Kurma Dan Khasiatnya

Kurma adalah sejenis tumbuhan (Palma) atau dikenali dalam bahasa saintifiknya sebagai Phonex dactylifera yang berbuah dan boleh dimakan sama ada yang masak atau yang mentah. Kebanyakan pokok kurma tumbuh di negara-negara Arab dan mempunyai berbagai-bagai jenis. Antara kurma yang terkenal ialah kurma Mekkah dan Madinah yang dikatakan mempunyai berpuluh-puluh jenis.

Di kalangan penduduk di negara-negara Arab kurma adalah makanan utama mereka, malah di kalangan orang kita juga kurma sudah menjadi bahan makanan yang digemari. Selain rasanya yang manis dan tahan lama serta tidak perlu dimasak, kurma juga mempunyai khasiat yang banyak dan menjadi makanan utama Baginda Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam.

Diriwayatkan daripada Abdullah bin Jaafar katanya: “Aku melihat Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam memakan buah-buahan dengan kurma masak. Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam telah menyebutkan tentang khasiat sejenis kurma yang diriwayatkan oleh Imam Bukhari yang bermaksud:

“Diceritakan oleh Jumaah bin Abdullah yang disampaikan oleh Marwan yang mendapat berita daripada Ibnu Hashim bahawa Amir bin Saad mendengar bapanya meriwayatkan Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam bersabda: “Sesiapa yang memakan 7 biji tamar ‘Ajwah’ dia akan terkawal daripada kejutan syaitan dan sihir pada hari itu”. Khasiat kurma “Ajwah” sebagaimana yang tersebut di dalam hadis di atas merupakan satu kelebihan yang dikurniakan Allah Subhanahu Wataala sesuai dengan kemuliannya sebagai jenis kurma pertama yang ditanam sendiri oleh Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam.

Terdapat juga di dalam al-Qur’an ayat yang menyatakan tentang kelebihan buah kurma ini, yang dialami oleh Sayydatuna Maryam ketika beliau mengandung Nabi Isa ‘Alaihi Salam sebagaimana tersebut di dalam surah Maryam ayat 25 : Tafsirnya: “Dan gocangkan batang kurma itu kepadanya, nanti ia gugurkan atasmu kurma yang masak. (Surah Maryam : 25)

Ayat di atas menjelaskan tentang khasiat buah kurma kepada kaum wanita yang sedang dalam nifas, bila mana Allah memerintahkan Maryam memakannya sedang beliau dalam keadaan lemah selepas bersalin. Penemuan kajian sains tentang khasiat buah kurma yang kaya dengan unzur zat besi dan kalsium telah membuktikan bahawa perubatan cara Islam yang terkandung di dalam al-Qur’an dan hadis Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam bukanlah jenis perubatan yang semata-mata sesuai dengan keadaan iklim masyarakat Arab sahaja atau sudah ketinggalan zaman, tetapi ia adalah perubatan yang diiktiraf oleh dunia antarabangsa.

Malah ia lebih baik daripada ubat-ubatan moden yang menggunakan berbagai campuran dadah yang boleh mengakibatkan kesan sampingan yang lain. Unsur zat besi dan kalsium yang terdapat di dalam buah kurma adalah unsur yang paling tinggi bagi membentuk susu ibu. Bagi Ibu-ibu yang mempunyai masalah kekurangan susu, maka dengan memakannya dapat menggalakkan pertambahan kandungan susu. Ianya juga berperanan dalam pertumbuhan kanak-kanak damit dan pembentukan darah dan sumsum tulang. Antara kajian lain yang dijalankan membuktikan bahawa kurma antara makanan yang paling pantas diproses sebagai bekalan tenaga. Kurma tersebut akan segera dibakar dan ia akan disalurkan ke bahagian anggota lain dan otak.

Berdasarkan ini juga Baginda Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam menganjurkan kita supaya berbuka puasa dengan buah kurma sebagaimana sabdanya daripada Anas bermaksud : “Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam berbuka puasa dengan beberapa biji buah kurma sebelum sembahyang. Sekiranya tiada terpadat kurma, maka Baginda Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam akan berbuka dengan beberapa biji anggur. Sekiranya tiada anggur, maka Baginda meminum beberapa terguk air. (Hadis riwayat Ahmad)

Sehubungan dengan hadis ini ada beberapa hadis lain yang menganjurkan agar kita berbuka puasa dengan kurma. Sebagaimana hadis yang diriwayatkan oleh Anas bin Malik, beliau berkata : “Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasalla berbuka dengan kurma dan barangsiapa yang tidak mendapatkannya maka hendaklah ia berbuka dengan air kerana sesungguhnya air itu pembersih. Antara hadis lain yang menyatakan kelebihan buah kurma : Maksudnya : Daripada Adiy bin Hatim, ia berkata : “Saya mendengar Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam bersabda: “Hindarilah api neraka walaupun (dengan memberi sedekah) sebelah buah kurma.” Hadis ini menerangkan kemuliaan buah kurma, iaitu walaupun dengan hanya kita bersedekah sebelah buah kurma kita terhindar daripada api neraka.

