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Fig and the Olive

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akhooka

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THE FIG: A FRUIT WHOSE PERFECTION HAS ONLY RECENTLY BEEN REVEALED
[I swear] by the fig and the olive. (Qur'an, 95:1)
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The reference to the fig in the first verse of Surat at-Tin is a most wise one in terms of the benefits imparted by this fruit.
The Benefits of the Fig for Human Beings
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Figs have a higher fibre level than any other fruit or vegetable. One single dried fig provides two grams of fibre: 20% of the daily recommended intake. Research over the last fifteen years or so has revealed that the fibre in plant foods is very important for the regular functioning of the digestive system. It is known that fibre in foods assists the digestive system and also helps reduce the risk of some forms of cancer. Nutritionists describe eating figs, which are rich in fibre, as an ideal way of increasing one's fibre intake.
Fibrous foodstuffs are divided into two types: soluble and insoluble. Foods rich in insoluble fibre facilitate the passage of substances to be expelled from the body through the intestine by adding water to them. They thus accelerate the digestive system and ensure its regular functioning. It has also been established that foods containing insoluble fibre have a protective effect against colon cancer. Foods rich in soluble fibre, on the other hand, have been shown to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood by more than 20%. These are therefore of the greatest importance in reducing the risk of heart attack. Excessive levels of cholesterol in the blood collect in the arteries, hardening and narrowing them. Depending on which organ's blood vessels the cholesterol accumulates in, disorders connected to that organ arise. For example, if cholesterol accumulates in the arteries that feed the heart, problems such as heart attacks result. Accumulations of cholesterol in the kidney veins can lead to high blood pressure and kidney deficiency. Furthermore, the intake of soluble fibre is important in terms of regulating blood sugar by emptying the stomach because sudden changes in blood sugar can lead to life-threatening disorders. Indeed, societies with fibre-rich diets have been shown to have far lower incidences of illnesses such as cancer and heart disease.117
Full article here
Miracles of the Qur'an - Modern Science Reveals New Miracles of the Qur'an
 
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*Anne*

Bliss Ninny
I imagine fig newtons are better for you than an Oreo cookie.

I'll eat any variety, but I really enjoy Spanish olives.
 
enchanted_one1975

enchanted_one1975

Resident Lycanthrope
*Anne* said:
I imagine fig newtons are better for you than an Oreo cookie.

I'll eat any variety, but I really enjoy Spanish olives.
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Spoken like someone who has never had a chocolate covered Oreo cookie. Them things are so sweet that one can put you in a diabetic coma, even if you don't have diabetes. Some things taste so good that nutritional value no longer matters.

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*Anne*

Bliss Ninny
You are right! I have been avoiding those like the plague. Somewhere in my state there's a deep fried Oreo as well. :cover:

I'm a fan of Oreos in general. They have to be Double Stuff though! Once you eat those, you can't go back to the regular ones. Why do they even make the regular ones anymore?!
 
enchanted_one1975

enchanted_one1975

Resident Lycanthrope
*Anne* said:
You are right! I have been avoiding those like the plague. Somewhere in my state there's a deep fried Oreo as well. :cover:

I'm a fan of Oreos in general. They have to be Double Stuff though! Once you eat those, you can't go back to the regular ones. Why do they even make the regular ones anymore?!
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The cookie is cheaper than the filling so you can fit more in the package. StarChaser makes those chocolate covered Oreos. We have so many molds for different styles. They are more work to make than it looks like though. The double stuffed ones do fit in the molds by the way. We discovered this when I was picking up a load of stuff at Nabisco and they gave me a couple large packs of double-stuffed Oreos just for being pleasant. :) I brought them home and they were later turned into the chocolate covered variety.
 
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*Anne*

Bliss Ninny
Ah, of course.

Thanks to this conversation, I just ate two Oreos for breakfast. I'm going to pretend I never saw those chocolate covered ones ~ that could lead to a nasty addiction on my part. ;)
 
enchanted_one1975

enchanted_one1975

Resident Lycanthrope
*Anne* said:
Ah, of course.

Thanks to this conversation, I just ate two Oreos for breakfast. I'm going to pretend I never saw those chocolate covered ones ~ that could lead to a nasty addiction on my part. ;)
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You will have to give me a mailing address next fall (they tend to melt in transit in the summer). All I have to do is send you one freebie and you will be our customer for life. :D
 
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