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Go topBY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer In the Middle Eastern lands, where the date palm carries an aura of mystery and romance, there is a common belief that it is the oldest cultivated fruit tree in the world. In its native homeland, the Arabian Peninsula, the inhabitants have no doubt that it was first grown in Paradise. According … Continued
Elias Lammam plays his accordion at Desert Dream Dance Company in Santa Cruz on Sunday morning where he directed the third annual Santa Cruz Arabic Music Week. (Kevin Johnson — Santa Cruz Sentinel) By Ryan Masters Santa Cruz Sentinel SANTA CRUZ: In a studio above Water Street in Santa Cruz, a musician frequently referred to … Continued
BY MAYA MOUSSA STEPFEED Worth every single added kilo, Arab desserts are by far the most filling, mouth watering and enjoyable desserts to indulge in. Baklava is great; but there is so much more out there that needs to be tried! 1. Kanafeh Source: WikiMedia Palestinian pastry soaked in sweet syrup and stuffed with mild white … Continued
by Homa Khaleeli The Guardian Growing up in Iraq and Egypt, Nadin Al Khalidi had no interest in Arabic music. As a child she studied the violin, as a teenager she idolised Joan Baez, and by her 20s she wanted to form a punk band. So how did she come to be the frontwoman of Tarabband, … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Eaten in the Arab world for centuries, za’atar has a special history as the Queen of Spice. For hundreds of years, Arabs have been mixing together sesame, sumac, salt, and wild oregano and thyme to create za’atar, making it one of the oldest blends in the world. Evidence of za’atar’s age … Continued
BY: Kristina Perry and Clara Ana Ruplinger/Contributing Writers In the U.S. today, Arabic is a language that has been highly stigmatized. Individuals speaking Arabic have found that using the language, or even looking Arab, can make a person seem so threatening that they can be thrown off of planes, harassed, or even attacked. In the climate of … Continued
BY: Clara Ana Ruplinger/Contributing Writer Edward Said, notable academic and scholar of post-colonial criticism, was born on November 1, 1935 in Jerusalem, which was then part of the British Mandate of Palestine. Born to a Lebanese mother and Christian Palestinian father, he became an American after his father gave military service to the U.S. during … Continued
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BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer The Community Relations Service of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a list of twenty ways to prevent and respond to hate incidents against Arab Americans in schools. The report also applies to Muslim and Sikh students, who are often targeted for their religious head coverings. The DOJ released … Continued
(photo: Volubilis, Morocco) BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer Very few people when thinking of Rome and its historical glory will have any inkling that today the Arab world is the greatest depository of Roman remains. From Morocco in the west to the Syrian Desert in the east, the Arab world is literally littered with remains … Continued
Kathy R. Byrnes
Cincinnati.com
Caregiving is associated with a lot of social, emotional, physical and financial responsibilities. As a result, caregivers often neglect their health in taking care of somebody else. Embracing a Mediterranean diet is just one approach to help you stay both physically and mentally strong.
The Mediterranean diet includes lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. In addition, it promotes healthy fats that can be found in fish, nuts, seeds and olive oil. Overall, the Mediterranean diet is low in refined sugar and saturated fat, which is associated with dairy and meat. In particular, the Mediterranean diet does not include a lot of red meat.
The Mediterranean diet includes foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are fats that your body needs to function. They are found primarily in fish, nuts and seeds. The following list includes recommended foods associated with the Mediterranean diet according to AgingCare.com (2016):
• Arugula Baba Ghanoush Couscous Falafel Feta Cheese
• Hummus Mousakka Paells Pesto Pita Bread
• Falafel Red Wine Salmon Spinach Tahini
• Whole Grains
In addition to function, Omega-3s also have also have major health benefits. The overall health benefits associated with the Mediterranean diet include:
•Decreased frailty. Adults who eat healthier are better able to control join stiffness associated with arthritis, walk better/faster, enhance muscle strength, experience less exhaustion and decrease the risk of failing.
•Reduced risk for developing chronic illnesses. Healthy eating is connected to reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, oral health issues, cancer, arthritis, Mediterranean diet to helping people manage asthma and chronic eye disorders such as macular degeneration, and Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Some studies have connected the Mediterranean diet to helping people manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
•Brain protection. Researchers believe that a healthy diet and lifestyle can improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels and overall blood vessel health, which may in turn reduce the risk of brain disorders including Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease. Additional research suggests that a Mediterranean diet may help prevent brain tissue loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Source: www.cincinnati.com
By Leyal Khalife Stepfeed Sharing is something the Arab culture truly values, and we’ve all been programmed to believe that “sharing is caring” since the day we were born. Khalas it’s just something Arabs have truly perfected. Many people don’t understand why we do certain things, but that’s what makes it so special. Here are 7 … Continued
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