Jadi bagi orang-orang yang mementingkan kesihatan mereka agar sentiasa dapat dijaga dengan baik, buah kurma adalah amat sesuai dijadikan sebagai salah satu makanan harian mereka khususnya di waktu pagi sebelum memulakan sebarang tugas harian. Khasiat kurma juga adalah sesuai dan baik bagi pertumbuhan kanak-kanak. Mudah-mudahan dengan amalan memakan kurma yang berterusan, kita terhindar daripada berbagai kemungkinan dan dapat meneruskan tugas harian serta beribadat kepada Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala.

Sumber: http://www.brunet.bn/

Cancer Killer Fruit

“10000 times stronger killer of CANCER than Chemo”.. please share it with others and this will save many lives, fill up hopes and build confidence in the patients.

The Sour Sop or the fruit from the graviola tree is a miraculous natural cancer cell killer 10,000 times stronger than Chemo. Why are we not aware of this? Its because some big corporation want to make back their money spent on years of research by trying to make a synthetic version of it for sale.

So, since you know it now you can help a friend in need by letting him know or just drink some sour sop juice yourself as prevention from time to time. The taste is not bad after all. It’s completely natural and definitely has no side effects. If you have the space, plant one in your garden.

The other parts of the tree are also useful.The next time you have a fruit juice, ask for a sour sop. How many people died in vain while this billion-dollar drug maker concealed the secret of the miraculous Graviola tree?This tree is low and is called graviola! in Brazil, guanabana in Spanish and has the uninspiring name “soursop” in English. The fruit is very large and the subacid sweet white pulp is eaten out of hand or, more commonly, used to make fruit drinks, sherbets and such. The principal interest in this plant is because of its strong anti-cancer effects. Although it is effective for a number of medical conditions, it is its anti-tumor effect that is of most interest. This plant is a proven cancer remedy for cancers of all types. Besides being a cancer remedy, graviola is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent for both bacterial and fungal infections, is effective against internal parasites and worms, lowers high blood pressure and is used for depression, stress and nervous disorders.

If there ever was a single example that makes it dramatically clear why the existence of Health Sciences Institute is so vital to Americans like you, it’s the incredible story behind the Graviola tree. The truth is stunningly simple: Deep within the Amazon Rainforest grows a tree that could literally revolutionize what you, your doctor, and the rest of the world thinks about cancer treatment and chances of survival. The future has never looked more promising.

Research shows that with extracts from this miraculous tree it now may be possible to:

* Attack cancer safely and effectively with an all-natural therapy that does not cause extreme nausea, weight loss and hair loss
* Protect your immune system and avoid deadly infections
* Feel stronger and healthier throughout the course of the treatment
* Boost your energy and improve your outlook on life.

The source of this information is just as stunning: It comes from one of America's largest drug manufacturers, the fruit of over 20 laboratory tests conducted since the 1970′s! What those tests revealed was nothing short of mind numbing. Extracts from the tree were shown to:

* Effectively target and kill malignant cells in 12 types of cancer, including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreatic cancer.
* The tree compounds proved to be up to 10,000 times stronger in slowing the growth of cancer cells than Adriamycin, a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug!
* What’s more, unlike chemotherapy, the compound extracted from the Graviola tree selectively hunts down and kills only cancer cells.. It does not harm healthy cells!

The amazing anti-cancer properties of the Graviola tree have been extensively researched–so why haven’t you heard anything about it? If Graviola extract isOne of America‘s biggest billion-dollar drug makers began a search for a cancer cure and their research centered on Graviola, a legendary healing tree from the Amazon Rainforest.

Various parts of the Graviola tree–including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and fruit-seeds–have been used for centuries by medicine men and native Indi! ans in S outh America to treat heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis. Going on very little documented scientific evidence, the company poured money and resources into testing the tree’s anti-cancerous properties–and were shocked by the results. Graviola proved itself to be a cancer-killing dynamo.

But that’s where the Graviola story nearly ended.The company had one huge problem with the Graviola tree–it’s completely natural, and so, under federal law, not patentable. There’s no way to make serious profits from it. It turns out the drug company invested nearly seven years trying to synthesize two of the Graviola tree’s most powerful anti-cancer ingredients. If they could isolate and produce man-made clones of what makes the Graviola so potent, they’d be able to patent it and make their money back. Alas, they hit a brick wall. The original simply could not be replicated. There was no way the company could protect its profits–or even make back the millions it poured into research.

As the dream of huge profits evaporated, their testing on Graviola came to a screeching halt. Even worse, the company shelved the entire project and chose not to publish the findings of its research!Luckily, however, there was one scientist from the Graviola research team whose conscience wouldn’t let him see such atrocity committed. Risking his career, he contacted a company that’s dedicated to harvesting medical plants from the Amazon Rainforest and blew the whistle.

Miracle unleashed

When researchers at the Health Sciences Institute were alerted to the news of Graviola, they be gan tracking the research done on the cancer-killing tree. Evidence of the astounding effectiveness of Graviola–and its shocking cover-up–came in fast and furious.

The National Cancer Institute performed the first scientific research in 1976. The results showed that Graviola’s “leaves and stems were found effective in attacking and destroying malignant cells.” Inexplicably, the results were published in an internal report and never released to the public.

Since 1976, Graviola has proven to be an immensely potent cancer killer in 20 independent laboratory tests, yet no double-blind clinical trials–the typical benchmark mainstream doctors and journals use to judge a treatment’s value–were ever initiated.

