Today, the topic of nutrition has become very complicated.
What should we eat?
What should we not eat?
Which diet is correct?
Everyone says something different.
But sometimes I return to this:
Back to the beginning.
Because some knowledge does not change.
We have just forgotten it.
Why are foods mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran is not just a book of worship.
It is also a guide for life.
And in this guide, certain foods are specifically mentioned.
This is not a coincidence.
Because the human body, soul, and mind…
are directly linked to nutrition.
Some highlighted foods
Some foods mentioned in the Quran:
- Olives
- Dates
- Honey
- Figs
- Grapes
- Grains
These are not just food.
They are healing foods.
Olive: The symbol of balance
The olive is referred to in the Quran as "blessed".
This is a very powerful expression.
The olive:
- Nourishes the body
- Supports digestion
- Creates balance
When we look at it from a holistic perspective:
The olive is a food that does not tire the body and brings balance.
Date: Strength and nourishment
Dates are particularly associated with childbirth.
This shows us that:
It is a food that quickly recovers the body and provides strength.
According to temperament:
- It is supportive for people with a cold temperament
- It provides balance in cases of low energy
Honey: A source of healing
There is a clear expression for honey in the Quran:
"In it, there is healing for people."
That is very clear.
Honey is not just a sweetener.
- Supports immunity
- Repairs the body
- Is a natural balancer
But what is important is this:
Using what is natural.
Figs and grapes: Light but profound foods
Figs and grapes:
- Are easy to digest
- Do not tire the body
- Provide natural sugar balance
Holistically:
These foods nourish the body without creating a burden.
The real issue: Not what you eat, but what is right for you
There is a very important point here.
Not every food mentioned in the Quran is good for everyone in the same way.
Because:
Every person's temperament is different.
The same food:
- May be good for one
- May be heavy for another
That is why in my therapies I look at this:
What is your nature?
What does your body need?
Why does modern nutrition make it difficult?
Today, people:
- Eat processed foods
- Drift away from what is natural
- Have forgotten the seasons
And then the body sends signals.
But no one listens.
My approach
I do not give you a diet.
I show you this:
When are you in balance regarding what you eat?
I combine ancient wisdom with modern life.
But at the center, there is always this:
Your temperament.
Conclusion
The foods mentioned in the Quran remind us of this:
Natural is healing.
But the right thing is what is suitable for you.
And perhaps the most important thing in nutrition is this:
Not more information…
More awareness.
Adem Özbay
