Watch What You're Eating!
Hi friends, I’m Reza, a traveler.
This morning, we’re having breakfast together as part of our weight-loss and weight-gain legion program. Our breakfast includes boiled eggs, a small portion of whole grain bread, tomatoes, onions or bell peppers, and a bit of pickled cucumber.
In the words of God, in the holy Quran [Surah Abasa, verse 24], it says: “Observe the food you eat.”
Here, we’re learning what the food we eat is really for. Even a simple egg contains a wide range of nutrients, which Master Dezhakam has explained many times in his audio sessions. Just as a refresher, eggs are rich in amino acids, magnesium, phosphorus, choline, calcium, protein, cholesterol, healthy fats, and vitamins K, E, D, B12, A, and B6.
Eggs also contain a generous amount of collagen, a type of protein that plays an important role in the health of skin and hair. In the Body Structure CD, Mr. Dezhakam explains that in order for collagen to be absorbed properly, there’s a principle called “overlaping”, stating that vitamin C helps collagen be absorbed. The vegetables we’ve chosen for breakfast like onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, are great sources of vitamin C. Carrots, rich in fiber, enhance the body’s ability to absorb collagen from eggs more effectively, and they also help you feel fuller and more satisfied.
The pickled cucumbers we’ve prepared for breakfast today include a bit of garlic, a little D-Sap, and rock salt. Mr. Dezhakam has mentioned the benefits of D-Sap in detail in the related CDs. He’s also talked about the cancer-fighting properties of garlic and tomatoes in the Circles of Creation CDs. As for the rock salt used in making these homemade pickles, it actually helps the body absorb sodium and potassium more effectively. Eating a small amount of pickle can even help prevent muscle cramps during walking or while sleeping. Personally, I used to get cramps in my calves during sleep quite often. However, after I started using D-Sap, that problem went away.
Mr. Dezhakam reminds us that the food we eat can act as medicine. If consumed in small amounts, it acts as a remedy; if taken in moderation, it serves as nourishment; and if consumed in excess, it becomes toxic and harmful.
The bread I’ve prepared today is made from whole wheat, I used only sourdough starter for fermentation, with no additives. Whole wheat [produced form whole grain] has essential nutrients that are important for our body’s health. Most of the time, when I can’t find truly healthy bread, I make sure to use a small amount of whole wheat in my daily cooking, so my body doesn’t miss out on this powerful, complete ingredient. There are many more benefits to whole wheat but I’ll save those for another time!
To help our body absorb the calcium in the eggs better, we also need sunlight, since it helps us produce the vitamin required for that process. That’s why it’s important to include morning walks in our daily routine, not only to help bring balance to the body, but also to fully benefit from sunlight. Another very important point is the proper chewing of food. It really matters more than we might think, and I’ll be explaining it in more detail during our legion speech.
Second Session of the First Round – Jones’ legion [Weight Loss and Gain Legion] Led by Traveler Reza, Talaghani Park, 7:30 AM, 1404/2/26
Hello friends, I’m Reza a traveler.
I thank God for giving me the opportunity to stand in this position and continue learning.
Our topic for today is the CD "Nutrition During Ramadan." I’ve already discussed part of this audio earlier at the Shadabad branch, and that content is available on the website if anyone would like to review it.
In one part of the Ramadan and Nutrition audio, Master Amin shares some fascinating insights about the importance of chewing food properly even explaining how it can affect the appearance even in animals. For example, he compares the calm eating of a horse to the frantic chewing of a hyena. He even mentions the lion although it’s a predator, it still eats in a composed and calm manner. This calmness, he says, is part of what gives the lion or the leopard that noble, powerful presence in their face. The same applies to eagles, who eat fresh food in peace after they’ve hunted and that peaceful rhythm contributes to the striking beauty of these animals. One part that really stood out to me personally was when the Master Amin said that those who eat too quickly often face challenges in social relationships. They may even struggle to form warm, close connections even with their own children.
Another important point that Master Amin mentions is the effect of our emotions on the food we prepare. He explains that the energy we carry while cooking whether it’s positive or negative transfers to the food itself. He also emphasizes the value of using natural, preservative-free ingredients, and speaks about the importance of using whole, unrefined flour in our bread. According to him, bread should be made from flour that hasn’t had any part removed not even the bran. The bread I prepared for breakfast today was made with this in mind. But knowing all of this isn't enough on its own it’s only through practice that knowledge becomes valuable. He also encourages us to always use fresh ingredients when cooking.
Thank you for listening to my words.
Photography & Typing: Traveler Reza
Report Submission & Editing: Companion Omid
Translated By: Traveler Arash, Artesh Branch of Congress 60, Tehran
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