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New year, new goals
Food for your skin
A walk in the clouds - Lebanon
January 2013 n Issue 12
delicatessef i n e f o o d , t r a v e l a n d l i v i n g
abela
MarIne TurTlesProtecting our
Eating for CONFIDENCE
the miracle seed CHIA
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in this [new year] issue ...
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... a quick word 5a message from Abela
Environmental awareness 6initiatives from wwf/ews
Skin food 10what foods are beneficial to your complexion
Something old, something new 12ancient superfoods
A recipe for success 16foods that boost your confidence?
New in-store 19a fantastic new line up for you to enjoy
Abela bag 26doing our bit for the planet
New year, new goals 28sticking to your resolutions
A walk in the clouds 30explore the mountains of Lebanon
Look forward to 2013 42the year ahead in brief
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... a quick word
Dear readers,
Welcome to a brand new year and, ‘delicatesse’, our free in-store magazine
to complement your lifestyle, introduce new products, and hopefully entertain.
We hope you all enjoyed the festive season and new year celebrations. In
this new year issue we introduce some fantastic new products to add to
our extensive product range. We have some tasty recipes for you to try and
if you are looking for a quick trip somewhere close, you won’t find a more
interesting and hospitable place than lebanon.
We also take a look at the environment and the invaluable work that eWs/
WWF is doing all over the uae in the conservation efforts. You can do your
bit by buying one of our abela bags to re-use every time you shop. every bag
we save, is a contribution to lessening waste and saving the plant’s valuable
resources.
Don’t forget to present your smart shopper Card at any of our stores when
you shop. Collect points every time you spend and redeem them for shopping
vouchers to use in-store. It’s simple: shop, earn points, redeem shopping
rewards! Pick up your instant application pack or ask one of our staff for more
information. and don’t forget - our fantastic competitions are only open to
smart shopper members - so join today and you could be a winner!
We would like to hear what you think of delicatesse magazine, so please drop
an email to comments@abeladelicatesse.com and let us know.
Yours sincerely
David Derrick
retail General Managerabela supermarkets
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conservation
of the marine
turtle Marine turtles are some of the planet’s
oldest animals. EWS-WWF are working
tirelessly to ensure these majestic
creatures are protected.
Conserving marine turtles is important not only because of their role in the intricate
marine ecosystem, but by assessing their status and numbers; insights can be
gained into the overall environmental health of an area.
About the MArine turtle ConservAtion ProjeCt
Today, there are seven species of marine turtles. One of these
species is the Hawksbill turtle, which is present in Gulf waters.
However, it is critically endangered, and it is the goal of the eWs-
WWF Marine Turtle Conservation Project to research these turtles
thoroughly to better understand their conservation needs.
There is little data on marine turtles in the waters surrounding the
arabian Peninsula, and even less is known about their migration
patterns and foraging grounds. eWs-WWF’s research aims to
identify their migratory patterns and feeding grounds, which
can guide the design of future conservation programmes and
measures to help ensure the protection and survival of this species.
Over the last three years, eWs-WWF has travelled to a number of
known nesting sites in the region (uae, Oman, Qatar, and Iran) to
fit satellite transmitters to 75 Hawksbill turtles during the nesting
seasons. This feat required camping out and scanning beaches
at night, closely watching for female Hawksbills emerging
from the sea to find a quiet suitable spot to deposit eggs.
Tagging the turtles allows scientists to follow and track the turtle’s
movements via satellite transmitter. satellite transmitters are fitted
to the top of the turtle’s shell in a painless process and secured
using a combination of fibreglass and resin. The transmitter sends
a signal when the turtle surfaces to breathe giving the location of
that turtle on a map, allowing the eWs-WWF conservation team
to pinpoint key areas used by the turtles in need of protection.
Conserving marine turtles is important not only because of their
role in the intricate marine ecosystem, but by assessing their
status and numbers; insights can be gained into the overall
environmental health of an area.
The eWs-WWF conservation team has worked with partners
in the uae, Oman, Qatar and Iran as part of the Marine Turtle
Conservation Project. Marine research Foundation based in
Malaysia is the scientific advisor to the Marine Turtle Conservation
Programme. eWs-WWF also works with government authorities,
as well as environmental and research organisations in the uae,
Oman, Qatar and Iran. These partners are integral to the success
of the project.
uAe
emirates Marine environment Group (eMeG)
shArjAh ePAA
environment agency abu Dhabi (eaD )
oMAn
Ministry of environment & Climate affairs
environment society of Oman (esO)
QAtAr
Ministry of environment
Qatar university
irAn
Wildlife & aquatic affairs Bureau of Iran
ras laffan Industrial City
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Fun FACts
• Turtles can live up to 80-100 years old.
• Temperature determines the sex of developing eggs in
the nest. In cases where the eggs are warm, the resulting
hatchling will be a female. Where the nests are cool, the
offspring will be male. Typically a nest contains warm and
cool areas, so each nest can produce males and females.
• Turtles’ vision is much stronger underwater than it is on land.
• a turtle can go without eating for several months! Turtles
have a feeding or foraging ground, where they eat. However,
when they travel to their nesting grounds, which could be
thousands of miles away, they usually do not eat until they
return to their foraging grounds.
• Turtles do not sleep like humans do. They merely slow down
and reduce activity to “rest mode” with their eyes closed.
However, they are still awake enough to detect when they
need oxygen, and that’s when they resurface to breath.
how CAn you suPPort the ProjeCt?
