QNA Doha: The Ministry of Interior announced the resumption of issuing tourist and family entry visas, as of 12-07-2021. The ministry said in a statement today that within the framework of the new policies for travel and return to the State of Qatar, and based on the recommendations of the […]
Summer is the season when we over-consume lemonades and ice-creams. It is when the climate gets super-hot in a lot of regions leading to severe problems. Besides causing droughts in several places, people suffer from health issues such as sunburns and dehydration too. According to the Centers for Disease Control […]
The Peninsula Online Doha: Qatar Cabinet announced that the phase 3 of the gradual lifting of Covid-19 restrictions will go into effect from Friday, July 9, 2021. Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani presided over the Cabinet’s regular meeting held […]
The Peninsula Doha: More than 75% of the country’s eligible population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Also 64.2% of the eligible population (16 years and above) has received two doses, according to the Ministry of Public Health, yesterday. The Ministry in its daily report said, […]
Food culture of Japan The Japanese tradition boasts of a rich food culture that is popular all around the world. From soups and sushi to ramen and soba, Japanese food is heaven for all the foodies out there. When it comes to meals, either formal or casual, Japan strictly adheres […]
If you are a sweet lover, then it might be difficult for you to resist sugar cravings. Be it desserts, chocolate, cold drinks or juices, we consume a large number of calories through these food items as they are laden with white sugar. Refined white sugar is not only addictive […]
By Arshi Shaikh (Dietician & CDE) Arshi Shaikh is a qualified and experienced dietician with a degree in Food & Nutrition where she specialised in dietetics. She is also a Certified Diabetes Educator and Nutrigenomic counselor. She is a well-rounded health coach who has success stories with not just individuals […]
Gluten intolerance: What is gluten? Why is it considered unhealthy for you? Gluten is a collective term referring to the family of storage proteins called prolamins which are found in grains like wheat, barley, spelt, and rye. While the word ‘gluten’ is derived from the glue-like property of wet dough, […]
Walking is considered one of the most underrated forms of physical activity. Most people do not consider walking as a form of exercise. In reality, walking is an excellent physical activity that has numerous proven health benefits. From strengthening your muscles, joints, and bones to boosting your metabolism, walking contributes […]
Sidi Mohamed/ The Peninsula Head of Vaccination at the Ministry of Public Health Dr. Soha Al Bayat stressed the efficiency of the two vaccines used in Qatar, the community awareness, cooperation of citizens and residents have contributed to reaching the stage of low COVID-19 infection rates in the country. Speaking […]