Tips

Bad Bites: A Case For Organic Foods

Have you ever been amazed by the fact that the apples your bought from the supermarket 3 weeks ago still look fresh? Have you wondered why all the strawberries in the pack are so red, succulently perfect, and almost identical to their siblings? Thought about why a chicken drumstick is the size of your toddler’s [...]

Read More ...
By administrator
Saturday, October 20th, 2012

Designing Sustainably in Dubai – VIDEO

  MyDubaiMyCity and its Home in DXB team catches up with Tatiana Antonelli Abella, Co founder and Managing Director at Goumbook, who helps explain what we can do to live a more environmentally friendly life in Dubai. From installing recycling bins to solar panels there are lots of small and large steps that can be [...]

Read More ...
By developer
Saturday, September 15th, 2012

Ripe Bananas, Anti-Cancer and Immune Boosters

The fully ripe banana produces a substance called TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor) which has the ability to combat abnormal cells.  So don’t be surprised very soon the shop will go out of stock for bananas.   As the banana ripens, it develops dark spots or patches on the skin. The more dark patches it has, [...]

Read More ...
By developer
Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

Sniffing rosemary could boost your brain power

Sniffing rosemary could boost your brain power, scientists have suggested. Tests show that cognitive performance improves when a compound in the herb’s oil – 1, 8-cineole – is absorbed into blood. Biochemists at the University of Northumbria now want to see how the ingredient might affect our brains. Rosemary has a long history as a [...]

Read More ...
By Tatiana Antonelli Abella
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Green Fingers: the FM world is looking at toxic-free, chemical-free alternatives

MYTH: Eco-friendly products are more expensive FACT: They can cut water and energy use by 20%, less solution means a reduction in product costs and their effectiveness means lowered labour costs Green is the new black in the FM world, with companies striving to implement environmentally friendly initiatives across the board. From microfiber technologies to [...]

Read More ...
By Tatiana Antonelli Abella
Monday, September 19th, 2011