Hadith About Food

The Prophet of mankind, the Peace of our heart and mind, the most Generous and Kind (SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam) has stated,

"The one who picks up the bits of food that have fallen on the dining-mat and eats them, will live a life of affluence and his offspring and the offspring of his offspring will be protected from unwisdom (ignorance)."
[Kanz al-Ummal, Vol. 15, Page 111, Hadith 40815]

Another narration mentioned by Imam Jalal al Din Suyuti in his Jaami al Saghir says:
"Treat bread with respect as it is from amongst the blessings of the heavens and earth. Whoever eats a fallen piece of bread from the dining-mat will be forgiven."
[#Suyuti, Jamai' as-Saghir, Page 88, #Hadith 1426]

The Noble Prophet (SallAllahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said: You should not eat while resting against a support. [Majma' al-Zawa'id, #Hadith 7918]

Indeed blessing descends at the center of the plate, therefore, eat from the sides and not from the middle. [Jaami' #Tirmidhi, #Hadith 1812]

When the dining-mat is laid, each one of you should eat from your own side. [#Bayhaqi, Shu'ab al-Iman, Volume 5, Page 83, #Hadith 5864]

Adopt moderation in eating and drinking as this is a cure for numerous diseases. [Kashf al-Khifa, Volume 1, Page 221, #Hadith 760]

The dearest to Allah Almighty amongst you is the one who eats less and has a lean body. [#Suyuti, Jaami' al-Saghir, Page 20, #Hadith 221]

Whoever wipes the plate and licks his fingers clean, Allah will fill his stomach in the world and the Hereafter. [#Tabarani, #Hadith 653]