A study published in the Journal of Natural Products, following a recent study conducted at Catholic University of South Korea stated that one chemical in Graviola was found to selectively kill colon cancer cells at “10,000 times the potency of (the commonly used chemotherapy drug) Adriamycin…”

The most significant part of the Catholic University of South Korea report is that Graviola was shown to selectively target the cancer cells, leaving healthy cells untouched. Unlike chemotherapy, which indiscriminately targets all actively reproducing cells (such as stomach and hair cells), causing the often devastating side effects of nausea and hair loss in cancer patients.

A study at Purdue University recently found that leaves from the Graviola tree killed cancer cells among six human cell lines and were especially effective against prostate, pancreatic and lung cancers. Seven years of silence broken–it’s finally here!

From: http://www.hopeitw.com

Amazing Cinnamon Cures

Cinnamon is one of the world’s most ancient spices, and yet still today is one of the most popular characters in the spice rack.

BY: Jo Ann LeQuang

Cinnamon is one of the world’s most ancient spices, and yet still today is one of the most popular characters in the spice rack. Interest in cinnamon recently picked up when a study found that cinnamon, taken as a food, could help regulate blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes (the more common form of diabetes).

Cinnamon has also been shown in clinical studies to lower triglycerides and total cholesterol after about 40 days. There are also studies that suggest that eugenol, a compound in cinnamon, can kill viruses in a test tube. Killing a virus in a test tube (in vitro antiviral properties) is important, but does not necessarily mean the same substance can knock out a virus in your body. However, it has led to intensified research into cinnamon. More recently, scientists are looking at cinnamon as a potential anti-cancer agent.

Cinnamon may be a nutritional powerhouse. With all of this focus on humble cinnamon, how do we get more cinnamon in our diet? Investigators recommend that ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks (the kind you can get in the grocery store) should be consumed as part of the diet. There is no need to take cinnamon tablets, supplements, or go to extreme measures. Even adding small amounts of cinnamon to the diet on a regular basis may have health benefits. If your only concept of cinnamon starts and ends at the Cinnabon® counter, read on.

First of all, you can start to scour some international cookbooks, since many countries regularly incorporate cinnamon in savory dishes, such as moussaka from Greece, curries from India, lamb stew from Morocco, and cinnamon rice from Mexico.But here are 10 ideas on how to add MORE cinnamon to your life!

1. Top your morning bagel with cinnamon cream cheese.

2. Combine applesauce, walnuts, raisins and cinnamon for a terrific, healthful snack.

3. Sprinkle cinnamon on freshly popped popcorn. Go easy on the butter!

4. Mix cinnamon into plain or flavored yogurt. Kick it up by adding some fresh fruit or granola.

5. Quarter and bake butternut or acorn squash topped with cinnamon, salt and pepper.

6. Have you had cinnamon nuts? There are dozens (hundreds?!) of recipes for cinnamon nuts. Here is a great sugar-free version. Melt a tablespoon or two of butter. Add enough cinnamon to get the consistency of paste—cook over low heat. Add salt to taste. Toss with nuts to coat. Spread nuts on a cookie sheet and bake long and slow (about 250 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes). Start checking at 30 minutes. Depending on the kind and amount of nuts you use, they could be done at 30 minutes or they could take up to an hour. You can substitute canola oil for the butter, but butter tastes best!

7. Cinnamon coffee is lovely. Just add a quarter or half of a teaspoon of cinnamon to your cup and enjoy. You can also use a cinnamon stick to stir your coffee—and, yes, this stirrer is edible. In fact, some kids like nibbling on a cinnamon stick by itself! And cinnamon is also tasty in hot chocolate.

8. Cinnamon goes well with many fruits. Stew some sliced apples, peaches and/or pears, with cinnamon, a little water and your favorite sweetener. Serve hot or cold. Want a great fast dessert? Slice an apple, cook it in the microwave till soft, and serve with cinnamon and your favorite sweetener.

9. Put cinnamon in a pretty shaker and keep it on the table. Sprinkle liberally on hot or cold cereal, French toast, or pancakes. Just keeping it out in plain view will encourage you to use it more often.

10. Next time you’re wondering how to make baked chicken a little different, reach for the cinnamon. Just add cinnamon along with the spices you usually use. (I like a little salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, rosemary, and some cinnamon.)

You can also take cinnamon aromatically, that is, you can diffuse cinnamon oil into the air. It is not clear if there are the same health benefits to sniffing cinnamon as eating it, but it can be very pleasant. Get a good-quality cinnamon essential oil (sometimes you have to get cassia oil, which smells the same but is from a different species of the Cinnamomum tree) and a diffuser. There has been a study which found that inhaling a whiff of cinnamon oil can increase alertness about the same as cup of coffee.You can also take cinnamon aromatically, that is, you can diffuse cinnamon oil into the air. It is not clear if there are the same health benefits to sniffing cinnamon as eating it, but it can be very pleasant. Get a good-quality cinnamon essential oil (sometimes you have to get cassia oil, which smells the same but is from a different species of the Cinnamomum tree) and a diffuser. There has been a study which found that inhaling a whiff of cinnamon oil can increase alertness about the same as cup of coffee.

