ONE EXPAT FAMILY'S EXPERIENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA
When I was a kid we had a large garden in the back yard, big enough to grow most of what we needed to eat for the whole summer. My dad rototilled the grass under every spring and rototilled it throughout the summer, between the rows of plants, when the weeds became too much. Since …
Mama said ‘eat your vegetables and fruit’ because she knew they were good for you. But did mama know that eating vegetables, fruit and lowering your animal protein intake to 25% a day, is also good for the environment? As industrial societies are currently on a trend to demand more animal protein such as beef, …
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At this time of year, some of us celebrate togetherness or say "I love you", by giving valentines, hearts, chocolates, stuffed animals, flowers, etc. If you celebrate Valentine's Day Feb. 14th (this Sunday), make these brownies and see the smiles. Perhaps you are stuck inside because of Covid, well you are your own valentine, so …
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Well it's not news to people in Saudi, but perhaps you would like to know how the country is handling the new virus strain. Here lockdowns or temporary closures have become commonplace during Covid, especially around holidays. Now that the new strain has entered the country, the Saudi Ministry of Health is being extra cautious …
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Looking for some good news? We all need some and here are two articles that will help you feel more optimistic today. We are making progress in supporting human growth/population, as well as the earth's climate, through industry (public and private) and agriculture tech innovations. Two of the biggest environmental polluters, industry and agriculture, are …
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If I pick a staple food crop that merits investigation, oats would be the one. Oats possess characteristics and nutritional attributes that are attractive in human nutrition and prevention of disease. Additionally they have environmental advantages in agriculture. Oats are consumed as a whole grain cereal unlike wheat and rice, etc. which have more processed …
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A recent article in The New York Times from summer of 2020 addressed the problem of malnourished children and the gut microbiome. It's one of the many new articles exploring the world of our bodies at the microbial level. The food you eat may have a bigger impact on your health than even your genetic …
I have become increasingly interested in wheat, not just because I love baked goods, as wheat flour is generally a staple ingredient, but because there are different varieties. Why does that matter you say? Well, each variety has been cultivated over time and is genetically different than the others. One may have more protein for …
This is a great TED talk video that gives a great introduction to what microbes are, and how our microbial communities affect our health. Improvement in your gut microbiome can improve your health and make you more resilient. Listen for the science behind this new and exciting field. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-icXZ2tMRM
Do you know that most of your food staples, such as flour, rice, cassava, soy and milk are fortified? It used to be that many people were anemic, but thanks to iron added to flour, cereals and baked goods, many people are not. However in the world, iron deficiency, B12, along with Vitamin A and …
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