The Marine Turtle Conservation Project also offers turtle adoption
packs which can be purchased from following outlets:
• Fairmont Hotel in Dubai
• al Boom Dive Centres
• abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (the 8th floor)
• More Café
• ekotribe (Outlet at Mercato Mall)
• lime Tree Café
• Desert Islands resort & spa by anantara
• Centro al Manhal abu Dhabi by rotana
• al Fahim
• Yas Marina
• emirates Palace
• Jebel ali Golf resort & spa
• The Club
• Jumeirah at etihad Towers
In addition the packs can be bought online from the following
stockists: The Green eco store, Goumbook or Journey Toys
threAts
suffering an 80% global loss of population in just three generations,
Hawksbill turtles are listed as critically endangered by the IuCn
red list. Threats to their habitat through coastal development,
accidental catch in fisheries, targeted egg harvesting and climate
change severely threaten their chances of survival. The Marine
Turtle Conservation Project, working with its partners region-wide,
is working to stem these losses in the GCC region.
Harvesting eggs at nesting beaches, loss of adequate nesting
habitats, incidental mortality due to marine fisheries and
degradation of marine habitats all contribute to the massive decline
in marine turtle populations around the world. Turtle hatchlings
face a number of challenges from: predators on land and if they
make it to the sea, they face a whole new set of threats such as
sharks and dolphins. survival is already a struggle, and human
interference and activities in the last few decades such as placing
plastic waste in the ocean, beach development and poaching has
made their chances even slimmer. It is estimated only about two
out of a 1000 hatchlings survive into adulthood and breeding age.
Globally Hawksbill turtles have been in demand for the
beautiful, intricate designs on their shells, which made them
attractive to artisans and jewellers. Thankfully, this trade has
been curbed through various conservation efforts and is no
longer a threat to these turtles. However, their population
numbers have remained severely depleted since then.
reCent Findings
although the research is still ongoing, eWs-WWF review their
findings often to see if any patterns are emerging in the turtles’
migratory paths. The latest progress report, showed some
interesting and fresh insights:
although the satellite transmission devices used to track the
turtles’ migratory movements have a lifespan of 300-400 days,
there is still one turtle tagged from 2010, and four from 2011,
that are still sending viable signals of their location. The first ever
turtle tagged by the eWs-WWF conservation team, Helia, stopped
transmitting after around 960 days in December 2012.
Turtles living in the Gulf are showing an interesting trend during
the warmer months. The data shows a northward migration
as the temperatures peaked. It is thought the turtles are
moving towards cooler and deeper waters, during this period.
whAt CAn we do to enCourAge turtles to nest?
artificial light on beaches disturbs and deters adult females who
are emerging to lay eggs. Because adult turtles do not like bright
lights, they might not emerge from the sea where bright lights are
shone and so it is important to reduce lighting used on the beaches,
particularly in known nesting areas and during the nesting seasons.
DIstrIbutION OF turtlE ADOptION pACks If your company would like to become an EWs-WWF turtle Adoption pack distributor,
please e-mail turtles@ewswwf.ae 9
It is estimated only about two out of a 1000 hatchlings survive into adulthood and breeding age.
Survival is already a struggle, and human interference and activities in
the last few decades such as placing plastic waste in the ocean, beach
development and poaching has made their chances even slimmer.
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If it’s a healthy glowing complexion you are after,
look no further than your fruit and vegetable
rack. load up on nutritious meals and snacks,
like sweet potatoes, mangoes, and canned
tuna. experts say that foods like potatoes,
mango, tuna and tomatoes foods do as much
for your outside as your inside. Try these health-
boosting foods:
TOMaTOes | These little red wonders are packed with
lycopene, a phytochemical that provides red pigment and
health benefits. It helps eliminate skin-aging free radicals
caused by ultraviolet rays. In other words, it works to protect
against sun damage. To reap the most benefits, heat them
up. a half-cup of cooked tomatoes, for example, packs 16mg
of lycopene. a daily dose coupled with sunscreen will help
block the burn. and tinned tomatoes are just as nutritious!
ManGOes, PaPaYa, anD aPrICOTs | Feeling a little
washed out and pale? Tuck into some mango, papaya, or
apricots. These are full of pigments called carotenoids,
which are stored in the layer of fat directly beneath the skin
and can improve colour. They peek right through the skin to
give you a rosy glow.
COCOa POWDer | Flavonals, the antioxidants in dark
chocolate, reduce roughness in the skin and protect against
sun damage. a study published in 2006 in the Journal of
nutrition found that women who drank cocoa fortified with
326 milligrams of flavonals a day had better skin texture and
stronger resistance to uV rays than those who didn’t get
as much of the antioxidants. Just a few ounces a day, or
a standard dark chocolate bar, is sufficient. another tasty
way to get enough? spoon some cocoa powder into your
morning coffee. Who said chocolate wasn’t good
for you!
FlaxseeDs | Think of these as tiny
wrinkle fighters. They’re packed with
omega-3 fatty acids, which help to
erase spots and smooth out fine
lines. In one study, participants
who had about half a teaspoon
of omega 3s daily for six weeks
had less skin irritation and redness,
as well as better-hydrated skin, according to
findings published in 2009 in the British Journal
of nutrition. That’s likely because fatty acids
attract water to skin cells, plumping the skin
and reducing wrinkling. Flaxseed must be
crushed to have benefit though, so milling in a
grinder or pestle and mortar is essential.
sWeeT POTaTOes | These are chock-full of vitamin
C, which smoothes wrinkles by stimulating the production
of collagen. One study, published in 2007 in the american
Journal of Clinical nutrition, found that people who consumed
4mg of C, about half a small sweet potato, daily for 3 years
reduced the appearance of wrinkles by 11%. Tastier and a
lot cheaper than anti-wrinkle creams we think!