Jo Ann LeQuang is a professional writer specializing in medical topics and a Christ-follower who blogs at AWretchLike.Me.

Read more: http://www.beliefnet.com/Health/Amazing-Cinnamon-Cures.aspx?p=3#ixzz1mJKwuGhT

Inflammation

Jill Ettinger

As if our human bodies weren't strange enough, the process by which the body regularly heals and detoxifies itself can also lead to life-threatening illnesses. The culprit: Inflammation. The dilemma: Without it, stubbed toes and runny noses don't heal; inflammation is the body's natural healing ability—essentially removing the injury to allow for recovery—but it can also accumulate in the body in a chronic fashion, leading to serious illnesses such as arthritis, obesity, diabetes, cancer and heart disease.

Harvard Medical School research found that inflammation becomes chronic because of an imbalanced immune system. Mast cells are normal immune cells that in healthy individuals repair damaged cells. But in individuals with obesity and diabetes, mast cells accumulate in fat and can actually leak into tissue and start to cause serious damage.

The good news is that your diet and lifestyle choices can help you outsmart your body's glitch mechanism and prevent—even reverse—the effects of chronic inflammation.

Reduce Inflammation Causing Foods

Red meat, dairy, processed foods, alcohol, sugar… we love to love them, but they're some of the leading causes of inflammation in the body. This is due largely to the high incidence of Omega-6 fatty acids found in processed foods and animal products. While Omega-6 (like from hemp) is crucial for our health, too much can cause chronic inflammation.

Maximizing Hydration

Water is important for every cell of our bodies, and it's especially powerful in flushing out toxins and inflammation. Caffeinated beverages and alcohol can dehydrate leading to more inflammation.

Adding Healthy Omega Fats

Essential fatty acids, like the Omega-3s found in hemp or flax oil, support the body's anti-inflammatory response and reduce chronic inflammation. They can aid in pain management from chronic arthritis or acute injuries.

Getting Friendly with Bacteria

Cultures around the globe have eaten fermented or cultured foods since antiquity. The Standard American Diet has replaced these traditional foods for sugary, fatty, saltier versions that are often void of the necessary probiotics that protect and support the digestive system. Whether adding in cultured foods such as kimchee, sauerkraut or tempeh, or using a probiotic supplement, this can be a great aid in treating and preventing chronic inflammation.

Tapping the Power Plants

The plant kingdom is loaded with powerful healers, from plant enzymes in pineapple (bromelain) to turmeric (the seasoning in Indian food), which is loaded with curcuminoids—powerful anti-inflammatory compounds. Ginger is another powerful inflammation fighter that can be incorporated easily into your diet or taken as a supplement.

Read more: http://www.beliefnet.com/Articles/index.aspx#ixzz1iDDZzLzz

5 Foods You Thought Were Bad

Naughty Foods That Are Good for You

Do your favorite foods get a bad rap? Here are 5 'forbidden' foods that experts say are actually good for you.Some foods have been given a bad rap over the years — but now, experts say that not only are they fine in moderation, but they’re actually good for you. Here are 5 foods that have been redeemed because of their healthy benefits. So go ahead and live a little — and indulge (a little).

Chocolate

In recent years, dark chocolate has been in the news for its healthy benefits. It contains an abundance of flavonoids — the same powerful antioxidants found in red wine, green tea, fruits and vegetables — which have been associated with a decrease in the risk of coronary heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure and stroke.And now there’s more good news for chocolate lovers. According to a new study out of Germany, small doses of dark chocolate can decrease your risk for heart attack or stroke by nearly 40 per cent. The reason? The flavonols found in chocolate help the muscles in blood vessels to widen, which can lead to a drop in blood pressure, experts say.For the study, published in the European Heart Journal, researchers followed 20,000 people over eight years. It’s the first study to track the health benefits of chocolate over this long of a period of time. But, alas, now for the caveat: When it comes to chocolate, it’s all too easy to have too much of a good thing.Overindulgence can lead to weight gain, which is a major risk factor for heart problems and strokes. Participants in the German study, for example, consumed only about six grams of chocolate per day — or the equivalent of about one square of a chocolate bar. And in case you’re wondering why chocolate seems to be so universally loved — apparently, this has to do with the mood-altering chemicals found in chocolate, which experts say trip the serotonin receptors and create a feeling of “falling in love”.

Egg

Have you been avoiding eggs because you’re worried about high cholesterol or heart disease?New research has shown that healthy adults can enjoy an egg every day without increasing their risk of heart disease — and according to the American Heart Association, the lutein found in egg yolks actually protects against the progress of early heart disease.Eggs, which contain only about 70 calories per egg, are loaded with vitamins and minerals that help, among other things, to maintain good vision and foster brain development and function, experts say. They are also a good source of high quality protein and one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D. (In case you were wondering, there are no nutritional differences between brown and white eggs.)

Avocados

The avocado, once banished for its high fat content, has also made a comeback. While it’s true that this delicious buttery fruit is indeed high in fat — with about 30 grams of fat for a medium-sized avocado — nutritionists say that most of the fat is monounsaturated or the ‘good’ kind that can actually lower your cholesterol.Studies have also shown that avocados are rich in beta-sitosterol, a natural substance shown to significantly lower blood cholesterol levels. But while adding avocados to your diet can provide some healthy benefits as well as great flavour, remember that moderation is key to prevent weight gain. (Tasty tip: Replace the mayo on your sandwich with avocado slices.)

