How Much Daily Activity You Need to Burn off 9 Healthy Foods
News
March 07, 2018
A healthy lifestyle is fuelled by nutrient-rich foods that give your body the energy it needs. But some of these foods come with high-calorie counts, and the ‘healthy’ label doesn’t mean it’s okay to consume unlimited amounts…
How Eating Clean Can Help You Excel in Your Career
News
January 23, 2018
Looking to score a promotion or impress a client? It may be time to clean up your meals, especially if your idea of a power breakfast is a doughnut and coffee. People who rarely eat fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods are less…
Pure Green: New York's Best Acai Bowl
Recommended
November 15, 2017
| Reviews
| USA
Açai pronounced Ah-Sah-Yee is a superfood loaded with antioxidants. It’s my dream bowl, my addiction every time I'm in New York. Fresh and healthy, it puts me in a good mood!
The best açai bowl I’ve ever had, more…
Liquiteria: The Açai Cup I Didn’t Like
Reviews
November 01, 2017
| Tasty Discoveries
| USA
Juices and fresh things is what this place is all about. Now a firm trend in New York, people want more juices and fresh drinks. With Fresh Greens, Juice Generation and Pure Green among others, the trend is still rising... such places are popping up…
Food & Drink Perks to Keep Your Employees Happy, Healthy, and Productive
Spotted Stories
September 19, 2017
Food is powerful: It’s not only the fuel that keeps us alive, it’s also a social glue. It has the power to bring people together, help them bond, and make them feel loved. Humans have gathered to share meals, stories, and laughter…
Casablanca: Redefining the Simplicity of Tasty Food
International Cuisine
September 11, 2017
| Recommended
| Lebanon
Casablanca has been serving a loyal clientele for the last twenty years or so. In a traditional Lebanese house with a view onto Beirut's busiest waterfront avenue, it's a lively space where colorful walls blend with old traditional tiles to create…
Contact Info:
Casablanca
Phone Number: +961 1 369334
Address: Dar Al Mreisseh Street, Beirut, Ain EL Mreisseh, Lebanon [ view ]
Phone Number: +961 1 369334
Address: Dar Al Mreisseh Street, Beirut, Ain EL Mreisseh, Lebanon [ view ]
Fiore: Cucina Flexiteriana, a Chaotic Restaurant
Italian
July 29, 2017
| Restaurants
| Italy
An unusual name but beautiful decor, a high rating and a dozen chefs working in the kitchen made me want to walk in and try Fiore. Fiore is a restaurant based on vegetarian dishes, healthy and gluten free - when possible - with a selection of light…
Contact Info:
Fiore Cucina Flexiteriana
Phone Number: +39 06 4202 0400
Address: Via Boncompagni, 31-33, 00187 Roma RM, Italy [ view ]
Phone Number: +39 06 4202 0400
Address: Via Boncompagni, 31-33, 00187 Roma RM, Italy [ view ]
McDonald's Introduces Kale to its Burgers
News
July 20, 2017
McDonald's has joined the Kale and Sriracha craze. Their new Signature Sriracha has all the ingredients to makes the burger new: spicy Sriracha Mac sauce, crispy onions, sliced tomato and a blend of baby spinach and kale. Sriracha is…
LoCal: The Wheat Free Bakery
Bread & Bakeries
June 29, 2017
| Restaurants
| North Lebanon
Received the night before, bags full of products coming all the way from Tripoli... I woke up early to try them, a handful of fine creations - all wheat free - freshly produced every morning in the capital of the north. I was expecting to discover…
Contact Info:
LoCal Bakery
Phone Number: +961 6 210 450
Address: Saba Zreiq street, Tarablus, Tripoli, Lebanon [ view ]
Phone Number: +961 6 210 450
Address: Saba Zreiq street, Tarablus, Tripoli, Lebanon [ view ]
Lux: Exceptional and Hearty Mediterranean Cuisine
International Cuisine
June 25, 2017
| Recommended
| Lebanon
Calm and serene, simple and soothing, Lux is a special restaurant located in the heart of Beirut's central district facing the seaport. With a Provence feel and food from de terroir, Lux promises to serve you with unique food cooked with love,…
Contact Info:
LUX
Phone Number: +961 1 444 311
Address: Al Jamarek str., Port District, Downtown Beirut, Lebanon [ view ]
Phone Number: +961 1 444 311
Address: Al Jamarek str., Port District, Downtown Beirut, Lebanon [ view ]
Superfoods With Beauty Benefits
Spotted Stories
May 28, 2017
There are certain foods that have amazing beauty benefits. For example did you know that oysters thickens and strengthens your hair? A few small adjustments to your diet can actually work wonders in improving the health of your skin, hair, nails and…
6 of the Healthiest Ethnic Cuisines: Lebanon is on the List
News
May 27, 2017
As published in QSR magazine in May 2017.
