Manjula Ramakrishnan

In the kitchen of Nazia Rashidee, mum of two, leftover sabji (sautéed vegetables) never goes to the bin: She turns it into a soothing porridge - a combination of rice and yellow moong dal (lentil), with the mildly sweet flavour of coconut milk, perfect for Iftar.

Going out for dinner on Valentines is so last year! Here are our pick of fun things to do that don't involve a table for two!

Khalifa Al Darmaki interviews Basiligo's owner, Justine Corrado, at their Reem Island Branch in Abu Dhabi. Aired on Emarat TV as part of the Ask The Experts series featuring healthy restaurants & gyms in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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Soo exactly one week ago the hubs and I decided what better way to start a new month by consistently eating better, working out, consuming more water and taking daily supplements (we are Flintstone Kids- 10 million strong and growing). How many of yall remember that?

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Besides being astronaut-approved, sweet potatoes are a great source of easily digestible fiber, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants such as beta-carotene. Sweet potatoes also contain bioactive compounds such as phenolic acids and anthocyanins, which contribute to the bright orange color of their skin and flesh and boast health benefits as well.