Mussels | If you’re not getting enough iron, your skin
will turn pale and pasty, so regularly include iron-rich choices
like mussels into your diet. One 3oz serving delivers a third of
the daily recommended amount.
sPInaCH | Want to protect yourself against skin cancer?
a study published in the International Journal of Cancer
found that people who ate the most spinach developed
half as many skin tumours over 11 years as those who ate
the smallest amount. This is probably because the folate
in spinach helps maintain and repair Dna, reducing the
likelihood of cancer-cell growth.
GInGer | Ginger on the skin can increase skin’s radiance
and decrease inflammation that may contribute to conditions
such as psoriasis and acne. Ginger is an antioxidant, which
means it inhibits harmful free radicals that cause skin damage
and aging. Ginger’s antioxidant, gingerol, not only fights
skin-damaging free radicals, but also promotes smoothness
and evenness in skin tone. Blue ginger from
Madagascar is a type of ginger that is a
particularly potent antioxidant. You can
experience the benefits of ginger on
the skin by eating ginger in foods,
drinking ginger tea, consuming
ginger supplements or using a
ginger-infused skin care product.
food for your
skinAre we really what we eat?
It seems that we very well might be ...
You get out what you put in ... it’s a saying that goes
for a lot of things, and in particular, food and your
health. Foods that are well known to be good for your
health will also be good for your skin and what’s good
on the inside will show on the outside.
Stock up on your health booSting, SeedS, fruit and vegetableS at abela Supermarket
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Chia - the ancient superfoodthese tiny Aztec seeds make a comeback
Include Chia seeds in your everyday diet, from breakfast cereal to home made energy snack
Chia (the Mayan word for strength) seeds come from a plant
relative of mint (salvia hispanica), and in pre-Columbian times
were a component of the aztec and Mayan diets and the
basic survival ration of aztec warriors. according to spanish
manuscripts, the aztecs ate the seeds of this semitropical
plant to improve their endurance and called it their ‘running
food’ because messengers reportedly could run all day on
just a handful. The aztecs prized chia more highly than gold
and it was a major crop in central and southern Mexico well
into the 16th century, but it was banned after the spanish
conquest because of its association with the aztec ‘pagan’
religion. now, after half a millennium, chia has made a
comeback and is now popping up as being a key ingredient
in energy bars cereals.
HOW GOOD Is IT
These nutty tasting seeds have the highest known level of
essential omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid, more protein, energy
and fibre than any other whole grain, and are an excellent
source of calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, potassium,
iron, and zinc. They are loaded with antioxidants and have
among the highest antioxidant activity of any whole food -
even more than fresh blueberries.
another interesting fact is that the seeds dissolve inside
your stomach and intestine to form a smooth, soft, gel-like
substance that helps your body digest carbohydrates more
efficiently before the glucose enters your bloodstream. This
means a slower blood glucose and insulin rise, leading to
better glucose stability and energy. This makes chia a “low
glycemic index” food. studies show that diabetics, who
especially need to control their blood sugar, really benefit
from adding chia to their diet. The unique combination of
nutrients, great taste, energy profile, and physical properties
of the chia seed make this a true (and proven) winner for
endurance, bone mass, heart health, gastrointestinal health,
and general wellness.
superior to just about every other seed and grain, chia seeds
can be stored for several years without ever going rancid or
losing their potency, they are easily digestible and do not
need to be ground down before eating (unlike flax seed), and
they can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. some people like
to eat chia seeds straight as a healthy snack, while others
like to mix chia seeds with different types of food and drink.
Due to their very mild flavour, chia seeds can be added to
just about any food without changing the taste at all. You
can sprinkle ground or whole chia seeds on cereal, yoghurt
or salads; eat a handful of whole seeds as a snack; or grind
them up and mix with flour when making muffins or other
baked goods.
HOW TO eaT IT
adding just 2 tablespoons of chia seeds to your daily diet
will give you approximately 7g of dietary fibre, 4g of protein,
205mg of calcium, a whole list of vitamins and minerals,
and a whopping 5.2 grams of omega-3 and 1.7 grams of
omega-6! Yes, I said grams, not milligrams! That is about
5 times more omega 3 than you get in most supplement
capsules and 8 times more than you get from eating salmon.
That is one heck of a superfood!
a simple way to use chia seeds is to make your own ‘iskiate’
a drink popular in Mexico and Central america. stir 2tsps of
the seeds into 8-10oz of water (you’ll end up with a slightly
gelatinous liquid). add lime juice and honey, and enjoy!
Black or white - they both taste the same and give the same
superfood benefits!
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make your own
snackssuperchia
Cooking with chia seeds is easy, fun and very healthy.
Chia seeds are tiny, hard and have a subtle nut-
like flavour when chewed, but they have the unique
property of absorbing liquid. When stirred into liquid
they soften and absorb 9-12 times their own weight
of the liquid. They take on the taste of whatever
liquid they are placed in, which makes them ideal to
use as a thickener in all sorts of recipes.
ChiA bAnAnA dAte Cookies
This recipe has the goodness of ground chia, banana and
dates and can be made completely gluten-free by using
coconut flour or almond meal instead of plain flour.
