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In an era of growing health consciousness and environmental awareness, terms like “organic” and “natural” dominate grocery shelves. While these labels may seem interchangeable, they represent distinct practices and standards. Understanding the difference between organic and natural foods, along with their farming methods and certifications, can help consumers make informed choices. 

What Are Organic Foods? 

Organic foods are produced under strict regulations defined by governmental and international bodies. These guidelines include: 

• Avoiding synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.

Savouring the UAE’s Multi-Cuisine Flavors While Staying on a Balanced Diet

If you’ve lived in the UAE for any amount of time, you’ll know exactly what I mean when I say this place is a culinary trap—an incredibly delicious, beautifully plated trap. I moved here thinking I’d be able to keep my regular eating habits in check. I’d cook at home most days, save dining out for weekends, and definitely steer clear of drive-thru shawarmas at midnight. You can probably guess how that turned out.

It started slowly. A quick bite after work here, a spontaneous brunch there, a few too many karak tea runs in between meetings. The UAE has this way of making food a constant celebration, and I was always RSVP-ing ‘yes’.

But with all this

Water Based Meals — How Eastern Food Traditions Support Gut Balance
Read time: 4 minutes

1. Understanding Water-Based Cooking and Why Your Gut Might Thank You
At its core, water-based cooking just means using water, broth, or stock instead of oil and high heat to make your meals. Think steaming, poaching, simmering, and slow boiling—basically, the gentle stuff.

Now, here’s why that matters: when food gets grilled or fried at high temps, it can form compounds like acrylamides and AGEs (Advanced