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Today's Featured Articles: Protein - The Denominator Customary to All Diets The Human Body is in a constant flux with the environment. Matter and molecules flow in and out, casting themselves into its complexities. Although the body lends them structure, it is the intake—the diet—that decides its physique. To control what goes in a diet is to choose what stays inside. Dietary decisions reflect an awareness of metabolism and the nutrients needed to modify it. There may be a host of diets purported for each activity and illness. However, the one macronutrient that is invariably required, in substantial amounts irrespective of the physiological state, is protein. < ... Author: Jim Duffy CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE Scientists Declaration about The Holy Quran and Islam-Joe Leigh Simpson Author and editor of over 20 books, and has published over 181 scientific papers. Co-author of The Developing He is the President of the American Fertility Society. He has received many awards, including the Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Public Recognition Award in 1992. Like many others, Professor Simpson was taken by surprise when he discovered that the Qur'ân and Hadîth contain verses related to his specialised field of study. When he met with Sheikh cAbdul-Majeed A.Zindanî, he insisted on verifying the text presented to him from the Qur'ân and Hadîth. " ... Author: Joe Leigh Simpson CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE Want to read more of our articles?  Check out the Archive. Article Archive: Pages 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13