Ingredients [4 Tbsp white chia seeds, 4 Tbsp plain flour, Half
a small ripe banana, 2 Tbsp chopped dates, 2 Tbsp rolled
oats, 1 large egg, 2 Tbsp honey, 1.5 tsps baking powder,
1 Tbsp of water]
Grind the seeds and the flour together. Put this mixture into
a bowl and add the rolled oats. Blend together the banana,
egg, dates, honey, baking powder and water. add this to the
dry ingredients in the bowl. Mix together. The consistency
should be similar to a cake batter but not as runny as a
pancake mix. Drop dessertspoons of the mixture on to an
oiled tray. Bake in a moderate oven for 15 to 20 minutes,
until lightly browned. Makes 16 cookies
ChiA Pinole Cookies
This recipe has lots of honey and no baking powder. It makes
a sweet and crisp cookie that everyone will love!
Ingredients [4 Tbsp chia seeds, 1 Dsps cinnamon, 4 Tbsp
flour (quinoa flour if available), 2 Tbsp rolled oats, 2 Tbsp
chopped dried fruit, 4 Tbsp honey, 2 eggs]
Grind the chia seeds in a blender or coffee grinder, add the
cinnamon, flour and rolled oats. Toast these ingredients
carefully in a frying pan until very slightly brown. allow to
cool. add the dried fruit. Blend the eggs and honey in a
blender and stir into the dry ingredients. Place spoonfuls of
the mixture on a greased baking tray and flatten them out.
Bake in a moderate oven for about 20 minutes.
Makes 16 cookies
Chiquita Tropicals Abela Delicatesse Ad (FullPage_eng)trim size: 225mm. x 270mm.print area: 185mm. x 245mm.
Do you ever wish to feel more confident in whatever things
you’re doing without feeling anxious? sometimes, you think
you can do it, but when it come to take action, suddenly you
feel anxious and become less confident. This always happens
in situations where you have to deal with your boss, meeting/
presentation times, on the dance floor or even when meeting
new people. lack of confidence always makes people feel
useless, frustrated, unhappy and presents an obstacle in
going after their dream job.
Positive thinking is the first step in boosting your confidence.
Your mind is a very powerful thing. If you tell it something
enough times, it will believe it, so if you constantly engage in
negative self-talk, you can bet your mind will believe it. When
you catch yourself putting yourself down, stop. switch that
negative to a positive and before you know it, your mind will
believe that instead.
act as if you are confident, even when you don’t feel it. This
is another way to fool your mind into believing you have
confidence. Whenever you feel uncertain or shy or nervous,
think of someone who always shines with confidence and act
like them. You aren’t being fake or pretending; you’re simply
in training.
We all know that the sight of chocolate can make our hearts
go pitter-patter. Or that the thought of a scoop of ice-cream
can put a smile on our faces. But can certain foods actually
give your self-esteem a boost? according to a study, the
answer is most definitely yes!
a study has been recently released that reveals how to
boost your confidence in a whole new way: the amino acid
tryptophan, found in many foods such as seaweed, turkey,
soy beans, salmon and milk, among others.
researchers in McGill university in Montreal, Canada, found
that food containing the amino acid tryptophan makes
people more confident. Volunteers in the study who were
given three grammes of tryptophan supplements said they
felt more confident when in social situations. That’s because
tryptophan boosts levels of serotonin, a chemical your brain
produces that makes you feel relaxed and good about yourself.
In fact, most anti-depressants work to boost serotonin levels
in the body. This generally follows that heightened levels of
serotonin in the body has anti-depressant effects.
so if all else fails, you may want to consider adding some
tryptophan to your diet.
Turkey is notorious for its tryptophan content. Why do
you think people claim that they feel so relaxed after gorging
on Thanksgiving turkey they fall asleep right after?
OILy FIsh like salmon contain essential fats like DHa.
studies show that DHa alters the composition of nerve cell
membranes, which in turn reduces depressive symptoms.
GreeN LeAFy VeGGIes Green leafy veggies such as
spinach are high in folic acid. studies show that the higher
the folic acid in your body, the higher the serotonin present.
DArk ChOCOLATe You read that right – cocoa is well
known to increase serotonin levels! The key is to buy dark
chocolate that has a 70% or higher cocoa content. The darker
the chocolate, the more anti-oxidants and polyphenols.
Confidence can take you a long way and open up a lot of doors.
If you suffer from chronic low self-esteem, you will benefit from
these tips on how to boost your confidence.
eating for
confidence the wonders of tryptophan
give your self-esteem a boost
everyone needs a good boost of confidence now and then. after all, feeling good about yourself makes everything in your life better.
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new in store ...take a look at some new and exciting additions to our range
PrOBAr FruITION BArs
fruition™ is the latest gluten-free addition to the PrOBar family.
This fruit-based, superfood snack bar is designed to be satisfying
on-the-go without the extra fat and calories. fruition is the marriage
of dates, gluten-free raw oats, chia seeds and cashews in 6 mouth-
watering real fruit flavours. With superb fruit flavours, robust texture
and blend of organic ingredients, fruition is simply real.
available in: cran-raspberry and blueberry
PrOBAr hALO NuTTy mArshmALLOw
satisfying your sweet tooth with zero grams of guilt. Introducing
Halo™, the delicious between meals treat that’s designed to do
your body good. With natural whole food ingredients and heavenly
taste, these bars have such big flavours they take on a personality
all their own.
available in: nutty marshmallow (Sinfully healthy!)