Maple Syrup

While this tasty topping for pancakes may be loaded with sugar and calories, real maple syrup also contains lots of healthy antioxidants. In fact, researchers from the University of Rhode Island found no fewer than 20 antioxidants in 20 litres of maple syrup from Quebec, including 13 never before found in maple syrup.These healthy compounds include lignans that are also found in flax seed and whole wheat, a stilbene, which is in the same chemical class as the red wine extract resveratrol. Maple syrup also contains flavonoids, which are known for their anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and antioxidant properties, and phenolic acids, commonly found in berries and coffee.Not surprisingly, researchers caution to use maple syrup in moderation to avoid weight gain — and to keep in mind that the health benefits are associated only with real maple syrup, not commercial syrups with maple flavouring.

Nuts

Worried about the fat content in nuts? Again, if eaten in moderation, nuts can be a healthy and delicious addition to your diet.Many nuts, including almonds, walnuts, macadamia nuts, peanuts, brazil nuts, hazelnuts, pistachio nuts, and chestnuts, are good sources of monounsaturated fat, protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that can help to prevent heart disease and cancer. Also, experts say that a few nuts can even facilitate weight loss, by preventing hunger and feelings of deprivation.

Read more: http://www.beliefnet.com/Health/Healthy-Living/5-Foods-You-Thought-Were-Bad.aspx?p=6#ixzz1iD1NnMn6

Vitamin E Tocotrienols Enhance Healthy–Looking Hair

posted by Dr. Aaron Tabor

For many of us, healthy-looking hair is an important part of our appearance. It can brighten our outlook and make us feel more confident. However, maintaining a healthy appearance to our hair can seem like an impossible and never-ending task, especially as we get older. There are many reasons for poor hair health and many of them are beyond our control; however, there are some things we can do to fight poor-looking hair. A number of research studies have suggested that poor hair appearance might be related to poor nutrition and oxidative stress. Because of this, various researchers have explored the possible benefits of nutritional antioxidants for enhancing hair health.

One such study recently reported that boosting your daily intake of tocotrienols might boost your hair appearance. Tocotrienols are part of the vitamin E family. Vitamin E is actually not a single component, but instead is a mixture of 3 tocopherols and 3 tocotrienols. While the tocotrienols are less well known, it has been reported that they are actually better antioxidants than the vitamin E tocopherols.

In this new research study, investigators asked 38 volunteers (18 – 60 years of age) to take either a placebo pill or a 100 mg of tocotrienols daily. The tocotrienols were a mixture of all three forms, alpha (30.8%), delta (12.8%), and gamma (56.4%). Changes in hair appearance were measured in both groups after 4 and 8 months. While no changes in hair appearance were observed after 4 or 8 months in the control group taking the placebo capsule, individuals taking 100 mg tocotrienols daily showed a 15% improvement in hair appearance on average after 4 months and a 35% improvement in hair appearance on average after 8 months. Additionally, 19 of the 20 volunteers taking tocotrienols saw improvements in their hair health with 1 volunteer obtaining less than a 10% improvement, 9 volunteers seeing a 10-25% improvement, 1 volunteer obtaining a 25-50% improvement, and 8 volunteers seeing more than a 50% improvement. Therefore, 40% of the volunteers saw more than a 50% improvement in healthy-looking hair.

These results clearly support the idea that dietary changes can support healthier-looking hair. In this case, vitamin E tocotrienols were shown to improve hair appearance. However, since it is thought that the vitamin E tocotrienols support healthier-looking hair due to their antioxidant properties, it is possible that other antioxidants might also be beneficial if you are looking to enhance your hair appearance. Remember that our true beauty starts inside!

Healthy Regards,

Aaron Tabor, MD
Diet, Anti-Aging, and Nutritional Cosmetic Expert

Author of Dr. Tabor’s Diet and FIGHT NOW: Eat & Live Proactively Against Breast Cancer.

Read more: http://features.beliefnet.com/truebeauty/2011/05/vitamin-e-tocotrienols-enhance-healthy-looking-hair.html#ixzz1iCz2HXYr

Diet Mengikut Sunnah Rasulullah S.A.W

Dalam aspek berkaitan etika pemakanan sihat, diet Rasulullah SAW boleh dijadikan panduan dan ikutan kerana baginda adalah contoh teladan yang terbaik buat semua umat manusia. Rasulullah SAW merupakan seorang yang mementingkan khasiat dan mutu makanan yang diambil agar dapat sepenuh keberkatan dan manfaat daripadanya.

Rasulullah SAW mengelakkan minuman susu bersama makanan berprotin dan melarang memakan campuran pelbagai jenis daging. Baginda SAW lebih banyak mengambil bijirin, sayuran dan buah-buahan kerana corak pemakanan sebegini adalah sihat dan berkhasiat seperti juga yang disarankan oleh pakar nutrisi pada hari ini.

Kebanyakan buah-buahan dan sayur-sayuran mempunyai kadar lemak yang rendah. Justeru, pengambilannya mengurangkan lemak di dalam badan dan amat bermanfaat bagi mereka yang ingin mengawal kegemukan. Di samping itu, ia juga mengandungi zat dan vitamin lain yang seimbang untuk kesihatan badan di samping memantapkan lagi sistem pertahanan badan seseorang.

