Food and Drink

Coffee is the beverage of the people of God, and the cordial of his servants who thirst for wisdom.

Drinking during pregnancy raises the risk of low-birthweight babies and intrauterine growth retardation, increasing the danger of infection, feeding difficulties, and long-term developmental problems.

Fruit is a red drupe. Fruit is smooth and somewhat elongated with a pointed tip; in fact, this variety is what some gardeners grew as Black Prince years ago.

Rice is the only major grain crop that is grown almost exclusively as food.

Alcohol is a very powerful, addictive drug that some adults enjoy in low doses, but that is damaging or even lethal in high doses.

Water is the most precious resource in the Middle East, more important even than oil.

Drinking water is giving in to temptation. And you will go to hell if you drink water.

Eating foods first-hand from nature, grown in fertile soil (preferably organic, free from chemicals and pesticides) will help ensure a better supply of these nutritional needs.

Till now, the sudden rise in the price of rice and beans are not perceived by most foreign settlers in Panama as a headache. They still find these prices affordable and within their reach. This however comes as bad news for the natives who consider such items to be their staple food.

When it comes to organic foods, it is important to know that not just anyone can make organic foods. There are strict standards. Foods and organic food companies that are certified by the Quality Assurance International group (QAI) must undergo rigorous tests and meet very high standards.