Articles (Food)

Cucumbers Do not Grow Underground!
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

Children connected to nature see how plants grow, understanding what grows above or below ground, and the work involved in farming.


Dopamine and Food
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

On the International Day of Happiness, we have to highlight how food and happiness are deeply intertwined.


Helicobacter Pylori: The Silent Stomach Invader
(Health and Diseases)

There are several reasons for obscure stomachache, one of which is a hidden enemy that would be the H. pylori, which we explore in this article.


Sweet or Savory: Which Is a Healthier Breakfast Option?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Breakfasts are considered by many the most important meal; the “best meal” can refer to a healthy nutritious, or simply a delicious breakfast.


The Brain in Your Belly
(Human Body)

Our gut is home to a vast community of microorganisms known as the gut microbiome; this interesting community plays a vital role in our health.


Introduction to Animal Behavior
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Animal behavior includes processes through which animals perceive the world and the internal state of their bodies, and react to changes.


Working out and Fasting
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Some people may think that working out while fasting can pose a health risk, but this is not true and is actually the opposite.

Food for Healthy Bodies: A Glimpse from Arab Heritage
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Food is the key to healthy bodies; this is why the Arab heritage is abound with manuscripts that tackle the cure of many diseases using food.


Intuitive Eating: Why the Fuss?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Intuitive eating seems to be growing in popularity in the past couple of years.

Best Fish for Your Dish
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Eating fish is a healthy habit; fish provide nutrients, proteins, and Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) that the body needs.

Food Scarcity vs. Distribution
(Education, Business, and Society)

Is it food scarcity or imbalanced distribution? 

The Challenge of Children's Nutrition in the Era of Processed Food
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

You may have heard that you need to avoid processed food to live a healthier life. 

How Can Sugar Intake Affect Our Mental Health?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Sugar is undeniably one of the most happiness-inducing substances. Being a key ingredient in various desserts and delicious beverages, it remains a favorite for almost everyone.


Feeding Bodies, Feeding Minds
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Feeding minds entails processes related to acquiring knowledge and improving mental abilities; however, without feeding our bodies, our minds will never be nourished.


Bone Broth: Social Media Trend or Health Elixir?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Bone broth is one of the nutritional trends that has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years. Whether it is a fad or a lasting dietary staple remains to be seen.


Brain Taste Buds
(Human Body)

When you order your favourite dessert, your brain can determine the taste of this mouth-watering sight without actually tasting it. This has paved the way for scientists in the last decade to determine how can the brain associate the sight to the taste without the tongue tasting it?


Fertilizers Battling World Hunger
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Fertilizer is a material of natural or synthetic origin applied to soils to supply more plant nutrients essential to plant growth. Conservative estimates report that 30% to 50% of crop yields are attributed to natural or synthetic commercial fertilizer.


Go Green (3): Your Guide to a Sustainable Outdoor Lifestyle
(Education, Business, and Society)

Never miss a chance to live a little greener. You can practice simple good green habits and lead a sustainable outdoor lifestyle.


Eid Fitr without Digestive Disorders
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

During Eid al-Fitr, some people may follow bad eating habits and digestive problems emerge; how to celebrate the Eid without digestive disorders?


How Does Fasting Affect our Brains?
(Human Body)

Fasting is an excellent source of nourishment, not only for the soul, but also the brain; this is not just a thought, but an amazing scientific fact.


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