Rasullulah SAW tak pernah sakit perut sepanjang hayatnya kerana pandai jaga pemakanannya sehari2. Kita cubalah ikut cara diet Rasulullah SAW agar sentiasa sihat dan tidak mengalami sakit perut ataupun keracunan makanan.

Antara tatacara pemakanan sihat Rasulullah SAW adalah:

1. Rasulullah tidak minum susu sewaktu baginda memakan daging, ayam ataupun ikan. Nabi Muhammad SAW pernah melarang para sahabat daripada makan ikan bersama susu. Di kuatiri akan cepat mendapat penyakit. Ini terbukti oleh saintis yang menjumpai dimana dalam badan ayam ion+(Positive Ions) sedangkan dalam makanan laut mempunyai ion-(Negetive Ions), jika kedua-dua jenis makanan ini bercampur maka akan terjadinya tindakbalas biokimia (Biochemical reactions) yang aktif dalam tubuh sekaligus mampu menyebabkan perut dan usus rosak dengan teruk.

2. Rasulullah SAW melarang meminum susu bersama cuka.Kerana cuka boleh merencatkan penyerapan protin susu dan kemasamannya boleh menghakis perut melalui tahap keasidannya lama kelamaan boleh menyebabkan gastrik.

3. Elakkan meminum susu bersama makan buah. Contohnya koktel. kerana gabungan dua bahan ini boleh meningatkan kadar keasidannya perut yang menyebabkan sebu dan gastrik.

4. Rasulullah SAW tidak makan ikan bersama daging, telur atau daun salad.Dalam Kitab Al-Quran ada melarang manusia untuk makan makanan darat bercampur makanan laut misalnya memakan nasi berlaukkan tom yam dan lauk kenduri. Haiwan di laut dan di daratan mengandungi cas ion yang berbeza.. kalau kita campurkan juga, sistem usus dalam perut kita akan rosak. jadi, ia bakal mengundang penyakit dan membahayakan kesihatan.

5. Rasulullah SAW memakan buah-buahan terlebih dahulu sebelum makan makanan berat, seperti gandum atau roti. Makan buah sebelum makan (1/2 jam sebelum makan nasi). Kita tak sepatutnya makan buah selepas makan nasi. Buah-buahan mengandungi serat/ fibre yang tinggi. Apabila kita makan buah sebelum makan nasi, secara automatik perut kita telah penuh dengan serat. Jadi, kita tak akan makan nasi dalam kuantiti yang banyak.

6. Nabi Muhamad SAW biasa memakan bijirin seperti Habbatus Sawda’, barli dan oat.Menurut Bukhari-Muslim, Nabi SAW bersabda:“Al-Habbah Al-Sawda’ mempunyai ubat bagi segala penyakit kecuali mati”. Pemakanan berasaskan bijian-bijian sememangnya berkhasiat kerana ia kaya dengan bahan phytonutrients. Phytonutrients adalah sejenis antioksidan yang berkuasa tinggi yang mampu meningkatkan sistem pertahanan badan, menyihatkan jantung, mengawal penyakit kencing manis dan kegemukan melampau (obesiti) serta juga mampu mencegah kanser. Al-Hakam Bin Uyainah berkata: “Adapun Rasulullah SAW tidaklah Baginda tidur malam sehingga Baginda memakan Habbatus Sawda’ dan madu. Begitulah jua amalan Baginda pada awal pagi untuk tenaga, hafalan dan menghilangkan masalah lendir (lelah/asma).”

7. Baginda SAW juga memakan roti yang diperbuat daripada gandum asli.Gandum sempurna (whole grain wheat) mempunyai perbezaan berbanding tepung gandum proses kerana ia mengandungi kadar protein, serat dan vitamin E tinggi yang mengurangkan risiko penyakit jantung dan merendahkan kadar kolesterol. Roti gandum mengandungi karbohidrat di mana setiap individu memerlukan 50 hingga 60 peratus karbohidrat setiap hari untuk membekalkan tenaga dan juga mempunyai zat-zat logam yang lain, vitamin dan serat untuk kepentingan kesihatan manusia. Dalam riwayat lain menurut Abu Daud, Yusuf bin Abdullah bin Salam ra meriwayatkan,“Aku melihat Rasulullah SAW mengambil sekeping roti gandum dan diletakkan tamar di atasnya dan memakannya”. Mengikut riwayat oleh Bukhari dan Muslim, Aisyah berkata,” Keluarga nabi tidak pernah kenyang dengan memakan roti gandum dua hari berturut-turut dan (pada hari mereka tidak memperolehi roti) mereka memakan tamar”.

