Ali Dawah - May 20, 2017


10 FOODS TO EAT & NOT TO EAT IN RAMADAN


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Length

12 minutes

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170.72908

Word Count

2,113

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1

Hate Speech Sentences

15


Summary

In this video, we talk about the foods that we should eat and not eat in Ramadan and the foods we should abstain from in order to avoid getting hungry during Ramadan. We also discuss the top 10 foods that people should avoid to stop them from getting hungry.


Transcript

00:00:00.000 Asalaamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
00:00:13.480 Brothers and sisters and dear friends
00:00:14.660 Today's video is something special
00:00:15.820 As you guys know, personally me, I was thinking
00:00:18.060 Okay, what can I eat and what can I not eat in Ramadan, yeah?
00:00:20.560 And I thought, what's the best thing to do, you know?
00:00:23.500 And I thought, should I search online?
00:00:24.720 Then I thought, you know what?
00:00:25.420 There's this brother that I know, I follow on Instagram
00:00:27.120 He does a lot of, he's a nutritionist
00:00:30.960 If I'm not mistaken, he's a nutritionist, yeah?
00:00:33.480 A herbal nutritionist, something like that
00:00:35.020 So I thought, you know what?
00:00:37.400 Let's do a video with him, do you get what I'm trying to say?
00:00:39.920 And he can tell us the things that we can eat and not eat
00:00:42.360 And I thought it would be beneficial for you guys as well
00:00:44.040 Because Ramadan's like four or five days away, yeah?
00:00:47.080 So I thought the best thing to do for all of us
00:00:48.680 Is to know what we can eat that can keep us hydrated
00:00:51.320 And full of energy throughout, no matter what we're doing
00:00:54.340 And the foods that we should abstain from
00:00:56.500 So yeah, however, what I'm going to lose
00:00:58.720 I'm going to connect straight to Toronto
00:01:00.280 Yes, we're going to Canada
00:01:01.340 Yes, so what we're going to do is
00:01:02.700 We're going to connect to the brother
00:01:03.560 And he's going to take us through
00:01:05.880 The foods that we should eat
00:01:07.880 And not eat in Ramadan
00:01:08.800 Ten things to eat
00:01:09.880 And ten things to abstain from
00:01:11.060 So let's go straight into that, inshaAllah
00:01:12.760 As-salamu alaykum, Aki
00:01:14.780 Can you hear me?
00:01:15.640 Hello?
00:01:16.400 Wa alaykum as-salam, Aki
00:01:17.680 How are you doing?
00:01:19.520 Mashallah, Aki
00:01:20.100 May I bless you
00:01:20.820 How's the weather?
00:01:21.420 How's the weather in Canada, Aki?
00:01:22.480 SubhanAllah
00:01:22.820 I heard it's really cold there
00:01:24.360 Alhamdulillah, the weather in Canada is great
00:01:27.220 Spring's coming
00:01:28.260 And Ramadan is on the way
00:01:30.020 So that's very exciting
00:01:31.340 Mashallah, mashallah, that's good
00:01:33.200 So, alright, the first question we need to ask
00:01:35.260 If you want to know
00:01:35.900 Who's this guy you're connecting to
00:01:37.480 Is it just some guy that you just found
00:01:39.440 Whatever, yeah?
00:01:40.280 So what is your background, Aki?
00:01:41.460 What, your
00:01:42.400 You said you're a herbal nutritionist
00:01:44.860 So tell us a bit about yourself
00:01:46.100 And the field that you're in
00:01:47.080 So I've been a herbal practitioner
00:01:49.440 For about five years
00:01:50.760 And I've been in the health food business
00:01:52.300 For about ten years
00:01:53.360 So, inshallah, the advice
00:01:55.080 I'm going to be providing you guys
00:01:56.880 Is the best advice to help you stay full
00:01:59.460 And to avoid getting hungry
00:02:01.360 Okay, Aki
00:02:02.920 Barakullah fiq
00:02:03.560 May Allah bless you for that, inshallah
00:02:04.800 Okay, let's start away
00:02:06.120 Straight away, inshallah, Aki
00:02:07.620 The ten foods to eat
00:02:09.260 To abstain from
00:02:11.300 And ten foods we should eat
00:02:12.300 Or vice versa
