The Blessed Seed In the Middle East and Islamic countries, the black cumin seed is highly revered for its healing qualities. The Prophet Mohammad (p.b.u.h) said ‘There is healing in Black Cumin for all diseases except death’. So what does science say behind this miracle seed? What is Black Cumin Seed Oil? Black Cumin Seed […]
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The versatile ‘queen of greens’ : Just as avocados have become every millennial’s favorite fruit, Kale is probably taking over your social media feeds as well! But we’re not complaining, this cruciferous vegetable’s health benefits makes it worth the hype! It is so versatile in that it can be blended with other macronutrient ingredients for
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A subtly fragrant winter dessert! We love the almost custardy Sahlab drink in the Middle East, it’s so comforting and a great dessert in the winter time. We thought we would get creative with the delicious Sahlab drink by infusing it with our spices like Cardamom and Saffron. These anti-oxidant rich spices provide a distinct
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What is Sumac? If you’re Middle Eastern, you’re probably familiar with Sumac. It’s a staple spice in most Middle Easterners’ homes. It’s flavor profile is very complementary to Middle Eastern cuisine because it helps bring out the flavors of the ingredients it is cooked with to make a tangy and balanced plate. Sumac is the
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Natural and safe products for you and the family The Sea of Herbs shop is famous for its spices, herbs and natural beauty products. But for over 200 years, our store has helped create herbal remedies for different ailments and health complaints. Today, we are creating a balance between modern medicine and traditional Arabic medicine
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Flu Season Tips: Unfortunately it’s Flu season. So whether you’ve already been exposed to the virus or want to prevent it we have a handy list of 4 things to do to build your immunity. Prevention is key: The best way to avoid catching and spreading the virus is by maintaining high standards of hygiene.
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Why WHEN you eat can be more important than WHAT you eat: If you made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight or improve your health this year, you really need to read this! While terms like ‘Intermittent Fasting’ and ‘Time Restricted Eating’ are all the rage on social media, the scientific based research led
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A New Year, A Better You As the New Year is swiftly approaching, many of us may look back on the past year and reflect on our achievements and shortcomings. We also look forward to the new year with the hope of better things to come. That health resolution we promised we would stick to
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A family story In the heart of the Old City of Jerusalem is Sea of Herbs, a local, family business of herbalists from the Al Muakkat family passionately proud about what they do for over two centuries! For six generations, the Al Muakkat family of Herbalists have inherited and studied the trade from their forefathers,
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There are a few YouTube cooking channels that I watch for ideas and inspiration. It’s always exciting for me to see different people’s takes on a dish, particularly the Middle Eastern food I grew up eating. Which is why I was so delighted to find ‘Feast in the Middle East’ with host Blanche Shaheen. Blanche
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