Wholesome nutrition: halal and sustainable
Human subsistence is highly dependent on food. Food offers essential nutrients for the healthy growth and development of all cells in the body; as well as providing energy for day-to-day activities. A healthy diet focuses on balance. This refers to consuming the right foods in the proper proportions...
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Published in | Food Research (Online) Vol. 8; no. 2; pp. 105 - 112 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
01.04.2024
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Summary: | Human subsistence is highly dependent on food. Food offers essential nutrients for the
healthy growth and development of all cells in the body; as well as providing energy for
day-to-day activities. A healthy diet focuses on balance. This refers to consuming the right
foods in the proper proportions to maintain a healthy weight and optimize the body's
metabolic processes. Today, the nutrition arena has evolved rapidly. In developed
countries, nutritional deficiencies efforts have shifted to managing excessive calories,
inactive lifestyles and stress. Nutritional and technological advances concurrently curbed
nutrient deficiency diseases, while abutting the growing concerns on obesity, noncommunicable diseases and ageing. Acknowledging the nutritional guidelines worldwide,
it is imperative to look at the “new-old” approaches to maintaining a wholesome diet to
ensure a healthy lifestyle. In the 1980s, the University of Giessen came forward with the
concept of ‘Wholesome Nutrition’ which is a concept of sustainable nutrition. It
comprises health and the ecological, economic, social and cultural dimensions of nutrition.
Later, sustainable nutrition incorporates the environment, economy, society, health and
culture. On the other hand, past lessons and observing the good manners of the previous
Muslims are recommended by Islamic principles. Among similarities in the core elements
discussed by both are the preference for plant-based foods and minimally processed
products. This article discusses the approaches by the West on the concept of sustainable
nutrition; and eating habits by early Muslims in achieving wholesome nutrition. |
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ISSN: | 2550-2166 2550-2166 |
DOI: | 10.26656/fr.2017.8(2).1028 |