Friday Feast: Rice with Noodles “Riz bi Sh’arieh”

Healthy Living, Recipe, Rice, Vegetarian

Rice with noodles or “RIZ BI SH’ARIEH” is my husband’s absolute favorite type of rice. It is great as a side dish. It can be served with your favorite stew or soup; it can even be served on its own with a great salad. When I first met Will, I had difficulty with getting the noodles just the right color, but I can finally say that I have perfected this dish 🙂

I have included my recipe below. If you haven’t tried it yet, I recommend it. Your guests will definitely be pleased, and they will notice that your rice looks and tastes special. I have decorated this one with carrots but you can serve it plain if you would like. Also, I use olive oil instead of butter….gotta stay Mediterranean Healthy 🙂 Read the rest of this entry »


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Will sleeping less make you fat???

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In the beginning of the 20th century, young American adults were sleeping almost 9 hours each night. By the 1960s, though, this had decreased to less than 8 hours a night, and by the year 2005, 16% of adults were sleeping last than 6 hours per night.

Sleep and obesity are similar to the chicken Read the rest of this entry »


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SUMAC: Poison vs NOT poison

Healthy Living, Spice

Want SUMAC with that food??? I DO….I DO!!! Yesterday I actually flew on an airplane for 750 miles with some SUMAC in my purse 🙂 Why would I do such a thing??? Well because it is SUMAC!!!

Sumac is one of my favorite spices because of its versatility. The tasty sumac Read the rest of this entry »


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Tuesday Toast with Jen Gilbert: I Know How to Ride a Bike, But What Do I Eat Before and After I Ride?

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Tuesday Toast with Jen Gilbert: http://jenwellnessforlife.blogspot.com/
Jen is a blogger who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in January 2010 and Gastritis in November 2009, all in the midst of a very important year in school.. She shares her story to inspire you and your loved ones to believe that healing is possible, and that you can recover and find wellness in your life just like she.

Running, biking, swimming, dancing, walking… everyone knows about the endless ways to exercise and get your heart rate up. However, not everyone knows the proper foods to eat before and after exercising.

No matter what time of day you choose to exercise, always eat breakfast within one hour of waking up. If you like to exercise first thing in the morning before eating breakfast, it is still important to eat Read the rest of this entry »


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3 rules for eating as you age

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As we age, do we need to change what we eat? YES!!! There are a few rules that are important to follow in order to age gracefully. Many people think that “older people” are stuck in there ways, but that is far from true. With the right education, most take Read the rest of this entry »


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