By sarahmohrOlives are one of the most ancient and healthy foods that humanity has ever come into contact with – no exaggerations here! A staple of the Mediterranean diet, olives have been consumed by humans since before there was written language or recorded history. Olive trees originated from parts of Asia and were introduced to the…
By Amani SalahudeenFeeling exhausted during Ramadan? Here’s the top 10 food that you should be eating during suhoor to increase your energy levels throughout the day. And don’t forget to make sure you’re getting enough water in during suhoor to stay hydrated! Banana, almond butter, and chia seeds according to this Buzzfeed article This is good for…
By sarahmohrAnd, we’re back for another episode of Sunnah Superfoods, this time for the wonderful and great grape! Hit Us With the History First, grapes have been around a really, really, long time. They originated as long as 130 million years ago, according to archeological finds. Humans started consuming grapes nearly 22,000 years ago, when the ice…
By manalmoazzamAs the year draws to a close, as we get ready to face a new 365 page chapter in our lives, there’s little that is sweeter than celebrating over a table of your favorite food with the added treat of the company of some of your favorite people. Luckily for us, there are a plethora of…
By Guest BloggerDear Co-Workers and Bosses, Today marks the second week of Ramadan! A time where Muslims like myself fast from sunrise to sunset. That means no food and no water for the entire work day! In the past, Muslims have felt the need to write emails and letters to their respective bosses explaining why they might…
By Zeina JhaishFood. Food. Food. It’s a vital part of culture all around the world. We Palestinians, in particular, simply love our food, and our events always revolve around the beautiful symphony of flavors that make up our cuisine. But food represents so much more than blind consumption. Food is what unites us. It brings us closer to our…
By akhalilRamadan is all about charity, patience, family, and reflection. It’s also, in case you haven’t noticed, about the food. (Don’t try to argue this. Collectively, our staff has participated in a huge number of Ramadans, and our fact-finding suggests that food is, in fact, a huge part of our 30 days of fasting.) In fact,…
By israaodehTRIGGER WARNING I have a confession to make. My relationship with food is very unhealthy. I am one of those people who deprives themselves by completely avoiding that Nutella crack brownie. BUT, if I do cave and take just one bite, my mind tells me I screwed anyway, might as well just devour the whole…
By sobiamasoodI hope Ramadan is going extremely well for all of you both spiritually and physically (God willing). I know we’ve hit that 15 day mark and that energy we’ve been exerting getting up and making a proper pre-dawn meal is slowly deteriorating. That being said, it’s time to introduce a Ramadan game changer: natural smoothies…