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PrOBAr BArs
The original collection is where these award-winning whole-food
meal replacement bars began! Delectable combinations of whole
grains, chunky nuts and delicious fruit in 8 flavours that will simply
satisfy. Then came the ‘sweet & savoury’ collection with flavours
like Cocoa Pistachio, Maple Pecan and Cherry Pretzel - you’re
sure to find rich, gourmet flavours that appease salty sweet
cravings and introduce you to taste sensations unlike any other
bar. (Healthy, tasty and filling!)
OOmF! BeNCh PresseD OATs CereAL
Oomf! are passionate about nutrition. Their unique recipes consist
of nothing but healthy, hearty and honest ingredients designed to
maintain your oomf for hours. Bench Pressed Oats High Protein
Muesli is a nutritional breakfast that provides the perfect start for
individuals looking to firm up. The unique recipe is high in protein
and packed with complex carbohydrates to maintain your oomf for
hours. Bench Pressed Oats Chocolate protein infused porridge has
been specifically formulated to provide the perfect nutritional start
for active individuals. High in protein and packed with complex
carbohydrates in order to maintain your oomf for hours. (Give your
day some OOoomf!)
available in: chocolate, high protein muesli
kAshI GO LeAN
GOlean® cereal is a lightly sweetened mix of crunchy fibre twigs,
crispy soy protein grahams, and honey-toasted 7 Whole Grains
and sesame Puffs makes it easy. You’ll feel great knowing that
you are treating yourself right and enjoying it. It helps you stay
satisfied all morning with more than twice the protein and fibre
of the average of other cereals. Just one serving supplies 40% of
your daily fibre needs and 20% of your daily protein needs.
kAshI INsTANT OATmeAL
This instant oatmeal is a heart-warming way to start your day.
available in two delicious flavours: Golden Maple and apple
Cinnamon. It supports healthy cholesterol - 1g soluble fibre from
oats, promotes healthy blood pressure and each serving is high
in antioxidant vitamins C and e. Plus, you’ll get 100% daily value
of heart healthy vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid. are endless.
DIeTAry sPeCIALs COrNFLAkes
Ds-gluten free is the uK’s favourite gluten free and wheat free
food created for people with coeliac disease, wheat allergy or
gluten sensitivity. Whether you are looking for some gluten free
bread for a sandwich, a gluten free roll to accompany your soup
or gluten free pasta for the perfect Italian meal, they have it
covered. Gluten and wheat free golden flakes of toasted corn,
fortified with vitamins. Perfect with a splash of milk to start your
day. suitable for people diagnosed with coeliac disease, those
who are suffering from a gluten and wheat allergy or intolerance.
DIeTAry sPeCIALs rusTIC rOLLs AND whITe BreAD
These Gluten Free and Wheat Free breads are perfect for
lunchtimes. suitable for people diagnosed with Coeliac Disease,
those who are suffering from a gluten and wheat allergy or
intolerance.
hArTLey’s suGAr Free JeLLy
at less than 10 calories per portion these naturally coloured
jellies make the perfect pudding for kids and grown ups alike.
low carb and bursting with real fruit flavours they are quick and
easy to prepare.
available in: lemon/lime, Strawberry, raspberry, orange, blackcurrant
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mCVITIe’s BAkeD mINI CheDDArs
Made with real cheese. Mmm ...Yum! Baked, not fried. What
more is there to say, other than, this tub goes much further
than the small packets.
BIG huLA hOOPs & sTArs
not sure about the star shapes, they don’t fit on fingers too
easily. But the crispy crunchy taste is just the same, as are
the hoops - only BIGGer!
JACOB’s Cheese FOOTBALLs
snacks for kids and grown-ups, these light and crispy wafer
balls filled with soft creamy cheese are great as a party
nibble or just popping whilst watching the tv.
mALTesers ChOCOLATe DrINk
unwind with a new and improved taste of Maltesers Instant
Hot Chocolate Malt Drink. a delicious treat you can share
anytime with a friend, or enjoy all to yourself. a lighter way to
enjoy chocolate! (No Maltesers were harmed in the making
of this drink!)
CrAwFOrD’s FAmILy CIrCLe BIsCuIT BOx
This huge Family Circle resealable box of Crawford’s Biscuits is filled with 10
varieties of delicious english classics that are sure to be loved by the entire family!
a delectable variety of custard creams, bourbons, chocolates, and jams are
included in this great selection, we’re sure that there’s something for everyone!
(Made for sharing)
rOkA Cheese CrIsPIes
Cheese Crispies Parmigiano reggiano is a new rOKa product which is made with
20% 24-month matured real Parmigiano reggiano from Italy. One of the special
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taste. The stamp of the safeguarding Parmigiano reggiano Cheese Consorzio
on the rOKa Cheese Crispies Parmigiano reggiano guarantees you that only
real Parmigiano reggiano Cheese is used in our Cheese Crispies. Why not try
the Jalapeño variety - 90 layers of refined puff-pastry and over 30% carefully
matured, Gouda cheese, are delicately enriched with spicy Jalapeño peppers,
giving an extra spicy taste that remains somewhat longer. (Authentically good)
available in: parmesan and Jalpeño peppers
rOkA Cheese sTICks
rOKa cheese sticks are baked from the same refined puff-pastry (90 layers) and
over 30% carefully matured old Gouda cheese, as the cheese crispies. However,
the pastry is cut in a different way, resulting in a different shape and bite, but
having the same intense and delicate cheese taste that melts on the tongue.
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hArTLey’s GOOseBerrIes
use these delicious gooseberries in your next pie or just add to a fruit salad to
add a tangy twist!
eNCONA hOT PePPer sAuCe
explore the taste of the Caribbean with encona West Indian Original Hot Pepper
sauce. Made to the same, classic recipe for over 40 years, using only the very
best scotch Bonnet and Habanero peppers blended with traditional island spices.