Menu innovators take a closer look at the ingredients and dishes common in healthful ethnic cuisines.
Call it a coincidence, but at the same time consumers have become increasingly health-conscious,…
Yong Kang Street: Poke Bowls on the Move in New York
Japanese & Sushi
April 16, 2017
| Restaurants
| USA
There's a choice of 12 poke bowls at the Japanese fast food concept 'Turnstyle'. A small portion sold at $12 for which you can have salmon, tuna, chicken or a mix of seafood. Warm rice topped with Edamame, avocado, sesame, several seafood choices…
Juice Generation: The Trending Acai Bowls
Breakfast & Coffee
April 10, 2017
| Recommended
| USA
I might not be a fan of juices and healthy mixes but the latest "Acai" trend has caught my attention, and while in NYC I have visited "Juice Revolution" and "Pure Greens" every time I've had the chance. Inside this haven of vegetables - Juice…
Mulberry & Vine: Good Food, Good Vibes
International Cuisine
April 10, 2017
| Restaurants
| USA
A new concept, amongst many other "Bowls" concepts around New York city, Mulberry & Vine is unique and has a different feel. The place is classy, neat, and looks fresh and trendy. It's that kind of upscale cafe where the decor is close…
OH Bakehouse: Lactose Free, Gluten Free, Guilt Free
Reviews
March 19, 2017
| Tasty Discoveries
| Beirut
Gluten-free, lactose-free and definitely more healthy, OH Bakehouse is now open on Monot street. I've heard many positive reviews about it and after having one of their brownies at the office I decided to give this bakery a try.
In the heart of…
Contact Info:
OH Bakehouse
Phone Number: +961 1 217 644
Address: Monot street, macaron bldg., Beirut, Lebanon [ view ]
Phone Number: +961 1 217 644
Address: Monot street, macaron bldg., Beirut, Lebanon [ view ]
Breakfast Barn: A Superb and Unique Morning Experience in Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee
March 18, 2017
| Recommended
| Beirut
Breakfast Barn or as far as I'm concerned 'A dream come true' is the first restaurant in Lebanon dedicated to the day's most important meal: "breakfast"! It's called Breakfast Barn and it encourages you to eat better, healthier and happier. Soothing…
Contact Info:
Breakfast Barn
Phone Number: +961 1 333 532
Address: Debbas Street, Charles Malek Avenue, Tabaris, Ashrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon [ view ]
Phone Number: +961 1 333 532
Address: Debbas Street, Charles Malek Avenue, Tabaris, Ashrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon [ view ]
6 Delicious Grape Recipes
Spotted Stories
March 18, 2017
The use of grapes in foods such as jellies and jams is something that has been around since the Biblical times. But there is so much more that you can do and make with these green and red jewels than just jellies, jams, and even wine. You can make…
Coca Cola Plus: The Healthiest Version Out There
News
February 09, 2017
Introducing what is supposed to be the healthiest Coca-Cola. Called ‘Coca-Cola Plus’ is the “healthiest” version amongst its existing variants such as ‘Diet Coke’ and ‘Coke Zero’.
Approved by the…
Blue Barn San Francisco: Delicious Food I Recommend!
Restaurants
January 30, 2017
| Reviews
| California
Salads and sandwiches, a salad bar and bags of chips, the Blue Barn is a tiny little place that looks like a country barn, that sells everything fresh... They take their time in preparing things, and they tell you that...
The restaurant has two…
Starbucks New Food Items for 2017
News
January 09, 2017
Coffee chain, Starbucks is kicking off 2017 with two new never been seen food items in a fast food restaurant... Using the new food trend, Sous vide, a technique where vacuum-sealed food is cooked in a water bath at a precise temperature, these Egg…
Food Engineers: Tasty Food and Less Guilt…
Tasty Discoveries
November 23, 2016
| Mount Lebanon
A green pizza box and a bag of goodies... I was ready for an interesting tasting session this morning.
Driving through Antelias, I have always been intrigued by a certain logo, the logo of something called “The Food Engineers”! A…
Equia: Healthy Treats Made in Lebanon
Tasty Discoveries
May 10, 2016
I just received a breathtaking package of more than a dozen items. The brand is called Equia. The products look neat, packaging follows international standards and, proudly, the brand is Lebanese.
