Anorexia and Bulimia Recovery Dates for Breakfast

“Indeed in dates there is a cure"

Hands down, One of my favorite nutritional breakfasts ever. Milk and dates are two top foods that really aided in my recovery. One of the world's oldest cultivated fruits, it is high in fibre, essential minerals and vitamins. 

After a fast, eating dates is a gentle way to ease the body back into the act of eating (this is practiced by Muslims in a month of fasting, Ramadan) and prevents metabolic, digestive, and other physical issues that may be caused by the practice of fasting.

According to organic facts.com:

Muslims break their fast by eating dates and water according to their traditions. Breaking fast with eating dates helps us to avoid overeating of the food after the fast. When the body absorbs the nutritional value of the dates, the feeling of hunger gets pacified.

I also love having dates for my dessert and to satisfy any sugar cravings.

Prophet Muhammad said: "A house without dates has no food."

Fresh dates were eaten by Mother Mary at the time of the birth of Prophet Jesus. Eating dates every morning is a Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad.

Health benefits of Dates:

• High in natural fibres, vitamins and minerals.


• They contain oil, calcium, sulphur, iron, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, copper and magnesium.


• Helps fight constipation and intestinal disorder


• Excellent alternative to refined sugar


• Natural sweetner


• Best food for muscle development

According to natural facts.com:

It is said that consumption of one date daily is necessary for a balanced and healthy diet.

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “The one who eats seven dates in the morning will be protected that day from poison and envy.”

 

Try this highly nutritional Omega 3 infused smoothie for Brekkie and put some love back into your body.

Walnut, Dates Milk Smoothie

3 dates, soaked overnight in 1/2 cup of milk

1 ounce walnuts

1/4 cup ice

1/4 cup vanilla yogurt

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Method:

Add 1/2 cup milk with dates in blender or a food processor with remaining ingredients and puree until smooth. Enjoy.

Anorexia Bulimia replenishing Serotonin levels and mood booster recipe

To replenish my depleted serotonin levels and to boost my mood, I used this recipe three times a week. We all know benefits of banana (contains tryptophane) , walnuts are an ultimate brain booster food, (rich in Omega 3s  I'm a die hard fan of them) and pineapple doesn't just boost the serotonin levels but also improves your mood and gives you a good buzz especially in those dreary winter days.

Kate Walsh, an author of mom please help used serotonin/brain boosting food, such as walnuts and pineapple (among other foods) to help her daughter recover from Bulimia nervosa.

Banana, Pineapple walnut Smoothie

1 Banana

25grams walnuts

1 cup fresh pineapple, tinned pineapple or 1 cup pineapple juice

1/2 cup ice

1 cup milk or water for blending

 

 

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and whiz until smooth. Enjoy.