Meat and Bread Dish Protection against obesity diabetes and much more “Would you exchange that which is better for that which is lower?” (Qur'an 2;61) Hadith In the Sahihain it states that the messenger of Allah said: “The Virtue of Aisha as compared to other women, is like the virtue of Tharid as compared to the rest of the foods.” Tharid is a dish made of bread, which is the best food, and meat, which is the best flavoring. When these two are combined, no other food can surpass them. Last week we discussed wheat and here talk about the meat, which are major ingredient of Tharid. Lamb Meat Breathe easy with lamb. This tender variety of red meat is rich in selenium. Deficiencies in this mineral have been shown to double the occurrence of asthma attacks. Lamb is the meat from young sheep which are less than one-year-old. This red meat is very healthy and extremely delicious, has a very tender and buttery quality. Nutrient Content: per 100 gm Protein: 30.4 Fat: 9.4 gm. Calories: 215 Iron: 1.2 mg. Cholesterol: 95 mg. Benefits Lamb is a very good source of protein, with all eight essential amino acids in the proper ratio. Four ounces of lamb meat provides 60.3% of an adult male's recommended daily allowance (RDA) for protein. Lamb is a good source of zinc which is important for a healthy immune function and for wound-healing, and normal cell division. Zinc also helps stabilize blood sugar levels and the body's metabolic rate, and is necessary for an optimal sense of smell and taste. Zinc is also important for maintaining the prostate health. A four-ounce serving of lamb contains 38.3% of the daily value for zinc. Lamb is a good source of Vitamin B12 this vitamin supports the formation of red blood cells and prevents anemia, it is also necessary for healthy nervous system and the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Lamb is a good source of Vitamin B3 (niacin) which provides protection against Alzheimer's disease and other age-related cognitive decline. Niacin is also necessary for healthy skin, gastro-intestinal tract. Lamb contains very little marbling (internal fat throughout the meat), as compared to other meats. Lamb contains less saturated fat than other meat products. A study showed that only about 36% of the fat in lamb is saturated. The rest is monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat or the “good fat.” Goat meat It has been known to people that goat meat is the most or one of the most healthiest meats out there. The nutrients found in 340 grams of cooked/roasted goat meat are: Vitamin B1, Thiamin, Vitamin B2, Riboflavin, Vitamin B3, Niacin, Vitamin B9, Folate Vitamin B12, Cobalamin, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Choline, Betaine Protein, Natural Fats, Cholesterol, Sodium, Amino Acids, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Omega 6 Fatty Acids, Calories. Benefits It supports cardiovascular health, improves skin health, supports cells health, improves immune system, improves hair health, improves nails health, improves children's development, supports muscle health, protects from joint pains, supports thyroid health, protects from free radicals, maintains normal blood sugar level, improves metabolism, supports immune system, improves smell sense, improves taste sense, improves your mood, prevents depression, protects from colds, protects from infections, supports bones and joints health, protects nerves, improves good cholesterol, decreases bad cholesterol, provides healthy energy, improves concentration, helps prevent headaches, supports digestion, improves memory, supports heart health, helps prevent warts, and helps cure warts. – The writer can be contacted at [email protected] __