Having lots of products to taste, I scheduled…
Roadster's All Fit Menu Reviewed
American
April 10, 2016
| International Cuisine
| Middle East
When I heard about a new "light" menu, I wasn't excited to try it because everyone has a light menu and usually they're not good. I'd been to Roadster and done a review about the light menu which left me unimpressed. I had to visit to understand.…
Contact Info:
Roadster Diner
Claus: A Recommended Breakfast in Paris
Breakfast & Coffee
April 02, 2016
| French
| France
Claus is a breakfast specialist in the heart of the first district, Claus opens from the early hours of the morning until two in the afternoon. It's a cafe on one side and a shop on the other, they have a large selection of drinks and pastries…
Contact Info:
Claus - La Table du Petit-Déjeuner
Phone Number: +33 1 42 33 55 10
Address: 14 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 75001 Paris, France [ view ]
Phone Number: +33 1 42 33 55 10
Address: 14 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 75001 Paris, France [ view ]
Ratana: A Bizarre Eatery in Milan
International Cuisine
February 09, 2016
| Italian
| Italy
A beautiful castle hosts a restaurant called Ratana. A large room where tables, some square and others rectangular, can host up to 6 guests each. I loved the idea of having the same big table separated by a black stripe where two couples sit at the…
Contact Info:
Ratana
Phone Number: +39 02 8712 8855
Address: Via Gaetano de Castillia, 28, 20124 Milano, Italy [ view ]
Phone Number: +39 02 8712 8855
Address: Via Gaetano de Castillia, 28, 20124 Milano, Italy [ view ]
Chop'T: An Innovative Concept with Great Vibes
American
July 15, 2015
| Recommended
| USA
As I walked in, I enjoyed the positive and fresh atmosphere at Chop'T. An automatic smile was drawn on my face. The colors, the menus, the logo as well as the signs with creative ideas and tasty meals impressed me. How impressive it…
Button Gourmet: A Unique Vending Machine
Spotted Stories
July 10, 2015
Good, healthy food available 24 hours a day, with no need for staff to serve it. That’s Button Gourmet, a flexible solution catering to people’s needs and making on-the-go eating much easier.Designed by Spanish design consultancy for…
Kellogg’s Releases New Products
News
July 04, 2015
Kellogg’s launches a series of new breakfast and snack products. The array of new foods is designed to be more diverse, and all were created with a laser-beam focus on driving growth in the breakfast and cereal snack categories.
Some…
Google's New Innovation: One Picture Gives You How Many Calories
News
June 11, 2015
Taking photographs of your food has become an everyday habit for me and many out there... I take them to share with you, others take them to share with their friends the colorful dishes they are enjoying at that moment... Today, there's a more…
Halsa: Addictive Healthy, Crunchy Thyme Fingers
Tasty Discoveries
April 29, 2015
It was supposed to be a regular meeting down in Beirut at my friend Myrna's office until a special delivery came in - a bag of Kaak.
Myrna has been enjoying these kaak for the last year, bags of fresh, crunchy and healthy toasted fingers she gets…
Tips to Growing Your Own Vegetables No Matter Space Size
News
April 26, 2015
It's getting warmer and the outdoors is something we are all looking forward to... and if you're into gardening or looking to add some extra color and nutrition to your meals this season? Try growing your own vegetables! Fix has growing tips…
Guilt Free Maamoul do Exist... And They're Good
Recommended
March 30, 2015
| Tasty Discoveries
It’s all about maamoul now. Yum. Can you imagine enjoying some maamoul that taste like the real thing, but guilt-free? I was approached with a challenge, a challenge to taste and enjoy some maamoul that is said to taste as good as normal ones,…
The Real Superfoods: An Infographic
Spotted Stories
March 22, 2015
Superfood is a marketing term used to describe foods with supposed health benefits. Blueberries, a so-called 'superfood' that actually does not have unusually dense nutrient content. The superfood term is not in common use…
Severin's Food Dehydrator: Make Your Own Healthy Snacks at Home
Appliances
February 04, 2015
Create your own healthy, dried fruit and veg snacks with our easy-to-use Food Dehydrator. It's also excellent for preserving seasonal fruit all year round to use in your marmalades, jams and salsas.
Simply slice your chosen fruit and arrange on…
My Latest Discovery: Taqa Endurance Snack Bars
Tasty Discoveries
February 02, 2015
| Middle East
In this review, I didn't just try the Taqa Bars but plunged into the details of their production, and believe me when I tell you how everything is clean, clear, healthy, natural and handmade.