00:02:12.880 I'll leave it to you
00:02:13.740 Let's go, inshallah
00:02:14.340 I'll go over the top ten foods
00:02:17.200 That people should avoid
00:02:18.400 To stop them from getting hungry
00:02:20.040 Number one is sugary pop
00:02:21.920 Which is full of sugar
00:02:23.600 And full of caffeine
00:02:24.700 And also will stop you
00:02:26.760 From being hydrated
00:02:27.820 Throughout the day
00:02:28.640 Number two is store-bought juice
00:02:32.100 Which is pasteurized
00:02:33.320 So they actually eliminate
00:02:34.560 All the good nutrients and enzymes
00:02:36.300 And it's full of sugar as well
00:02:38.640 And will keep you dehydrated
00:02:41.300 For sure
00:02:42.260 People should make their own juice at home
00:02:44.300 That would be the best to do
00:02:45.660 Three is packaged cereal
00:02:47.820 Which is full of genetically modified food
00:02:50.120 Destroys your gut health
00:02:51.480 And also full of flavorings as well
00:02:53.760 And these type of things
00:02:55.780 Will make you stay hungry
00:02:57.820 Throughout the day
00:02:58.860 The next day
00:02:59.580 Non-organic candy
00:03:02.140 Is full of high fructose corn syrup
00:03:03.900 And it keeps you dehydrated
00:03:05.700 Processed chips
00:03:07.500 Most salty foods
00:03:08.880 Are using just a regular salt
00:03:11.480 Which is highly processed
00:03:13.900 And it does keep you dehydrated
00:03:16.180 And it also makes you very hungry
00:03:18.000 You should try to go with
00:03:19.460 Himalayan pink salt
00:03:21.280 Or sea salt
00:03:22.540 And those are the best to cook with
00:03:24.040 The next I'll talk about
00:03:25.740 Is processed dairy
00:03:26.760 Most dairy nowadays
00:03:28.300 Is either factory farmed
00:03:29.740 Or it is pasteurized
00:03:32.320 And they do have a lot of toxins inside them
00:03:37.360 That stop you from feeling full
00:03:39.940 And they do keep you feeling like you're hungry as well
00:03:45.060 So fat free foods
00:03:48.060 Your body does need fat
00:03:49.400 But it needs good fat
00:03:50.560 So things from like avocados
00:03:52.200 But when you have fat free foods
00:03:55.100 Your body is being deprived from a nutrient
00:03:58.660 That it needs
00:03:59.340 But it just needs a good version of it
00:04:01.620 Most of the processed foods
00:04:02.760 Have trans fats
00:04:03.760 Which is very bad for your body
00:04:05.820 But in general
00:04:06.760 We do need good fats
00:04:09.520 And our body does benefit from good fats
00:04:12.460 And it does help us to stay full
00:04:14.680 And help our bodies function at an optimal level as well
00:04:18.620 Refined grains as well
00:04:20.400 So most of these refined grains
00:04:22.560 Are genetically modified
00:04:24.620 And they do have toxins that induce our bodies to make it more hungry as well
00:04:32.040 So we should avoid artificial sweeteners
00:04:34.960 Because they have been shown to make you more hungry
00:04:38.040 And to make you gain more weight
00:04:39.900 Not something that you want during Ramadan
00:04:42.040 So the last thing that we should avoid is fast food
00:04:46.680 Which contains all of the above
00:04:48.280 Genetically modified food
00:04:50.100 Refined grains
00:04:51.020 Refined sugar
00:04:52.440 These are all ingredients that make us sick
00:04:56.300 And keep us hungry
00:04:58.640 And it does not make us feel full at all
00:05:02.240 Okay, Barakullah fi khaki
00:05:04.000 May Allah bless you for that
00:05:04.940 So 10 foods
00:05:05.820 Kind of foods that we should abstain from
00:05:07.720 Yes?
00:05:08.300 So brothers and sisters
00:05:08.960 Try your best to abstain from such foods
00:05:11.860 How about the 10 foods that we should eat
00:05:14.720 That will help us get through Ramadan
00:05:16.500 And keep us hydrated
00:05:17.560 And full of energy
00:05:18.760 InshaAllah
00:05:19.040 What are they, Yaqi?
00:05:19.580 Now we'll talk about the top 10 foods that people should have during Ramadan
00:05:24.440 That will help them stay full and satisfied
