Food

Egypt invests in a million public fruit trees!

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Vegetarianism – More Than A Lifestyle!

Have you ever tried a completely vegetarian diet? Believe it or not, it has several advantages! Vegetarianism is generally considered as a lifestyle. But...

True tea varieties for health

There is tea and then there is tea. According to your friends you can pretty much make a tea from anything these days, from...

Popeye was right: Spinach means energy!

Spinach could fuel the next wave of efficient renewable energy, so say researchers from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. Tapping into a plant cell that...

Plant diets help farms produce 20x more protein

We love vegan burgers. New research shows how good veganism is for land use.

The Mediterranean diet is good for your wallet and health

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Solving world hunger with hybrid potatoes

Can hybrid breeding effectively mitigate aspects of climate change? Across the planet, communities face a constant struggle to produce enough food to survive. Harsh...

The 100 most Jewish foods!

The folks at Tablet Magazine have created an interactive list of Jewish foods that is as addictive as salty pickles, chewy macaroons, or (insert...

Russian factory under fire for ‘Poor Jew’ ice cream

A Russian ice cream company is drawing criticism from members of the international Jewish community for a new dessert named "Poor Jew". An advert...

Is too much coffee good for you?

Middle Easterns love their coffee and they love it string. Brew it by the spoonful in a cup or boil it in a finjan. It's a great morning treat. And it helps bring on a bowel movement when particulary strong. But how much coffee is good coffee? Can overdoing it ever be bad?

Roasted Japanese kabocha pumpkin wedges, a good vegan recipe

Sweet, creamy, and naturally rich, roasted kabocha pumpkin is one of the easiest seasonal side dishes to make. With its edible skin and chestnut-like flavor, this Japanese squash transforms into a caramelized, nutrient-packed dish with just a few simple ingredients.

Creating an eco-friendly kitchen

If you want to lead a more sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle, there are numerous aspects of your lifestyle that you can change. However, as your...

Heart attack survivor goes vegan and inspires reducetarians

More than 1,000 teachers and school administrators in upstate New York have accepted a 10-day challenge to eat a plant-based diet, inspired by a colleague who transformed himself after a heart attack.

Sustainable, local wine-tasting with WINEFUL, launching in Tel Aviv

Israelis have come into their own in winemaking in recent years. They are winning awards at coveted wine events around the world and are...

Mexico “builds a wall” against Monsanto GMO soybeans

The global resistance against genetically modified (GM) crops is growing at an exponential rate, with as many as 35 nations now completely banning GM food...

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