Ah, spinach vs arugula – a question I find myself answering quite frequently and – believe it or not – one of my most sought out blog posts! People want to know: what’s the difference between the two, which one is healthier, which one will benefit me more, and so on… So, I decided to […]
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Question: I suffer from constipation. Can I do something about my diet to get some relief? Answer: Yes, you can do something about your diet to get some relief. In general, there are four tips that will help with constipation: 1. Eat consistent meals It’s simple. You have to eat food so you can make
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Maftool is a less-known version of the very well-known couscous. Couscous originated by the Berber in North Africa (Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco) and was enjoyed by the royalty in Granada. Most likely by the way of merchants and ships of the Mediterranean, it showed up in the Middle East/ Eastern Mediterranean (Jordan, Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon)
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My friend Autumn taught me this recipe, a traditional Tunisian couscous main dish she learned from her Tunisian mother-in-law. It was the first time I make couscous or Tunisian food at home, and it was exceptional. The amount and variety of vegetables are so impressive that you can skip the chicken and make it vegetarian.
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Picture source: Flickr, by GrongarI can’t remember exactly when I first saw King Arthur White Whole Wheat flour. A couple of years ago? My mother-in-law had bought it and started baking with it, and she asked me what I thought about its nutrition profile. Is it really whole wheat? I have to admit I was
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Q & A: Can you do a post on what sort of snacks are good for us? I usually get very hungry between meals and reach for nutri-grain which I know is processed and has a lot of sugar. would love to hear some advice from you. –Shayma. The Spice Spoon. Answer: My first choice
Fresh green garbanzo beans–called hamleh in Arabic–are one of spring must-haves in Jordan. What I like about the Middle East and miss sometimes in the US, is that you don’t have to go out of your way to eat seasonal. It’s normal, common sense, and what everyone does. Some foods are available all year long,
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Tired of the same commercial granola flavors, annoyed by their price, and many times not satisfied with the nutrition profile, I started making my own. I’ve been wanting to experiment with granola many years ago when I had them once at my sister-in-law’s, who’s a great baker by the way! They were delicious. Special. There’s
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This is not your grocery store, 6-months-old packed jar of salsa! It’s made with all fresh ingredients. Nothing processed but everything flavorful. It’s great for a party starter, side dish, or with meals. Try it with grilled chicken or shrimp. Yum, yum, yum! Ingredients: 1 can no-salt-added whole corn kernels, drained 4 hard medium tomatoes,
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The bulgur pilaf is a recipe from my mom, who got it from her sister, who got it from her Lebanese mother-in-law. I’ve never had bulgur traditionally other than in tabbouleh or kubbeh, but this is supposed to be common in Lebanon. Learn how to identify the REAL causes of your gut problems. Download My
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