00:05:27.080 Number 1 is dates
00:05:28.840 Dates is high in antioxidants
00:05:32.040 They will help you stay energized
00:05:34.100 They are also a lower glycemic food
00:05:36.240 So it won't negatively affect your blood sugar
00:05:38.620 Chia seeds is another one
00:05:41.120 Chia seeds is high in omega 3s
00:05:44.020 It's also high in fiber and in protein
00:05:46.280 So I would add it to my smoothie during suhoor time
00:05:50.720 That would be one of the best things to do
00:05:52.780 If you don't make a smoothie
00:05:55.300 You can add it to a salad
00:05:56.540 Or you can even add them to sandwiches during suhoor time
00:05:59.780 But chia seeds is definitely one of those foods that I would include during Ramadan
00:06:08.580 The next one is lentils
00:06:10.580 Lentils
00:06:11.580 Lentils for dinner
00:06:12.580 Lentil soup
00:06:13.580 But lentils are high in fiber and they do help you stay full and satisfied
00:06:18.580 Hummus
00:06:20.580 One of the most delicious foods
00:06:22.580 Considering I'm Lebanese
00:06:23.580 So
00:06:24.580 Hummus is very high in fiber and it's very high in protein
00:06:30.580 And I would include more hummus in my meals during Ramadan for sure
00:06:37.580 Broccoli is very high in fiber
00:06:41.580 It will also help with cleansing during Ramadan
00:06:44.580 Oats are very high in fiber
00:06:46.580 Oats also has nutrients that helps you stay energized throughout the day when they're eating in the night before
00:06:51.580 The next one we'll talk about is almonds
00:06:54.580 Which is very high in fiber and protein
00:06:56.580 And helps you stay full and satisfied the next day
00:07:00.580 It's also a very good and healthy snack
00:07:03.580 So tiger nuts is very high in fiber
00:07:06.580 Tiger nuts is also very well known in Asia
00:07:09.580 For being a type of food that helps you stay satisfied for long periods of time
00:07:14.580 And these are things that you can find at your local health food store as well
00:07:19.580 Avocados
00:07:20.580 One of my favorite foods is very high in fat
00:07:23.580 Good type of fat
00:07:24.580 And very high in fiber
00:07:25.580 It's amazing for your body
00:07:27.580 I would have at least one avocado per day
00:07:30.580 And that's perfect
00:07:31.580 So at iftar time the best thing to do
00:07:34.580 Is to have a date
00:07:36.580 Make your salah
00:07:38.580 And then have
00:07:40.580 Don't have too heavy of a meal
00:07:42.580 Eat until you're satisfied
00:07:44.580 Then stop
00:07:45.580 And that is the best way to
00:07:48.580 Conduct your Ramadan diet wise
00:07:50.580 The most important thing is that we shouldn't overeat
00:07:54.580 We shouldn't gain weight during Ramadan
00:07:57.580 We should feel like we are eating the most minimal that we can
00:08:03.580 In order for us to have the most spiritual and effective Ramadan
00:08:09.580 One of the most important things to have as well during Ramadan is coconut oil
00:08:13.580 Coconut oil
00:08:14.580 Coconut oil will help you stay full
00:08:16.580 Satisfied
00:08:17.580 But one of the most important properties in coconut oil is that it also keeps you energized
00:08:23.580 Throughout the day
00:08:24.580 So if you have it at suhoor time
00:08:26.580 It's actually perfect to keep your energy up during Ramadan
00:08:30.580 During the daytime
00:08:31.580 And the last one I'll talk about is barley
00:08:34.580 Which is the highest in fiber out of all the grains
00:08:37.580 And it is a great sunnah food
00:08:39.580 The Prophet used to have barley as well with his meals
00:08:44.580 So these are the top 10 foods for keeping you full and satisfied and healthy during Ramadan
00:08:53.580 So at iftar time the best thing to do is to have a date
00:08:58.580 Make your Salah
00:09:00.580 And then don't have too heavy of a meal
00:09:04.580 Eat until you are satisfied
00:09:06.580 Then stop
00:09:07.580 And that is the best way to conduct your Ramadan diet wise
00:09:12.580 The most important thing is that we shouldn't overeat
