicine by Jerry Brunetti - Highly Informative Video
It is rare to find someone talking a whole load of sense regarding the nutritional and medicinal value of food itself. This video that we came across ...
Wednesday, October 29 2008 - by HealthyMuslim
Plain Water Is A Great Health Food
Unfortunately these days, the marketing of thousands of commercial alternatives to water, which often contain harmful substances such as artificial sweetener ...
Saturday, October 18 2008 - by HealthyMuslim
Nutrition Basics: What Are Fats?
Basic Make up of Fats Fats are one of the three basic food categories along with proteins and carbohydrates. As fats have a higher carbon and hydrogen ...
Friday, October 17 2008 - by HealthyMuslim
Levels of Food Combination Digestibility
Further to a previous article on the combining foods for optimum nutrition, this article highlights the ease or difficulty of in the digestibility of ...
Saturday, October 11 2008 - by HealthyMuslim
How To Combine Foods Properly For Optimum Nutrition
Different types of foods are digested differently by the body. For example, digestion of carbohydrates starts in the mouth with the enzyme amylase. Protein ...
Saturday, October 11 2008 - by HealthyMuslim
Five Superfoods You Should Be Eating Everyday
Superfoods are foods that are packed with a range of nutrients and antioxidants and which do not contain anything that do harm to you. Here is a selection ...
Thursday, October 09 2008 - by HealthyMuslim
Adding Avocados to Salads Aids Absorption of Nutrients
Research done at the Ohio State University's Center for Advanced Functional Foods Research shows that the addition of fats in the diet is essential to ...
Tuesday, September 30 2008 - by HealthyMuslim
Superfoods For Your Brain
As we age, both our bodies and our brains grow old. By making smart food choices though, we can preserve our precious gray matter longer and improve ...
Thursday, September 25 2008 - by HealthyMuslim
Frequently Asked Questions on Raw Untreated Milk
The following are some informative answers to common questions taken from a producer of raw untreated milk in California. For further information you ...
Wednesday, September 24 2008 - by HealthyMuslim
The Importance of Water To Health
Our health is drastically impacted by nutrition. There are certain things that you can do without drastically changing your lifestyle, that will get you ...
Sunday, September 21 2008 - by HealthyMuslim
The Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Body pH Level
Did you know that your blood has a pH level? pH is the measurement of how acid or alkaline something is. The pH level scale runs from 1 to 14 with 1 serving ...
Sunday, September 21 2008 - by HealthyMuslim
How To Eat Fruit Properly
Most people think that eating fruit along with their main meals is a good way to stay healthy. Without properly understanding the body's digestive cycle ...
Sunday, September 21 2008 - by HealthyMuslim




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