by Halal Wellness Editorial Team | Oct 7, 2026 | Nutrition
Dates have been a staple food in Arabia for thousands of years and are mentioned many times in the Quran. The Prophet ﷺ broke his fast with dates and encouraged eating them. Modern nutrition science shows why they are such a good choice. Nutrition facts Per 100 g,...
by Halal Wellness Editorial Team | Oct 5, 2026 | Nutrition
Most marshmallows get their bounce from gelatin – and in the UK and US, that gelatin is usually from pork. The good news: halal and gelatin-free marshmallows are now easy to find. Why most marshmallows are not halal Gelatin whips air into the sugar mixture and sets...
by Halal Wellness Editorial Team | Oct 2, 2026 | Nutrition
Gelatin is in sweets, marshmallows, yoghurts, desserts and most soft capsules – and it is one of the most common questions Muslims ask about food. The short answer: it depends on where the gelatin comes from, and on which scholarly view you follow. So, is gelatin...
by Halal Wellness Editorial Team | Sep 30, 2026 | Nutrition
Black seed – Nigella sativa, also called kalonji or habbatus sauda – holds a special place for Muslims. The Prophet ﷺ described it as a cure for every disease except death (reported by al-Bukhari and Muslim). Today it is also one of the most studied herbal remedies in...
by Halal Wellness Editorial Team | Sep 27, 2026 | Nutrition
Collagen and protein powders are two of the fastest-growing supplements, and searches for “halal collagen powder” and “halal protein powder” run into the thousands each month. The problem: many products are made from pork or from cattle not...
by Halal Wellness Editorial Team | Jun 3, 2026 | Nutrition
Eid al-Adha fell in late May this year, and in many homes the freezer is now full of qurbani meat. Sharing that meat with family, neighbours and those in need is a beautiful Sunnah. Eating large amounts of red meat every day for weeks is another matter. Here is how to...
