Meal Options Oatmeal with Almond Milk and 1 or 2 boiled eggs
Eggs omelette with mushrooms, or vegetables
Sandwich made from brown bread with cheese, cinnamon powder, and nigella kativa seeds (black cumin)
Muesli with Almond milk
Baked beans and olives on a mixed grain loaf
Tuna sandwich using tuna, brown bread and olives
Barley porridge (cooked in milk) with dried fruits
Barley bread with curry (preferably vegetable curry)
REFERENCES FROM QURAN AND SUNNAH:Allah says in the Quran:“There is instruction for you in cattle. From the contents of their bellies, between that which is to be eliminated (from the animal’s body) and (its) blood, We give you pure milk to drink, easy for drinkers to swallow.” [Surat an‐Nahl: 66]
Allah also says in the Quran:An image of the Garden promised to those who have fear of Allah. In it there are rivers of water that will never spoil, rivers of milk whose taste will never change, rivers of wine delightful to all who drink it, and rivers of honey of undiluted purity. In it they will have fruit of every kind and forgiveness from their Lord. Is that like those who will be in the Fire timelessly, for ever, with boiling water to drink, which lacerates their bowels? [Surah Mohammed: 15]
Aisha (r.a) said:“When a member of the family of the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) would fall sick, he would order that barley soup is made and then the ill person would be commanded to have some of it. He used to say, ‘It strengthens the heart of the sad person and relieves the heart of the ill person, just as one of you would wash the dirt off her face with water’.” [Ibn Majah]
HEALTH BENEFITS OF MILK:• Calcium: Makes bones and teeth healthy and maintains bone mass
• Protein: Provides a source of energy & builds/repairs muscles
• Vitamin D: Aids in maintainance of bones
• Phosphorus: Makes the bones strong & serves as an energy source
• Vitamin A: Maintains the immune system & helps maintain vision and skin
• Vitamin B12: Maintains healthy red blood cells and nerve tissue
• Potassium: Helps control the blood pressure
• Riboflavin (B2): Converts food into energy
• Niacin: Metabolizes sugars and fatty acids
HEALTH BENEFITS OF BARLEY:• Helps with weight loss
• Helps to control the blood sugar levels
• Provides antioxidants
• lowers the risk of cancer
• Lowers high cholesterol
• Improves digestion
• High source of fiber
• Protects against heart disease
• Rich in vitamins and minerals
HEALTH BENEFITS of OATS:• Very filling and help in losing weight
• Lowers blood cholesterol levels
• Rich in antioxidants
• Help relieve constipation
• Incredibly nutritious
• Can be used for skin-care
• Improve blood sugar control
Source: the muslim youth programme
