Your body needs more than 40 nutrients and other substances for good health. No one food can give you all the nutrients your body needs, no matter how much you enjoy it or how nutritious the food is. By eating a wide variety of foods each day, you will keep your meals exciting and you will achieve the balance of nutrients that best ensures good health.

Good selection of small amounts of food taken at the start of a meal to stimulate the appetite. Provides helpful tips and information on preparing antipastos, canapes, and crudites. Popular dishes include crab cakes, fried tomatoes and salmon dip.

Many of the arab's most popular dishes are shared across national boundaries. Stuffed vegetables, or mahshi, for example, are served in nearly every Middle Eastern country. They are usually filled with a mixture of rice, lamb, and spices.