What does Islam say about dieting?

J Relig Health. 2014 Aug;53(4):1003-12. doi: 10.1007/s10943-013-9698-x.

Abstract

Dieting is very important to maintain a healthy and peaceful life. Today, most of the health problems are related with dieting. Thus, the modern health science recommends a number of suggestions regarding dieting for better health such as learning the five basic food groups (grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and meat); eating three times a day; decreasing the amount of fat; increasing the amount of fruits, vegetables and grains; including an adequate amount of iron; and avoiding excessive rich food, salt, sugar, and fat. Religion can also play a vital role for our good health and lifestyle. The main concern of this paper was to present an analytical justification regarding what Islam as a religion advocates about dieting along with the modern food and nutrition sciences.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diet / methods*
  • Feeding Behavior*
  • Humans
  • Islam
  • Religion and Medicine*