The result is a deliciously fiery and fruity flavour for a true taste of the tropics.
(Fiery hot!!)
VLAsIC kOsher PICkLes
With a classic dill taste these crunchy pickles are irresistible for snacking right out
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heLLmAN’s LIGhT mAyONNAIse
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doingour for the
planetbitWHy Use ClotH sHoppIng BAgs?
• Plasticbags,first introduced in1977,nowaccount for four
out of every five bags handed out at grocery stores.
• Plasticbagstendto“flyaway”outofcars,bins,andlandfills,
littering our roadways, land and sea. In fact, did you know
that plastic bags are the fifth most collected item during
coastal clean-ups?
• Mostplasticbagsaremadefrompolyethylene,whichismade
from crude oil and natural gas, nonrenewable resources. The
us alone uses about 12 million barrels of oil every year just
to keep up with the demand for plastic bags (current annual
demand tops out at about 100 billion bags).
sounds like paper bags are the favoured option, right? read on:
• TheUSwillcutdown14milliontreeseachyeartosatisfyour
demand for paper grocery bags.
• 2000plasticbagsweigh30poundswhile2000paperbags
weigh 280 pounds. so it requires a lot more fossil fuel to
transport paper.
• Inthelandfill,paperbagsgenerate70percentmoreairand
50 times more water pollutants than plastic bags.
• Ittakesmorethanfourtimesasmuchenergytomanufacture
a paper bag as it does to manufacture a plastic bag.
• Energy required to produce bags (in British thermal units):
Plastic bags: 594 BTu; Paper bags: 2511 BTu.
• Research from the year 2000 shows 20 percent of paper
bags were recycled, while one percent of plastic bags were
recycled.
• Currentresearchdemonstratesthatpaperintoday’slandfills
does not degrade or break down at a substantially faster
rate than plastic does. In fact, a lack of water, light, oxygen,
and other elements that are necessary for the degradation
process inhibit complete degradability.
UsIng reUsABle groCery BAgs Is sImple
It’s easy to “BYOB”; keep a few cloth grocery bags in your car
and a few by the front door. Just one cloth bag, during the
course of its long and prosperous lifetime, will eliminate the need
for more than 1000 plastic bags! so just think how many trees
and resources you’ll save by utilizing just one bag let alone a
four-pack of them.
pUrCHAse yoUr reUsABle BAg from Any
ABelA sUpermArket for AeD 3 toDAy AnD
stArt DoIng yoUr BIt for tHe plAnet!
everyone can do their little bit for the planet, and taking your own bag to the supermarket is one of them. Forget using plastic and invest just aeD 3 in an abela bag to use every time you go shopping.
Here Are some solUtIons to reDUCe tHe Use of plAstIC BAgs from AroUnD tHe WorlD ...
Dhaka, bangladesh: banned polyethylene bags after they clogged drains and worsened floods.
bhutan: Vendors caught handing out plastic bags face losing their business license.
Denmark: plastic bag tax is twice that for paper bags, with both paid by retailers upon purchase. Consumption of paper and plastic bags has declined by 66 percent.
Ireland: A 30 cent fee per bag for retail customers has resulted in a 90% reduction of single-use bags.
south Africa: banned all plastic bags thinner than 30 microns.
switzerland: requires supermarkets to charge 15-20 cents per paper bag.
taiwan: banned the free distribution of plastic bags and food service ware by government agencies, schools, restaurants, supermarkets and other stores.
rEMEMbEr: You must wash reusable grocery bags occasionally to ensure no foodborne bacteria is present.
When using reusable bags, you should be careful to separate raw foods from other food products.
You should not use reusable food bags for other purposes such as carrying books or gym clothes.
You should not store meat or produce in your car for any extended period, because the higher temperature promotes growth
of bacteria, which can contaminate reusable bags.
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Keeping those resolutions might be harder than you think ...
During the holidays, everything we consume is pretty much
awful for us: fudge, chips and dip, cheese balls. We swear
to ourselves that 2013 will be different. Gone are the Friday
brunch blow outs, it’s time to eat healthily and get fit. It all
sounds so good and possible on Jan 2nd.
The problem is that most people take this resolution too far by
forcing themselves onto restricting diets they can’t possibly
keep. as the saying goes, try everything in moderation,
including moderation. eat healthy food, but allow yourself a
treat now and then. Otherwise, it won’t be long before this
resolution falls by the weight-side.
It may be a new year, but there are still old problems in the
world. To start out on the right foot, you may resolve to lend a
helping hand. You can help build a house, care for an animal,
distribute food to the hungry, tutor a student.
all sounds doable? let’s look at some statistics to help you
choose an achievable goal ...
LOse weIGhT AND GeT FIT
It’s one of the most common new Year’s resolutions. after a
season of way too many cookies, candies and holiday parties,
it’s only natural that a vow to lose weight and get fit would
follow. each January, fitness clubs offer deals and promotions
to those who want to make good on their resolutions. To those
who have been at the gym for the other 11 months of the year,
the crowded classes and treadmill lines make the new year a
dreaded time. luckily for gym rats, research says that 60%
of gym memberships go unused and attendance is usually
back to normal by mid-February. Choose a specific workout
day and buddy-up to help you stay on track and build a habit-
forming schedule.
sTOP smOkING
so you want to quit smoking? You should. It yellows your
teeth, infiltrates all your clothing, irritates your significant other
and charms only those in an ever dwindling crowd of fellow
smokers. so what better time than now?
