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Jordan is championing water-efficiency and chemical-free farming at the stunning Mujib nature reserve Following Qatar's plans to build 1,400 organic farms, comes the announcement that...

Foreskin Removal for Zulus Prevents AIDS

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Natural Remedies for Bedbugs?

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Know When To Stop Eating

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Make Ayran, a refreshing Turkish yogurt drink

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Invitation for a Permaculture Tour in Israel

See how permaculture is spreading across Israel during an international tour at the end of September. Permaculture, or the sustainable use of land and agriculture,...

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Figs and August seasonal cooking in the Middle East

In spite of some climate differences, most Middle Eastern countries raise the same crops. Don't think that it means little choice, though. The huge...

Your Nightcap May Be Giving You Insomnia

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Qatar To Invest In 1,4000 New Local Farms

Qatar is hoping to boost its food security by setting up 1,400 agricultural farms covering an area of 45,000 hectares Following the recent news that...

Israeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Brings Sexy Vegetarian Cuisine to London

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Watermelon Basil Granita recipe

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Can GM Foods Be ‘Halal’? Or Kosher?

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RECIPE: Crunchy Chickpeas for Healthy Snacking

Quick to make and satisfying - roasted chickpeas answer the need for a healthy snack. When we casually dump a can-full of chickpeas into a...

Organic Farming On the Rise In Emirates

Since 2007, land dedicated to organic greenhouse farming across the United Arab Emirates has increased by 15 percent Despite some debate over the carbon-footprint...

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