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Food SustainableHow the UAE’s indoor farming sector is exploding

May 23, 202228 min

On December 14, 2019, the UAE celebrated what appeared to be a remarkable achievement. In just one year it had climbed 10 places on the Global Food Security Index, ranking 21st out of 113 countries and apparently on course to fulfil its extraordinary ambition of achieving a top-10 position by 2021. At the time, Mariam Hareb Almheiri, Minister of State for Food Security, said the jump reflected the government’s determination “to transform the UAE into...

by Danae Mercer

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Community FoodReally good Keto and Paleo-friendly UAE restaurants

May 20, 202218 min

People sure are interested in the Keto diet here in the UAE: According to a survey conducted by the digital marketing suite SEMrush, searches for ketogenic shot up more than 1,000 percent in the UAE between 2017 and 2020. And while lots of people may be eating paleo, the same survey found searches for that way of eating have fallen by 19 percent in the same period. The ketogenic diet recommends heaps of fats, moderate protein...

by Ann Marie McQueen

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Food6 new healthy food things to try

May 17, 20229 min

It’s becoming easier every day to make balanced choices that nourish our bodies and respect the planet. Whether it’s saving fruit and vegetables from the landfill, picking up a basket of juicy berries grown on a farm in Al Ain or making a hot cup of soothing tea, here are the latest healthy food options. “ugly” fruit and veg The UAE government recently announced aims to cut food waste by 50 percent by 2030, and...

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FoodZero food waste for a sustainable Saudi kitchen

May 12, 202214 min

For as long as we can remember, our parents have always told us to finish off our plates before leaving the table. Every crumb, every dollop of sauce, and the last piece of pasta must be chowed down. Yet not everyone in the Kingdom has lived this way, clearly. As of 2021, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has estimated that food waste costs the Kingdom US$10.6 billion annually. A nationwide field study...

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Food Ramadan5 supercharged rice alternatives

April 26, 202211 min

Heaping dishes of rice are a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, especially during Ramadan. But rice is not always an ideal choice for our bodies.

by Devinder Bains

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Food Health RamadanConsidering fasting? Read this first

April 22, 202222 min

If you’re thinking of trying a fast, Ramadan is a very good time to do it. But what are the rules? How many hours should you be abstaining from food? Are you still allowed tea and coffee? Should you try intermittent fasting or a fasting-mimicking diet or something like the 5:2? Or should you dive straight in with a prolonged fast? Which one best suits your goals? Are you looking for weight loss, better skin, improved...

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Fitness Food Ramadan‘It’s okay to let your fitness plateau’ in Ramadan

April 20, 2022119 min

Fasting has been around for centuries, adopted by many cultures and religions as a spiritual act designed to purify and heal the mind, body and soul. In recent times a variety of fasting diets have been touted not only as a popular mechanism for weight loss, but a route to overall better health, too. There are some key differences between fasting during Ramadan and intermittent fasting, however. Ramadan fasting periods are specified by the sun...

by Issa Salem

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Fitness Food RamadanHere’s how I lost fat and gained muscle during Ramadan

April 19, 202215 min

There is no better time to set personal fitness goals than during the Holy Month, which is all about setting aside time to reflect, rejuvenate, break old habits and start new ones. Here’s how I managed to lose weight and build muscle last Ramadan. Dedication Ramadan is the most sacred month in the Islamic calendar. Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, abstaining from food and drink, among other pleasures (particularly the guilty ones) but also...

by Dr Teizeem Dhanji

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Food Mental Health RamadanHow to make it through Ramadan in eating disorder recovery

April 14, 202215 min

Ramadan can be a difficult time for those with mental health difficulties, but for those who have an eating disorder, it can trigger difficult thoughts and feelings. The period of fasting and feelings of fullness at Iftar or Suhoor, the increase in number of social gatherings centered around food and feelings of hunger can be difficult triggers and may cause significant deterioration in physical health or disrupt recovery in those with an eating disorder. That...

by Ann Marie McQueen

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Food Ramadan3 healthy recipes for your next Iftar

April 7, 202213 min

Chef Nishant Choubey, consultant chef at global rice exporter India Gate, is sharing some carefully crafted recipes that are both easy to prepare and packed with goodness for Ramadan. As he shows, traditional basmati rice-based recipes can be easily swapped with healthier options to cut down on calories for Iftar or Suhoor without compromising on taste. Flax Seed Ladoos Ingredients: India Gate Flax Seeds – 500gm Buckwheat Flour – 250gm Jaggery – 250 gm Ghee...

by Asha Sherwood

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Community Fitness Food Health Mental HealthHumanize your wellness at Abu Dhabi’s massive new lifestyle hub The Bridge

April 6, 202218 min

A new fitness destination has opened in Abu Dhabi, which is combining state-of-the-art gym technology with cutting-edge treatments, environmentally friendly products, and thought-provoking workshops to deliver the ultimate wellbeing experience. The Bridge, which is situated near the capital’s National Aquarium in Al Qana, consists of seven different areas, which the location calls ‘tracks’. These tracks combine to make a holistic hub which aims to transform its members with treatments and classes that are backed by...

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