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25 Tips for Healthy Heart

Image credit: centegra Eat more of grains, vegetables, beans, greens, fruits, fish, seeds and Yogurt Eat less of milk, cheese and nuts. Add garlic to your recipes Beta-carotene rich foods like carrots, cabbage, sweet potatoes and dark leafy greens. Reduce sodium intake to no more than 1*1/4 teaspoon of salt per day. Eat regular meals. Drink water throughout the day. Switch from coffee to tea. Exercise regularly. Take the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator. Do housework- Take it as an extra chance to exercise. Healthy weight should be maintained. Quit smoking. Avoid alcohol. Sleep adequately. Blood pressure should be monitored. Cholesterol should be monitored. Work schedule should be regular to avoid too much stress. Practice stress reduction techniques such as deep breathing and meditation. Laughter is good medicine. Medical-Check ups should be done regularly. Family history of cardiovascular diseases should be known. Control diabetes. Love-Give it...

Meat of the People of the Book

Part 1 Description:  Two lessons will shed light on the Islamic rules and regulations of slaughtered meats and the prevailing practices in Western slaughterhouses and provide guidance on where to buy meat from. Objectives ·         To understand the importance of learning Islamic regulations of food. ·         To understand the elements of Islamic procedure for slaughter and the wisdom behind Islamic rules of slaughtering. Arabic Terms ·         Qiblah  - The direction one faces during the formal prayers. ·         Halal  - permissible. Importance of Learning Islamic Regulations of Food For a Muslim, a lot of confusion surrounds the question on foods and meats sold in grocery stores and eating them in restaurants in the West.  The matter of slaughtering animals is not a mundane issue in which an individual m...

Eating – The Islamic Way

Part 1 Description:  The Etiquette of Eating. Objectives ·          To appreciate Islam as a holistic way of life and that actions as menial as eating can become a rewarding act of worship. ·          To learn the Islamic etiquette of eating i.e. the actions to be carried out before and during eating. Islam is not merely a religion, it is a way of life; a holistic approach designed by our Creator to benefit all of humankind.  The comprehensiveness of Islam allows every aspect of life to be an act of worship, from praying to sleeping, from washing to working.  Every chore from the menial to the profound can earn countless rewards simply by a person wanting to please Allah with their every thought and action. When Allah created the world He did not set things in motion and then leave us to our own designs; quite the contrary He sent us guidance.  This guidance comes in the f...

Introduction to Dietary Laws in Islam

Description:  Consuming food and drink can become a rewarding act if done in accordance to the guidelines provided in the Quran and Sunnah. In this lesson the basic rules of the Islamic dietary law have been highlighted. Objectives ·         To understand the distinction between the permissible and prohibited foods according to the Islamic dietary laws. ·         To learn the Islamic stance on vegetarianism and other diets. ·         To understand the Islamic stance on alcoholism and mind altering drugs. The Quran and Sunnah have provided a number of guidelines for what is allowed for Muslims to eat and what is not, and thus, Muslim dietary practice is directly related to divine obedience.  Practicing Muslims obey Allah by following these guidelines, and thus they are rewarded for this, as following the guidelines of the religion is considered worship.  ...