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You are What You Eat: What are your nails telling you?
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

Nails are often a reflection of our overall health or nutritional deficiencies.

You are What You Eat: Strong to the Bones
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

Did you know that 99% of your body's calcium is stored in your bones and teeth? This calcium makes up your bone bank. Calcium is "deposited" and "withdrawn" from your bone bank daily, based on your body's need for calcium. If your daily diet is low in calcium, calcium is "withdrawn" from your bone bank. Bone is broken down to keep your blood calcium level normal. 

You are What You Eat: Young Skin, No Cosmetics!
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

The US cosmetics industry collected some $32 billion in 2004, with sales of skin care products bringing in the largest share. People spend loads of money on expensive cosmetics to treat skin problems; such as acne, wrinkles and dryness, while they overlook the cheapest, safest and most effective remedies: healing foods.

You are What You Eat: Your Hair…Your Health!
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

Not only does your hair form one of the important aspects of your personality, it also reflects your general health. It is very much vulnerable to the stresses and strains of your everyday life and also gets affected by the type and quality of food that you eat.

Food Science and Food Conservation
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

Food science is the discipline concerned with the biological, chemical, and physical aspects of food, from harvesting or slaughtering to consumption; that is, “from the farm to the fork”.

Agricultural Pesticides: Q&A (2)
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

We usually hear contradictory views on agricultural pesticides, with much focus on their hazards.

Agricultural Pesticides: Q&A (1)
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

We usually hear contradictory views on agricultural pesticides, with much focus on their hazards.

The Curious Case of Tuna Fish
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

Tuna is highly nutritious and incredibly beneficial to your body and can boost your health. However, some people question whether it is safe to consume tuna, and how much tuna should be consumed.

Food Misconceptions
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

People share and pass on many misconceptions about various eating habits; let us view some of them and discuss them in search for the truth.

A Healthier Ramadan
(Health and the Human Body)

Ramadan is a great opportunity to boost health benefits related to fasting; so how could Ramadan serve as a chance toward a better lifestyle?

Facts and Myths of Pregnancy
(Woman and Child)

Every woman is thrilled when she learns that she is pregnant, but common misconceptions can help anxiety sneak into her.

Rachel Carson and the Silent Spring
(Scientists and Inventors)

Marine biologist Rachel Carson is one of the finest nature writers of the 20th c. who challenged that humans could obtain mastery over nature.

You are What You Eat: Maintain Your Body
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

Everything you put in your mouth is processed through the digestive system that help extract the nutrients and discard waste products.

Inventions and the Culture of Creativity
(Human Civilization)

Inventions, based on scientific creativity, laid the foundation for the progress of humanity in several domains, especially that of technology.

Malnutrition: A Growing Threat
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

Lack of food leads to malnutrition, which causes damage to the functions of the body, and is common in the poorer and developing countries.

Food Supply Chains: From Crisis to Opportunity
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

Although the food produced globally can feed the whole world’s population, one-third of all the food produced is either lost or wasted.

What do Vegetarians Eat in Eid Al-Adha?
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

When it is time to celebrate Eid Al-Adha, vegetarians face a problem in choosing food; we present alternatives to fit the celebrative atmosphere.

Tips To Avoid Weight Gain During Feasts
(Health and the Human Body)

Feasts are one of the key factors influencing weight gain but this is not inevitable and can certainly be avoided.

Seven Health Benefits of Fasting
(Health and the Human Body)

Sometimes we worry that we will get tired and weak when fasting for long hours; however, the amazing thing is fasting has many health benefits.

Smoked Herring Fish Manufacturing; Advantages and Disadvantages
(Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition)

This year, Sham el-Nessim coincides with the holy month of Ramadan; have you ever tried eating herring fish on fasting days before?

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