The tour started at the bakery where chef Rabih Hamzeh…
A Tasty Discovery: The Zero Calorie Miracle Noodles
Tasty Discoveries
January 22, 2015
There's a reason shirataki noodles are branded as "Miracle Noodles." These translucent, gelatinous Japanese noodles, which are made from the konjac yam, are low in calories and carbohydrates and can be substituted in a variety of recipes…
Fresh... and Healthy for a Guilt-Free Morning
Breakfast & Coffee
November 25, 2014
| Recommended
| Mount Lebanon
Have you heard of Fresh, the healthy cafe? Newly opened on Zalka highway, next to Kouyoumji Center, is a new spot that offers a large selection of morning treats, lunch and dinner with a choice of juices, and it’s all healthy.
I…
Contact Info:
Fresh Healthy Cafe
Phone Number: +961 4 722 950
Address: Jal El Dib Highway, Midtown Center, Beirut, Lebanon [ view ]
Phone Number: +961 4 722 950
Address: Jal El Dib Highway, Midtown Center, Beirut, Lebanon [ view ]
Is Mate the Next Trendy Drink?
Spotted Stories
October 29, 2014
I've been hearing about Mate a lot lately while special news reports on European televisions mention this drink that's taking the continent by storm. With rumors about Taurine's side effects and those energy drinks filled with sugar, Mate, the…
Roadster Diner: Trying the Light Section… Beirut City Centre
American
September 26, 2014
| Restaurants
| Lebanon
Amidst Roadster’s large and varied menu, sits a light or healthy choice... Walking through Beirut City Centre, we stopped at Roadster for a family lunch. We didn’t feel like eating diner food, we weren’t after fries or fat burgers,…
Contact Info:
Roadster Diner
Cosy Foods: The Organic Shop Specialized in Healthy Mouni
Spotted Stories
July 26, 2014
| Lebanon
I was in Beit Merry attending the LIVCD (Lebanon Industry Value Chain Development Project) press conference and heard that a new organic shop had opened in the area. Grabbing the opportunity, I went off searching for it.
Take the internal…
The Superfood Super Guide
Spotted Stories
May 26, 2014
Superfoods. We keep hearing about them, especially now, where ever we go, people mention it. It's like when you learn a new word, suddenly you start hearing everyone using it... weird no? What we do know though is that they are good for your body…
We are almost half way through 2014...
Spotted Stories
May 19, 2014
We are almost half way through 2014 and already we can see new trends emerging in the food and drink industry. The food business is obviously important and consumers are growing more aware of the trends taking place worldwide and Lebanon is no…
Breakfast at The Hoxton hotel, London
Breakfast & Coffee
April 29, 2014
| Restaurants
| UK
We arrived in London and were staying at the Hoxton Hotel, situated in a busy neighborhood of the capital. The first impression was strange yet good at the same time, as you have to pass through a busy bar to reach the reception. The ambiance was…
Contact Info:
Hoxton Grill
Address: 81 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HU, United Kingdom [ view ]
Address: 81 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HU, United Kingdom [ view ]
Vegetable-Flavored Ice Cream from Häagen-Dazs
Ice Cream & Gelato
April 24, 2014
| News
A new surprise from Häagen-Dazs: 'Tomato Cherry’ and ‘Carrot Orange’ flavors. Starting 12 May, the two new flavors which are part of the brand’s ‘Spoon Vege’ series, will roll out in Japan.
According…
Endulge in Some Guilt Free Kaak
Tasty Discoveries
March 28, 2014
| Lebanon
Chayeb... I think many of you already know them or have heard about them - A bakery specialized in whole wheat bread and Kaak. Chayeb has been known to provide Lebanon, specialized products based on wheat with the utmost professionalism…
Easy To Read Ingredients...
Spotted Stories
March 18, 2014
In today's fast world, we often grab a quick sandwich for lunch and leave, with that in mind BVD a Swedish agency created a new way to design labels.
“More and more we choose a quick sandwich, wrap or salad for lunch. But if you are in a hurry,…
Pret a Manger: Now in Paris... And I Simply Love it
International Cuisine
February 25, 2014
| Recommended
| France
What a lovely concept - I love Pret a Manger. I first came across Pret last year during a visit to London. In my opinion, this place has changed the way we view fast food. You can walk in grab a healthy sandwich, juice, some fruits and walk out...…
Contact Info:
Pret A Manger, Paris
Address: [ view ]
Address: [ view ]
NGNO's Tribute to Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Food and Breast Cancer
News
October 24, 2013
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and…
The Future of Dieting in Your Clothes
News
October 07, 2013
The future of dieting is being developed as you read. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are developing embedded within the clothing of individuals, which will take a snapshot of what you're eating and calculate the likely calorie count…