8. Buah tamarsememangnya sinonim dalam kehidupan Nabi Muhammad SAW, ia dianggap sebagai makanan yang sempurna kerana ia mengandungi pelbagai khasiat yang diperlukan untuk kesihatan manusia. Kandungan serat yang tinggi dan lemak yang rendah serta gabungan beberapa zat lain yang terkandung di dalam buah tamar menyebabkan ia amat berkhasiat dan sentiasa digemari dan menjadi hidangan penting bagi nabi dan keluarga. Manakala buah tamar pula mempunyai unsur- unsur seperti karbohidrat, protein, serat, lemak serta zat logam yang lain untuk melengkapkan lagi hidangan tersebut. Bukhari dan Muslim meriwayatkan; bahawa Aisyah berkata,“Ada ketikanya dapur rumah kami tidak berasap selama sebulan. Yang ada (untuk dijadikan makanan) hanyalah buah tamar dan air. Melainkan kadangkala diberikan kepada kami sedikit daging”.

9. Nabi SAW juga memakan buah-buahan lain seperti tembikai.Sehubungan dengan ini, Abu Daud dan Tirmizi meriwayatkan bahawa Aisyah pernah berkata, “Rasulullah pernah memakan buah tembikai bersama-sama dengan buat tamar basah.” Tembikai mengandungi 92 peratus air dan 8 peratus gula serta mengandungi antioksidan yang disebut lycopene yang mampu mencegah daripada pelbagai penyakit terutamanya kanser.

10. Di samping itu, Rasulullah SAW juga mengemari sayuran dari jenis mentimun (cucumber). Mentimun kaya dengan air justeru ia menyejukkan badan. Di samping itu, mentimun juga mengandungi vitamin C yang mampu meredakan radang kulit dan juga mengandungi silika. Silika merupakan unsur penting yang diperlukan bagi menjamin kesihatan sistem saraf yang melibatkan otot, tendon, ligamen dan tulang. Oleh kerana mentimun mengandungi banyak air, maka pengambilannya dengan makanan yang berserat merupakan satu langkah yang baik kerana ia akan memberi manfaat yang lebih berkesan kepada kesihatan tubuh badan.

11. Nabi SAW juga menggalakkan penggambilan madu.Baginda SAW mengamalkan minum air sejuk yang bercampur sedikit madu setiap pagi. Ia mennghindar daripada segala penyakit.“Dari perut lebah itu keluar minuman (madu) yang bermacam-macam warnanya, di dalamnya ada ubat yang menyembuhkan bagi manusia. Sesungguhnya pada yang demikian itu benar-benar terdapat tanda (kebesaran Rabb) bagi orang yang memikirkan”– (An-Nahl: 68-69)

12. Nabi SAW sentiasa mengamalkan banyak meminum airdengan meneguk perlahan-perlahan sambil memegang gelas dengan tangan kanan dan melarang bernafas atau menghembus ke dalam air tersebut. Hal ini kerana udara yang sengaja dibuihkan dalam air itu mungkin mengandungi kuman dan bacteria yang merbahaya kepada kesihatan. Minum sebaik-baiknya sebelum makan. Jangan meneguk air ketika sesi menjamah makanan, minumlah air jika tersedak, berasa kekeringan ataupun setengah jam sesudah makan, hal ini makan melancarkan selera makan serta mengelakkan dari terkena penyakit kembung air. Meminum air sekurang-kurangnya setengah jam sesudah makan dapat mengembalikan tenaga yang hilang pada kadar tempoh yang lama serta mengembalikan keserian wajah dan awek muda.

13. Nabi Muhamad SAW melarang manusia makan dengan banyak dan melampau.Diriwayatkan bahwa para sahabat berkata dari Rasulullah SAW:نحن قوم لا نأكل حتى نجوع وإذا أكلنا لا نشبع“Kita (kaum muslimin) adalah kaum yang hanya makan bila lapar dan berhenti makan sebelum kenyang. “Sebaliknya manusia itu hanya perlu makan ketika ia lapar dan berhenti sebelum ia kenyang. Baginda SAW meminta seseorang itu untuk mengisi 1/3 daripada ruang perutnya dengan air, 1/3 dengan makanan dan selebihnya dengan ruang kosong (udara).

14. Nabi Muhammad Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasalam juga menyuruh menjamah secubit garam sebelum makan untuk menolak 70 macam penyakit dan ambil secolek lagi dengan jari manis tangan kanan setelah makan.

15. Baca basmalah dan berdoa sebelum dan setelah makan. Cucilah tangan juga sebelum dan selepas makan. Doa sebelum makan; اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيهِ وَأَطْعِمْنَا خَيْرًا مِنْهُ “Ya Allah berkatilah kami padanya (makanan kami) dan kurniakanlah kami makanan yang lebih baik darinya. ”Dari Muad bin Anas r.a. berkata: Rasulullah SAW bersabda, “Sesiapa yang selesai makan, kemudian menyebut, ‘Alhamdulillah- illazi ath’amani haaza, wa razaqanihi min ghairi haulin minni wa la quwwatin’, akan diampunkan dosa-dosanya yang telah lalu.” (HR Tirmidzi)

