Health Benefits Of Olives And Figs

Hadith About Olives

Abu Aseed said: “The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Eat the oil and use it on your hair and skin, for it comes from a blessed tree.” (Reported by al-Tirmidhi)

Uses Of Olives

• Olive oil can also be used on hands, hair and as a base for massage oil.
• Used as a balm, it fortifies the hair.
• It keeps the hair shiny and prevents dandruff.
• Used as a balm, it fortifies and moisturizes the skin, combating dry skin and softening it. It also combats against acne.
• Massaged onto the body, Olives fortify the limbs, combat against inflammation, and sooth away aches and pains from tired muscles and so on.
• Help against wrinkles and delaying the effects of old age.
• Help combat against strokes, heart-disease, High blood pressure, diabetes.
• It aids digestion and strengthens the bowels, as well as the stomach.
• Strengthens the body’s immune system
• Drink, the tea from Olive leaves help against High blood pressure.

Hadith About Figs

Hazrat Abu Darda (Radiallaho Anho) narrates that Rasullullah said, “Eat fig for it cures the piles and is useful for rheumatism (discomfort or disability of muscles, tendons etc.)” .

• Prevent constipation: There are 5 grams of fiber per three-fig serving. So, it helps in healthy bowel function and prevents constipation.

• Weight loss: The fiber in figs also helps to reduce weight and is recommended for obese people. Take care - figs also result in weight gain, especially when consumed with milk.

• Lower cholesterol: Figs contain Pectin, a soluble fiber. When fiber goes through the digestive system, it mops up globes of cholesterol and carries them out of body.

• Prevent coronary heart disease: Dried figs contain phenol, Omega-3 and Omega-6. These fatty acids reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

• Prevent colon cancer: The presence of fiber helps to mop up and usher out cancer causing substances.

• Good for diabetic patients: Figs have been recommended for a high fiber treat. Fig leaves reduce the amount of insulin needed by diabetic patients who have to take insulin injection. Fig is rich in Potassium. Potassium helps to control blood sugar. Fig leaves have anti-diabetic properties

• Prevention of hypertension: People used to take more sodium in the form of salt. Low potassium and high sodium level may lead to hypertension. Figs are high in potassium but low in sodium. So, it helps to avoid hypertension.

• Strengthens bones: Figs are rich in Calcium. Calcium helps to strengthen bones.

• Prevent macular degeneration: Vision loss in older people is due to macular degeneration. Fruits and figs generally are good for avoiding this condition.

• Relief for throat: The high mucilage content in figs, helps to heal and protect sore throats.

Benefits Of Olives

Benefits Of Figs

The End, Inshallah

• Allah created Figs and Olives as a blessing for us, a natural healer, with many benefits that make us more healthier and we should acknowledge and benefit from it.
• Allah mentions them, and swears by them in the Qur'an as a proof of their importance, as well as the Prophet (s) talks about them to show us the significance.
• Inshallah, we benefit from this presentation, consume more olives and figs (and olive oil), which gives the Mashallah amazing presenters more good deeds and makes you more healthier.

Conclusion

• Improve memory

Olives contain polyphenols, a natural chemicals that reduce oxidative stress in the brain. Eating a daily serving of olives improves memory by 25% according to research from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

• Power

A cup of olives contain 4.4 mg of iron. Iron helps in the synthesis of carnitine, an amino acid that converts fat into energy. Besides the iron up the hemoglobin in the blood.

• Reduce wrinkles

Eating olives improves the appearance of wrinkles by 20% since they contain oleic acid, which keeps skin soft and healthy. In addition, olives contain vitamin E, an excellent antioxidant for skin health.

• Control appetite

The eating 10 olives before meals reduced appetite by 22% according to studies in Italy. Monounsaturated fatty acids containing olives are slower digestion and stimulate the hormone cholecystokinin, a hormone that sends messages of satiety to the brain. Moreover, these acids also stimulate the production of adiponectin, a chemical that burns fat for five hours after ingestion.

• Anti-Cancer

The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of olives make them a natural for protection against cancer.

• Iron
• Ripe olive contains about 3.30 milligrams of iron per 100-gram serving. Your body needs this mineral to make hemoglobin and myoglobin, the oxygen-carrying proteins.
• Skin and Hair Health

Black olives are rich in fatty acids and antioxidants that nourish, hydrate and protect. Chief among those is vitamin E. Whether applied topically or ingested, vitamin E has been shown to protect skin from ultraviolet radiation, thus guarding against skin cancer and premature aging.

• Good Source of Iron

Black olives are very high in iron.

• Eye Health

One cup of black olives contains ten percent of the daily recommended allowance of vitamin A which, when converted into the retinal form, is crucial for healthy eyes. It enables the eye to better distinguish between light and dark, thereby improving night vision. Furthermore, Vitamin A is believed effective against cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and other age-related ocular diseases.

Health Benefits Of Olives And Figs

by:Humzah Khan and Musa Haydar