Tagged: Healthy Muslim

Healthy Cooking – Definitely Not My Mother’s Oatmeal

Asalaam ‘Alaikum, I think I’ve mentioned it in a previous post that I’ve been trying to eat more healthy – and one of the things I mentioned was oatmeal. I actually don’t like oatmeal (we ate it a lot as kids and it was always the kind you just pour the packet and add water)....

Healthy Cooking – Scottish Soda Bread with a Twist

Asalaam ‘Alaikum, Scottish Soda Bread is a tender, crumbly, biscuit-like bread that can be started an hour before mealtime. I really love it when you can quickly whip up something this delicious, masha’Allah. I found this recipe for Scottish Soda Bread in a book entitled “Great Natural Breads Made Easy“. Before I go on, I...

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Summer For Homeschooling Moms – Finding Yourself Again

Asalaam ‘Alaikum, I don’t know about all homeschooling moms, but this year I have started the summer by finding myself again. You didn’t know I was lost, you say? Well, “I” wasn’t lost, but all those things that I love to do and cherish often has to be set aside to ensure we have a...

Exercise with the Homeschooled Child

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: While what you feed yourself and your family is very important for a healthy life – we should never overlook the importance of exercise. This is especially difficult sometimes if you are educating more than one child at a time and are trying to get through the day’s lessons. However, we should always...

What Are We Feeding Our Children?

Asalaam ‘Alaikum, I guess some topics of concern don’t die easily. I’m still reading and learning more about food and trying to have a healthier lifestyle for myself and my family. Alhumdulilah, it makes me feel better to know that I am trying to give my children healthier habits now – and not waiting for...

Skills and Eating – for Life

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: I wasn’t going to post any more this week. However, sometimes enlightenment hits you – even if it’s not an earth shaking idea. I’ll take what I can get! Well, I just borrowed a DVD from the library called “Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger”. Yes, I’m on a quest to eat healthier foods...