16. Nabi SAW juga mengajar untuk kita makan dengan tangan kanan tanpa sudu, garfu ataupun chopstick. Dari Jabir r.a. berkata, Rasulullah SAW bersabda:“Jangan engkau makan dengan (tangan) kirimu, sesungguhnya syaitan itu makan dan minum dengan (tangan) kirinya.” (HR Muslim) Apabila selesai hendaklah dijilat jari-jari tersebut. Ahli saintis telah menemukan bahawa enzim banyak terkandung di celah jari-jari, iaitu 10 kali ganda terdapat dalam air liur. (Enzim sejenis alat percerna makanan tanpanya makanan tidak hadam). “Dan janganlah ia mengelap tangannya dengan mindil/ tuala hendaklah ia menjilati tangannya, kerana seseorang itu tidak mengetahui pada makanannya yang mana yang mengandungi berkat untuknya, sesungguhnya syaitan itu selalu mengintai untuk merampas harta manusia dari segala penjuru sehingga di tempat makannya. Dan janganlah ia mengangkat shahfahnya (bekas makanan) hingga menjilatinya dengan tangan, kerana sesungguhnya pada akhir makanan itu mengandung berkat.” (Kitab Silsilah hadits-hadits shahih no. 1404). Berkata Imam Nawawi, tentang makna kalimat “Pada makanannya yang mana yang diberkahi.” Ia berkata: Sesungguhnya makanan yang dihidangkan untuk manusia itu mengandung berkat, sedang dia tidak mengetahui apakah berkat itu pada makanan yang ia makan atau pada sisa makanan yang melekat di tangannya atau pada sisa makanan di dalamshahfah atau pada suapan yang jatuh. Demikian hendaklah ia menjaga semua itu agar selalu mendapat berkat. (Fathul Bari 9/578).

17. Sebaiknya kita yang menunggu makanan dan bukan makanan yang menunggu kita. Makan dan minum perlulah dalam keadaan duduk tidak berdiri, baik sekali makan keadaan duduk dengan menegakkan sebelah lutut sambil menekan perut. Hikmahnya dapat mengawal kuantiti makanan disamping mengatasi kembung dan senak perut.

18. Makan berjamaah bersama keluarga atau sahabat.Berkenaan dengan seseorang yang datang kepadanya dan Rasulullah SAW bersbda;“Wahai Rasulullah, kami ini setiap kali makan tidak pernah kenyang.” Maka Rasulullah berkata: “Pasti masing-masing kamu makan sendiri-sendiri.” Orang itu menjawab: “Benar, Ya Rasulullah!” Rasulullah berkata: “Berjamaahlah dalam menyantap makananmu.”

19. Rasulullah SAW melarang meninggalkan makan malam. Sesiapa yang meninggalkan makan malamnya, dia akan mempercepatkan tua sebelum masanya kerana keasidan serta tahap kolestrol dalam darah dan badannya akan berganda. Makanlah sekadar mengisi perut (bukan kenyang) walaupun dengan sebiji kurma untuk proses penghazaman dan proses metabolisma gizi-gizi makanan ke saluran bahagian lain sebab semasa tidur pertumbuhan badan kita akan menentukan tahap kesihatan kita. Masa bayi terbukti prosesnya, masa dewasa ianya statik tetapi memperbaiki mana-mana unit dalam badan kita dapat difungsikan dan kerana itu kadang lepas bangun tidur seseorang merasa segar dan bertenaga. Para penzuhud berpendapat makan malam mampu memberi tenaga untuk berqiam malam untuk beribadat.

20. Elakkan kekenyangan sebelum tidurkerana ia berperangai seperti Firaun di samping mudah dipengaruhi syaitan. Suatu ketika Nabi Yahya a.s. berbual dengan iblis; Berkata iblis: “Ya ada, kadang-kadang kamu kenyang, lalu aku membuat kamu merasa berat untuk bersolat dan berzikir”. Dari segi kesihatan pula adalah tidak digalak makan sekurang kurang 2 jam sebelum tidur kerana tidur dengan kekenyangan boleh memudaratkan sistem tubuh badan. Makanlah sebelum jam 9.00 malam dan jika lapar selepas makan berat awal, pada jam 6-7 malam, ambillah hanya sedikit makanan sekurang-kurangnya 2 jam sebelum masuk tidur.

21. Berpuasa selama sebulan pada bulan Ramadhan dan disunatkan berpuasa pada hari-hari tertentu boleh menjamin kesihatan yang berkekalan sepanjang hayat.Apabila bersahur, minumlah sekurang-kurangnya segelas air sejam sebelum solat subuh dan selewat-lewatnya 10 minit sebelum masuk waktu imsak. Ini adalah perlu bagi menjamin kekuatan sewaktu menjalani ibadah puasa. Manakala apabila berbuka puasa pada waktu Maghrib, perlu disegerakan dengan memakan 3 biji kurma atau manisan dan segelas air terlebih dahulu.

22. Islam melarang penganutnya untuk meminum arak, memakan babi dan anjing serta keluarganya, binatang dan tumbuhan yang beracun, berbisa dan berbahaya. Dilarang juga memakan najis, (darah, nanah, air mazi dan sebagainya) serta serangga yang hidup melata, jijik lagi beracun.

Oleh itu, pengambilan diet dan menghindari larangan seperti di atas yang diamalkan oleh Rasulullah SAW merupakan aturan yang baik untuk mengekalkan kesihatan dan ia telah pun dibuktikan akan kelebihannya melalui kajian sains semasa. Justeru, amalan pemakanan yang dipamerkan oleh Rasulullah SAW seharusnya diikuti dan dicontohi oleh semua peringkat umur demi kesihatan yang mantap, kelangsungan hidup dan penyemprnaan ibadah yang bermutu.

Sumber: MyIbrah.com