Good luck. Only an estimated 15% of people who try to quit
manage to stay cigarette-free six months later. Try a product
to help wean you off your nicotine addiction or try to quit with
a fellow smoker and encourage each other’s efforts.
LeArN sOmeThING New
You’ve been meaning to learn French. You’d love to play the
piano. How great would it be to really know how to cook?
You’ll read Mastering the art of French Cooking, and, man,
you’ll master it. You can even work on your French at the same
time! resolving to learn something new is exciting: the world
is full of fascinating facts, skills and talents. and the process
of discovering them, not just the end result, is enjoyable and
rewarding. at least, for a while. soon you discover that French
is too hard, piano takes too much practice, and ordering take-
out is just so much easier than cooking. Try getting a group
of friends to commit to a session of music lessons, language
classes ... you might even get a group discount!
heLP OThers
Helping others can be a rewarding experience, especially if you
are also enjoying what you are doing. Commit to a challenge
with a charity group like Gulf for Good, where participants are
physically challenged on an adventurous journey and also
get to meet or help people less fortunate all over the world. It
might also fulfil another resolution - to travel more!
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Four out of five people who make New Year’s resolutions will break them ... one third won’t even make it to the end of January.
lebanona walk in the
clouds in
Explore the mountains of Lebanon winter to summer and
prepare to be amazed with its natural beauty.
Featuring wide expanses of incredible natural resources and
a vast diversity of tree species the mountain regions are
renowned for their history, olive groves and fruit growing, and of
course the local people. Before making the trip to this particular
area, I really had no idea what to expect other than what I had
researched online, with all roads seemingly leading back to the
famous lMT, if its a hike you are after.
The lebanon Mountain Trail (lMT) is a 26-section, 440km
hiking trail extending from Qobayat in the north of lebanon to
Marjayoun in the south, passing through seventy-five towns and
villages, several nature reserves, as well as a World Heritage site
(the Qadisha Valley), numerous Medieval and Ottoman castles,
roman temples and Byzantine churches. The region has been
inhabited as far back as 3,000BC and artefacts dating back to
Phoenician, Greek and roman eras have been discovered here.
The lMT runs north to south at altitudes varying between 1,400
and 2,100m and was funded by a grant from the american
development agency usaID. Joseph Karam, a lebanese
expatriate was one of the main instigators in the trail’s creation.
“nowhere else in the Middle east can you walk from a coastal
climate to the snowline in a few hours ... we have modelled the
lMT on the appalachian Trail in the states. If all goes to plan
the trail could bring much needed income into the mountains,
where the local economy is often very fragile”.
Well, Mr Karam I would love to agree with you, if we had
managed to find the trail in the first place. spending $44 on a
lebanon’s mountain regions are, quite simply, some of the most
spectacular areas of natural beauty you will find so close to the uae.
reminiscent of the beautiful alpine regions of europe, you can run, walk or
amble along footpaths, dirt tracks and quiet roads taking in breathtaking
views and the unbounded generosity of the local mountain people.
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words and pictures Louise Adamson
Water erosion reveals an artist’s palette of ambers, pinks and purples in the rock.
vistas so beautifully breathtaking
book and maps which never arrived, we set off with just the, what
seemed like quite detailed descriptions of the route, and an overall
map of the entire trail downloaded from the lMT website. In 5
days, we saw the red and white identifying marker, usually found on
immovable objects such as trees and rocks ... precisely once. Much
of the route we chose starting at ehden and moving south, was
snow-covered admittedly, but if you are going to claim that routes
are accessible all-year round, as the descriptions do, then markers
have to be clear, as obvious paths are invisible. even when snow
is not an issue, start and finish points are so loosely described it
is impossible to get yourself on the trail without GPs coordinates,
of which there are none. These would prove invaluable to future
updates, saving frustrating and often very long days going in the
wrong direction and backtracking to try and find the way.
Frustration aside, the area is just stunning. Following ancient drover’s
trails, shepherd’s tracks and the occasional metalled road, routes
link Muslim and Christian villages passing through woodland, arable
land and the jird - rough mountain terrain which is snow-covered in
winter and used as high pasture land during the summer months.
and when all else fails, i.e. not finding the lMT, as long as you have
a direction and village to head for, you will not be disappointed
with what you find. I would recommend making out and back hikes
instead starting and finishing in the same village, this way you can
leave bags at your lodging and just take your day’s supplies, and
without a specific trail to have to stick to, you can enjoy the day
without wondering when it might end!
up here in the mountains, walkers are a rarity and you’ll find,
especially out of season, that people are curious of your adventures.
It seems the villagers do not walk for fun, their lives are, I imagine,
are hard enough without trotting up and down these steep hills in
their spare time. You will find though, that what little they have, they
are willing to share it with you. Be it lodging, food, advice or a car
ride - all will be given freely and generously if a little inaccurately
some of the time. If there is one thing not to ask, it is how far is your
next destination. answers will vary wildly, almost as if their lives are
restricted to the village perimeter and nothing beyond. With either
blank faces or numbers seemingly plucked from the crisp mountain
air in response.
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apple orchards line terraces at high altitude
the winter sun paints a magical picture
The route will take in some magnificent scenery, hundreds of high
altitude apple orchards and ancient monasteries, rocky streams
where water erosion reveals an artist’s palette of ambers, pinks
and purple hues underfoot, but also some reminders of inevitable
progress as ugly quarries scar the landscape of this otherwise
scene of nature’s perfection. little attention is given to crumbling
and abandoned abodes, and slight regard is paid to keeping the
environment in the pristine condition it deserves. Plastic bottles,
discarded food, rubbish, construction debris and all manner of
rubbish litters the approach of almost every village.
