Blog - Lean and Healthy

[3-Minute Blog] The Scientific Truth About Milk

Do you remember last week’s conversation? We looked into the opinion of the Qur’an and Sunnah on the matter of drinking milk. I promised you a scientific explanation of things, so, here it is! The scientific truth behind ‘the milk fear-factor’: The (Scientific) Truth Before delving into science, there is ...
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Category: Nutrition
[3-Minute Blog] What the Quran and Sunnah Say About Milk

Recently, milk has been getting a bit of a bad rep amongst nutritionists and scientists. Certain experts have even gone to the extreme of branding it as a ‘white poison’, whilst others argue that milk is the ‘fountain of healthy life’. So, what is actually going on? I feel it ...
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Category: Nutrition
Two Islamic Guidances on Eating: Simple. Powerful. Effective!

As we know it, Islam is the perfect way of life. In it, we have guidance for all our matters, from the simple things to those life-changing decisions. Islam is a religion that cherishes ease and simplicity, and its guidance reflects this – nothing in Islam is impossible to follow. ...
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Category: General Health Nutrition
[3-Minute Blog] 7 COVID-19 Myths Debunked by Science

Reading Time: 3 minutes Social Media is more of a curse than a blessing. The amount of misinformation that is prevalent is simply unbearable. Most people don’t pay attention to the authenticity of the message. Instead, they believe everything their friends and family share with them. Indeed, Allah subuhanawuta’ala has ...
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Category: General Health
[3-Minute Blog] 5 Simple Tools to Improve Your Mental Health

While many around the globe are suffering from the effects of the coronavirus, there is also another health-hazard around the corner – mental well-being. Although in my previous article, I talked about how the virus is a blessing for the believer, there is a hidden danger of the vulnerability to ...
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Category: Mental Health
How to Transform Your Adversity into Opportunity

Reading Time: 5 minutes Coronavirus pandemic is creating havoc around the world. There is hardly anyone safe from the constraints or complexities of this pandemic. Nevertheless, I argued in my previous article, that the current situation is actually a blessing in disguise for a believer. Most people I talk to ...
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Category: Mental Health
Why Coronavirus Pandemic is a Blessing For Believers

We are in the midst of a dangerous pandemic. In my lifetime, I don’t know of any other situation that has forced the closure of places of worship, schools, workplaces and entire countries. Billions of people’s lives have been affected, and an unprecedented number of people are forced to stay ...
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Category: General Health Mental Health Productivity
[3-Minute Blog] A Muslim’s Guide to the Corona Virus

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is a pandemic. By the WHO’s definition, any new disease that spreads worldwide is defined as a pandemic. In such an exceptional situation, how must a Muslim react? Aisha radiyallahuaha asked the Messenger of Allah (SAW) about a similar situation, regarding ...
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Category: General Health
[3-Minute Blog] How Inflammation Impacts Your Brain and Mind

In the last few weeks, we’ve discussed how chronic inflammation destroys our health. However, I also discussed some antidotes in the form of food, sleep and exercise. Today I want to talk briefly about the harmful influence inflammation has on our mind. Keeping my mind healthy is one of my ...
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Category: General Health