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“When we support the people who grow the food for the schools, it’s the biggest gift that we can give the next generation.' - Chef Alice Waters 
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In recent years, the demand for vegan food has been on the rise globally, as individuals become more conscious of their dietary choices and environmental impact. However, while veganism has gained traction in many parts of the world, the vegan culinary scene in Cairo, particularly in terms of dedicated vegan restaurants, remains relatively limited.
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CAIRO — Life is no longer the same for cattle trader Bahaa Mahmud. When the Islamic holy month of Ramadan approached in the previous years, Mahmud put together large amounts of food in preparation for his charity iftars —the evening meal following a day of fasting from sunrise to sunset—.
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IGCAT and Slow Food have joined forces to support the safeguard and promotion of cultural, food and biodiversity. This new collaboration was formalised on 15 December at the Saudi Feast Food Festival in Riyadh, where a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between President of IGCAT, Diane Dodd PhD and Director General of Slow Food, Paolo Di Croce.
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The negative effects of obesity are partly reversed by substantial weight loss that can be achieved with MD, especially when low-calorie and in combination with adequate physical activity. In addition, the composition of MD has been correlated with an excellent effect on reducing dyslipidemia. It al …
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New research suggests that ancient humans in Africa had contact with the olive tree and used its branches and fruits about 100,000 years ago.
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Household expenses witnessed a new shift as the coronavirus pandemic, which has had a varied impact on the economy, changed consumer habits in Turkey, according to statistics. Last year, money spent on services like education and tourism decreased, while people spent more on appliances and food, according to Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) data. Still, expenses continued increasing and exceeded TL 2.9 trillion ($396 billion), a 10% rise.
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Despite rising prices and lower availability, 48 percent of Italian households continue to purchase as much olive oil as they did in previous years. Via internationalolivecouncil
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These five concrete steps will contribute to meaningful systems change and help ensure that our food predictions for the new year come true.
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In a bustling marketplace in a lower-income district in Cairo, Noura Refaey, 43, appraises bunches of spinach before apprehensively asking the salesman how much they cost.
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Since olive oil is the main lipids source, it has special significance for health. Healthy fruit and vegetables, rich in phytochemicals, are a major proportion of this diet and contribute to the overall nutritional value and bioactivity of its components. Here we review the nutritional and health benefits of wheat germ, tomatoes, olives and chili pepper, items at the base of Mediterranean diet food pyramid that provides beneficial molecules, such as polyphenols, vitamins and flavonoids, and exert anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-oxidative actions. Via internationalolivecouncil
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Skyrocketing cost of food has forced middle-income people to opt for unhealthy alternatives
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The Mediterranean diet is famous for its health benefits, but many people are unsure of what it is or how to follow it. For years now, the Mediterranean diet has rightfully been publicly celebrated for its physical and mental health benefits, but what exactly is it, and how does it work? In simple terms, the Mediterranean diet refers to the traditional diet of olive-growing regions before the introduction of fast food, large quantities of red meats and other harmful habits that arose from the globalization of the decades following World War II.
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