00:09:17.580 We shouldn't gain weight during Ramadan
00:09:20.580 We should feel like we are eating the most minimal that we can
00:09:26.580 In order for us to have the most spiritual and effective Ramadan
00:09:31.580 Barakullah fika Akeem
00:09:33.580 May Allah bless you inshaAllah
00:09:34.580 That was amazing
00:09:35.580 I'm going to add my little few tips as well inshaAllah
00:09:38.580 May Allah bless you inshaAllah
00:09:40.580 And also Akeem
00:09:42.580 Where can their brothers and sisters follow you?
00:09:43.580 So if you can just quickly tell us where they can find you inshaAllah
00:09:45.580 To keep up to date with your nutritional facts and herbs
00:09:49.580 I just want to say thank you very much for having me brother
00:09:52.580 And inshaAllah you'll have a great Ramadan
00:09:55.580 And you guys can all follow me on Instagram
00:09:59.580 At Holistic Ali
00:10:01.580 Or also on YouTube at Holistic Ali as well
00:10:05.580 InshaAllah I'm putting out health tips
00:10:07.580 And some great Dawah information as well
00:10:10.580 Barakullah fika Akeem
00:10:12.580 May Allah bless you inshaAllah
00:10:13.580 I'll see you very soon inshaAllah
00:10:15.580 One day we can meet inshaAllah
00:10:16.580 If you come to London or if I come there
00:10:18.580 So guys you heard for yourself
00:10:19.580 Now me personally just a quick tip for you guys
00:10:21.580 Before you guys go
00:10:22.580 Is that recently I just found out about coconut milk here
00:10:25.580 I know Tesco's and these other places sell it
00:10:28.580 But personally I go to Sainsbury's
00:10:30.580 And in Sainsbury's there's one called Vita Cocoa
00:10:32.580 Or something like that
00:10:33.580 It's amazing
00:10:35.580 It's like it's substituted for this dairy milk that you have
00:10:38.580 The cow's milk etc
00:10:39.580 Which God knows what happens to it before it comes to you
00:10:42.580 I know it's really unhealthy as well
00:10:43.580 Coconut milk it tastes better than that cow's milk here
00:10:46.580 So if you guys want in Sainsbury's coconut milk
00:10:49.580 Do go and get that as well
00:10:50.580 Also one other thing brothers and sisters
00:10:52.580 Instead of eating junk food like crisps
00:10:54.580 Chocolate biscuits, sweets etc
00:10:56.580 Which sometimes I'm guilty of as well
00:10:57.580 Try to change that to like nuts yeah
00:11:00.580 All kinds of nuts
00:11:01.580 And also dried fruits
00:11:04.580 You know dried apples, dried bananas etc
00:11:07.580 This is what I've done
00:11:08.580 And it's kind of changed it around
00:11:10.580 And also apple cider vinegar
00:11:12.580 Vinegar not vinegar, vinegar
00:11:14.580 Apple cider vinegar is really good
00:11:16.580 It's something that you can have after breakfast
00:11:19.580 And before lunch
00:11:21.580 So basically what I do is
00:11:22.580 I get a glass
00:11:24.580 Half a glass of water
00:11:25.580 Half a glass of fresh juice
00:11:27.580 Squeezed from the machine
00:11:28.580 And two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
00:11:31.580 Mix it
00:11:32.580 And I have that
00:11:33.580 And it really really helps burn fat
00:11:34.580 And also it's good
00:11:35.580 It softens the digestive system
00:11:39.580 Inshallah
00:11:40.580 So that's about it guys
00:11:41.580 Hope you guys have benefited
00:11:42.580 Hope Ramadan goes successful
00:11:43.580 And good
00:11:44.580 And for all of you brothers and sisters out there
00:11:46.580 It's your first Ramadan
00:11:47.580 You're going to be trying
00:11:48.580 Or you're new to it
00:11:49.580 Whatever it may be
00:11:50.580 Brothers and sisters
00:11:51.580 Don't fall for the Shaytan's trap
00:11:52.580 Make sure you come
00:11:54.580 And Inshallah
00:11:56.580 Try your best Inshallah this Ramadan
00:11:57.580 To make a U-turn
00:11:58.580 So till then
00:12:00.580 Asalaamu Alaikum
00:12:01.580 Warahmatullahi Barakatuh
00:12:02.580 Hey give me one
00:12:15.580 Hey give me one
00:12:19.580 Thanks Arnie
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