Tag: fasting

Vegetarian Ramadan Recipes From the Middle East

From Ma'amoul to Couscous, why not try a new vegetarian dish from the Middle East and North Africa region...

This Ramadan, drop unwanted weight with mindful eating – it works!

Eight pounds in as many weeks.  Painlessly (and surprisingly) gone. Not enough to drop a dress size, but enough...

Holy Green Monday for Lent! A planet-friendly Cyprus tradition

Last Monday, Orthodox Christians across the Middle East kicked off the 40-day Lenten season with a wonderful food-based tradition...

Islam 101: Eid for Beginners

Learn the ropes of how to live in a Muslim country. Laurie goes over the 101 of Eid, Ramadan and some Muslim holiday rituals that might baffle the average westerner.

Fasting Pregnant Women During Ramadan Give Birth to Smaller Babies

Do pregnant women who are fasting during the Holy Islamic month of Ramadan have a greater chance of experiencing...

Middle East’s Olympians Exempted from Ramadan Fasting

Islamic scholars decree that Muslims athletes participating in the Olympic games are exempted from fasting. Throughout Ramadan, Muslims must refrain...

Fasting Jordanians Eat $700 Million Worth of Food During Ramadan

It’s counter-intuitive, but food consumption soars during the month of Ramadan fasting. Jordanian households spent nearly $150 million on food...

5 Tips To End Food Waste This Ramadan

The level of food waste occurring during the holy Muslim month of fasting goes against the very spirit of...