This aside, efforts are being made to regenerate the forests of the
country. In ancient times, lebanon was covered by large forests
of cedar trees, the national emblem of the country. as a result of
longstanding exploitation, few old Cedar trees remain in pockets
of forests in lebanon, but the lebanese government plans to plant
one million trees a year with the help of usaID, which is funding
a $12-million project to reforest lebanon. One can only hope that
everyone can see the value of this and other environmental projects
that will help preserve the natural beauty and attract tourism to this
wonderful country.
Our 5 day route took us from the non-descript village of ehden
through Bcharré or Bsharry depending on which sign or map you
look at, yet another complicating factor to finding your way. Hasroun
and Bqaa Kafra, the highest village in lebanon, and the Deir Houb
Monastery of Tannourine where priests were kind enough to grant
our request for a night’s lodging - gathering around the warmth of
the open fire offering us roasted chestnuts as we did our best to
communicate details of our adventure in a mixture of english, French
and arabic. To aqoura, akora and aqoura, yes we did all three,
and yes, two are spelled the same but are entirely different places
depending on the pronunciation - another complication. Then to afqa
and finally Hrajel and the snowy slopes of Fariya where city dwellers
escape for a weekend’s winter sport and aprés ski - and where we
made our final ascent to 2200m to enjoy an awe-inspiring view of
the snow-capped mountains and distant city of Beirut perched at
the edge of the Mediterranean sea - all bathed in the glorious winter
sunshine.
It’s desperately hard to leave the peace of the mountains behind,
particularly when your destination is a busy, traffic-filled and polluted
city. and after a week of enjoying the hospitality and kindness of the
mountain villagers, the craziness of Beirut is a bit of a shock to the
system.
Thirty years ago Beirut with its stylish French influence and eastern
magic was known as the Paris of the east but then civil war tore the
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The snowy slopes of
Fariya
mohammad al-amin mosque in the centre of downtown. new buildings try to replicate the old.manakish filled with cheese, chocolate or za’atar. mechanics sit and wait for business.
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best to dust itself off, however, apart from an atmospheric stroll
along the corniche to get a real sense of the culture, history
and hospitality of lebanon you really need to venture out of the
city. In Beirut, the emphasis is very much on having the ‘right’
brand of bag, the ‘right’ outfit for shopping or sitting having
coffee and our outdoor clothes and dishevelled appearance
was as much a point of interest as in the mountains, except
here it felt like a sneer of disgust rather than one of curiosity.
sadly, the old souks of the city were destroyed in the war and
have been replaced by glitzy new ones that would not be out
of place in any modern-day city - but it is disappointing to
find high-street stores instead of the cultural fix I was looking
for. saida’s souk on the other hand appears unchanged for
centuries - just 40km south of Beirut you will discover a maze
of narrow alleyways, arched pathways and winding streets
where traditional craftsmen work and local lebanese snacks
are plentiful. If however, you prefer a starbucks and stroll
around Zara, you will find what you’re looking for in over 200
stores housed in the combined souk al Tawila (the long souk),
souk arwam, souk Jamil, souk ayyass, souk sayyour, souk
Bustros and souk arwad in the Downtown area of the city.
If you want to discover a more authentic Beirut, put on your
walking shoes and just follow the streets. You can walk or cycle
the Corniche and end up at the raouche where buses and taxis
deposit tour groups on the cliff top to look at the natural rock
formations (as well as the ever-growing unnatural formations of
plastic bottles and rubbish strewn carelessly in what should be
a place of beauty). However, the city is small enough to explore
on foot and using the Mohammad al-amin Mosque as a
starting point you can wander to your heart’s content - through
the roman baths, past bullet-riddled buildings crumbling into
disrepair right next to sparkly brand new ones shooting up and
creating Beirut’s new skyline and buzzy, ‘cool’ districts where
the in-crowd hang out. streets will take you through areas of
obvious wealth and glaring poverty. Buy from street vendors
selling ka’ak filled with salty cheese or hot-off-the-plate za’atar
manakish accompanied by an industrial-strength espresso
instead of ordering a blueberry muffin and latte in the mall.
In Beirut you will find history, wealth, poverty, architecture old
and new, diversity of faith and places of worship, designer
brands, rich culture, local delicacies, haute cuisine and more -
just don’t make it your only stop in lebanon, the country has
so much more to offer. Head to the mountains and a beautiful
walk in clouds.
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mArCHAbu dhabi international triathlon
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dubai international boat show 2013
5th to 9th March - Dubai International Marine Club
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supplies from both local and international builders.
Abu dhabi Festival 2013
3rd - 31st March - legendary Mariinsky Ballet and opera
supremo Placido Domingo highlight 10th anniversary edition.
‘romeo & juliet’ – Globe education, shakespeare’s Globe
3rd - 4th March - abu Dhabi Theatre, Breakwater. The abu
Dhabi Festival 2013 brings to the uae capital a creative, fast-
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Placido at the Palace
20th March - emirates Palace auditorium. Opera supremo
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dubai world Cup - 30th March
AprIlAbu dhabi international book Fair 2013
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septemBerAbu dhabi international hunting & equestrian show 2013
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eco Future 2013
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noVemBerdubai Air show - 17th - 21st november
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