Articles (Gastronomy)

Food Misconceptions
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

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
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

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
(Human Body)

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


You are What You Eat: Maintain Your Body
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

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


Malnutrition: A Growing Threat
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

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


What do Vegetarians Eat in Eid Al-Adha?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

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
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

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
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

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
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

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

Milky Symphony
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

We always hear music as a tool that helps relieve stress and makes us feel better in hard times. Do the same thing can happen to cows?

The Biggest Health Risks in Space
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Since people began travelling in space, many people have been dreaming about it; however, it have negative effects on the human body.

How Cooking Affects the Nutrient Content of Vegetables
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Vegetables can be served fresh or cooked by different techniques, but do they maintain their full nutritional value after cooking?

Digging Hope
(Earth Sciences)

Lack of fresh and healthy drinking water is a serious problem that is addressed through a number of methods, such as digging lakes or wells.


Ancient Egyptian Cuisine
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

The fertile soil of Egypt was an essential factor in helping ancient Egyptians farm a wide range of crops, which was positively reflected on the Egyptians’ health in general.


Citius, Altius, Fortius: Let’s Talk Science!
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

The Olympic motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius” reflects the history of the Olympic Games that have long been closely associated to science.


Let Us Burn More Fat
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Metabolism has a miraculous ability to turn the overweight into healthy, slim human beings; let us then find out more about it.


Coffee: Bliss or Sin?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

For coffee lovers, what is it about coffee that gets us hooked? Why is it good? Why is it bad?


A Sugar Free World (2): How to Reduce Your Sugar Intake?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Overcoming a sweet tooth is difficult, even for those having a strong will; research shows sugar tricks your brain to demand more and more sugar.


A Sugar Free World (1): The Dangers of Excess Sugar Intake
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

"We consume too much sugar!" You must have heard this statement before; it is worth hearing over and over again.

Exercise Physiology and Dehydration
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

When people work out during hot weather, they lose a lot of fluids; and here comes the role of exercise physiology.


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