Chapter 09 : Eat Foods that keep us Healthy

Eat Foods that keep us Healthy.

One can sketch only if there is a wall/canvas.  Similarly, we can live happily only if we have healthy bodies.

Recently scientists have discovered “Fish provides the best nutrition and has medicinal values”

Fish has omega-3 which is essential for the development of brain and the functioning of heart. Additionally, omega3 is strengthens immunity, vision and memory. Eating red meat increases cholesterol. However medical practitioners generally do not restrict consumption of fish.  Fish has a lot of nutritional benefits.

The Brahmins of Bengal do not consume any type of meat. At the same time, they breed fishes in the ponds near their houses. In previous times, it is not possible to have houses without ponds.  The Brahmins were aware that consuming fish is beneficial for the development in their cognition and intelligence. They dug ponds in the semi urban areas around Calcutta and bred fishes in these ponds. And the Muslims believe that fish liver is the food that will be served in the heaven.

Fish oil capsules are available in all the pharmacies. These are very beneficial for our bodies. Consuming fish prolongs our lives and increases our immunity.

 

The fish liver and the ginger juice fed in the heaven is supposed to be delicious as mentioned in the Holy Quran. Ginger is a medicine against many illnesses.

Aisha (may Allah br pleased with her) remarked that Prophet (peace be upon him) used to drink in the evenings the fruit juice that was prepared in the mornings and vice versa. Fruits give us strength. They remove illnesses. That is why the Prophet (peace be upon him) was fond of drinking fruit juices. He (peace be upon him) was fond of eating grapes, dates, pomegranate, dried grapes, and figs and also drank the water in which these fruits were soaked. The Prophet (peace be upon him) has spoken about the nutritional value of dates. Dates are a good tonic. Dates-soaked milk and date milkshake strengthens the heart.

Research into the medicinal properties of grape juice, conducted in America has concluded that grape juice is anti-carcinogenic. A real-life incident has reinforced this fact. Mrs. Jeanna Brandt who was suffering from cancer was cured of it because of regularly in taking grape juice. Additionally there is lot of nutrients in vegetables, fruits and greens. According to researchers, an apple a day reduces body fat and reduces the bad cholesterol by 25%. It has been found eating apple consistently for a period of 6 months reduces the LDL cholesterol by 25%. LDL cholesterol blocks the blood vessels that carry blood to organs and causes heart failure by blocking cardiac vessels. Consuming apples reduces this LDL cholesterol and thereby heart failure and strokes. Apples have an ability to detoxify. The antioxidants in apple’s regulate appetite and therefore controls weight increase. They also protect against old age and cancer. A very close relative of mine used to have an apple a day whether it was winter or summer and lived a long life of 95 years.

We ignore the health foods that have medicinal properties and instead look for hospitals.

Similarly, Indian gooseberry has a significant place in Tamil medicine. Gooseberry gets rid of many toxins that occur in our body and keeps us young. It gives fresh Vigor to body tissues. The amount of vitamin C in gooseberry is unparalleled and about 600 mg. 50 mg of Calcium, 20 mg of phosphorus and 1.2 mg of iron is found in gooseberry. The nutritional value of an Indian gooseberry is like an apple. It gives clarity to our eyes. It protects against hair loss and greying of hair. The gooseberry is suitable as relief against many illnesses, immunity booster and brain food for people of all ages . The gooseberry can be pickled and eaten. The medicinal properties of gooseberry are well known but not many are aware of the immunity boosting properties of gooseberry.

Green tea has the potential to fight cancer. We can take green tea twice.

It is important that we should be aware of the appropriate kind/type of meals to be taken at different at times of the day.  Breakfast should be nourishing for the body and brain. When we don’t take breakfast, our brains don’t get energy to function, and we become tired. We need protein and fiber to do our jobs.  Sprouted cereals, vegetables and fruits are ideal foods to be eaten in the mornings.  It is important to take lunch between 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm. We become sick mostly because we miss our mealtimes and the right type of foods. Therefore, taking food at the right times is important to maintain a healthy life. Lunch is important because we work during the day. A little juice - lime juice apple juice or grape juice before lunch is optimal for the body. Food at lunch time should be of adequate proportions. We can eat to our fill. An early dinner will help us to sleep comfortably. It has been found through studies that eating dinner with parents is very beneficial. The overweight children who ate dinner with the parents lost their body weight by 15%. This was possible because of the parents’ conditioning and supervision. Research has shown that children who ate dinner with their parents avoided detrimental habits such as drugs and drinks. Since night is mostly rest time, it is better to limit the quantity of food consumed at dinner. If we eat fruits and vegetables that we have been blessed with by nature, we will have no need to spend on tablets and medicines. 

Eating healthy foods is a rung to developing a healthy body.