5 Tip Diet of the Prophet Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam »noble nabawi

A few days after Eid al -Adha passed, the atmosphere of the celebration still felt warm in the community. This long holiday moment is usually filled with various family activities, including enjoying typical Eid dishes that are made from meat. Many of us also tend to eat dishes that are rich in coconut milk or processed by baking, so the taste certainly arouses taste. But behind the pleasure, there is a habit that often escapes attention – the minimum physical activity during the holidays. This is exacerbated by the tendency to lazy, so the body is vulnerable to having a sudden weight gain.

In fact, having an ideal body shape and keeping weight balance is the dream of many people. Obesity or obesity not only interferes with appearance, but also has the potential to increase the risk of various serious diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, to heart disease. To avoid this, many people undergo a diet program in the hope of losing weight. Unfortunately, not everyone works, because not all diet methods are suitable for their respective body conditions. This often makes people confused and anxious in choosing the right diet pattern.

But actually, we don’t need to be too confused looking for the ideal diet pattern. Long before modern nutrition developed, the Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam had set an example of a healthy diet that was very simple, easily practiced, and proven to be useful to prevent various dangerous diseases. The diet taught by the Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam not only serves to maintain weight, but also provides long -term benefits for overall health.

Some Principles of the Healthy Diet of the Prophet Muhammad Sallallaahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam

1. Eat before hungry and stop before full

This principle looks simple, but has great benefits for the health of the body. Eating before really feels hungry can prevent the surge of stomach acid which can cause interference with the digestive system. On the other hand, stop eating before full can prevent the stomach become too full, which can cause overdistency or excessive overdientation conditions. Like balloons that continue to be blown, if the stomach is too often forced to accommodate food in large quantities, then the risk can be fatal for the health of digestive organs.

2. Eating good and halal food

In Islamic teachings, the food consumed must be not only halal, but also good (Thayyib). This “good” criterion includes how to get halal food, hygienic processing, and its effect on health. For example, although sugar is a halal ingredient, but if consumed in excess, especially by diabetics, sugar can be a trigger for disease. Therefore, it is important for us to be selective in choosing food – not only in terms of halal, but also from nutritional value and its impact on the body.

3. Eat in a sitting position and raise the right foot

Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam used to eat in a sitting position on the floor while raising a slightly right leg. This position turns out to have medical benefits, because it can help food enter more easily into the stomach located on the left side of the abdomen. With a mild pressure from the right side, food can enter efficiently and prevent food deposits in the esophagus, which can cause inflammation (esophagitis).

4. Chew food slowly

Chewing food until smooth, for example as much as 32 times each bribe, can help the digestive system work lighter. Foods that are chewed well will be more easily digested by digestive enzymes, so that nutrients can be absorbed optimally and reduce the risk of stomach disorders.

5. Do not go straight to sleep after eating

Rasulullah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam also taught not to sleep immediately after eating. Instead, he advised to dhikr or do light worship such as sunnah prayer. In a hadith it is stated that sleep after eating can make the heart hard. Medically, this can be interpreted as liver damage (cirrhosis) caused by food fermentation in the intestine due to slow intestinal movements when we sleep. The fermentation process that is too long can produce toxic substances such as nitrite, skatol, and indole, which damage the liver.

Example of the daily diet of the Prophet Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam

Breakfast:
Rasulullah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam usually starts the morning by consuming seven mature dates called Ruthab, and drinking water mixed with honey. This combination is very good for increasing energy and maintaining the body’s immune system, and helps prevent poisons from entering the body.

Have lunch:
For lunch, he often consumes vinegar known as Khol. This vinegar is useful in facilitating the digestive system, preventing senility, strengthening bones, and reducing cholesterol levels.

Dinner:
At night, his meal menu is lighter and dominated by vegetables. This pattern is in accordance with the principle of a modern diet that recommends consumption of high fiber and low -calorie foods at night.