This is Beirut, 25/08 14:15 - Reading : less than a minute
Kenya Waste Services Nairobi Water Food
In Kibera, Nairobi’s largest slum, collected plastic is exchanged for “green points” that provide families with food, clean water, sanitation and laundry services.
This is Beirut, 23/08 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Culture Heritage U.S. Food Art
Cracker Barrel has a special place in the hearts of many Americans, offering homestyle American cuisine in a folksy "Old Country Store" setting complete with rocking chairs and occasional country music performances. But an attempt to rebrand the storied US chain has sparked a firestorm of opposition online and opened a new front in the culture ...
This is Beirut, 14/08 14:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Congo food dish French dictionary
Congo’s national dish, liboke, makes it into one of France’s top dictionaries, but scholars say the entry overlooks its cultural and historical significance.
This is Beirut, 23/07 16:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Palestine Hamas Israel Gaza Food UN
More than 100 aid organizations and human rights groups warned on Wednesday that "mass starvation" was spreading in Gaza, as the United States said its top envoy was heading to Europe for talks on a possible ceasefire and aid corridor. Israel is facing mounting international pressure over the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, where ...
Liliane Mokbel, 28/06 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute
agriculture lebanon economy food
As Lebanon endures a prolonged economic crisis, one figure remains widely overlooked: the country’s agriculture sector generates over $4 billion annually when including the entire value chain: transport, packaging, and agro-food processing. On its own, raw agricultural production is valued at $2.2 billion per year. Strengthening agriculture and ...
Bélinda Ibrahim, 01/06 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Every day, the cosmetics industry promises us radiance, firmness, hydration and purity, with a heavy dose of high-tech molecules and luxurious packaging. Yet, more and more scientific studies are pointing to a fundamental truth: skin beauty begins in the gut. American dermatologist Whitney Bowe, in her book The Beauty of Dirty Skin, describes the ...
Bélinda Ibrahim, 18/05 17:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Inflammations Food Health Well-Being
Inflammation is, in itself, a natural defense mechanism. When a foreign body, infection, or injury occurs, the body mobilizes immune cells to repair tissue. Redness, swelling, heat—these are signs that the body is healing. But there is another, more insidious and damaging form: chronic inflammation. Invisible to the eye and symptom-free for a ...
This is Beirut, 14/05 19:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Benin Food Michelin Bistronomy France Culture Georgiana Viou
Georgiana Viou calls herself a "UFO", championing free and daring cuisine straddling two continents, from Cotonou's lively street markets to the kitchens of her Michelin-starred restaurant in Nimes, southern France. In the alleys of the historic Saint-Michel market in Benin's bustling economic capital, unchanged since her childhood, Viou goes ...
This is Beirut, 29/04 17:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A cold, dry part of Chile might not sound like the best place to grow rice, a famously thirsty grain that thrives in tropical conditions. But a new strain of the world's favorite cereal developed by scientists in the drought-plagued South American country has generated hope that rice can be grown in seemingly inhospitable conditions. Using ...
This is Beirut, 23/04 05:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday announced plans to remove synthetic dyes from the US food supply, marking a rare point of bipartisan convergence in an otherwise sharply divided political climate. Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. has vowed to overhaul America's food system under the banner of his "Make America ...
Alain E. Andrea, 2024-10-20 19:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In recent weeks, Lebanon has seen a notable rise in food poisoning cases, a phenomenon that cannot be separated from the socio-economic conditions burdening the country. The war context alone increases these risks, as we will explain later. However, other factors also play a role. First, the chronic lack or shortage of electricity severely ...
2024-10-09 19:51 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
lebanon crisis war prices food
Nabil Fahed, president of the Supermarket Owners’ Union, revealed that the non-essential commercial sector, meaning non-food-related businesses, is operating at only 5% of its pre-war capacity, experiencing a 95% drop. Additionally, it is facing various challenges, according to him. The closure of the Masnaa border crossing, which connects to ...