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'''Arab cuisine''' is the cuisine of the [[Arabs]], defined as the various regional cuisines spanning the [[Arab world]], from the [[Maghreb]] to the [[Fertile Crescent]] and the [[Arabian Peninsula]]. The cuisines are often centuries old and reflect the culture of great trading in spices, herbs, and foods.
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'''Anti-obesity medication''' or '''weight loss drugs''' are pharmacological agents that reduce or control [[body weight]]. These medications alter one of the fundamental processes of the human body, weight regulation, by either altering appetite, metabolism, or absorption of calories. Anti-obesity medications are prescribed to individuals with a [[Body mass index|BMI]] of 30 or higher, or those with a BMI of 27 or higher with comorbid conditions such as [[type 2 diabetes]] or [[hypertension]].
== History ==


==Mechanism of Action==
The history of Arab cuisine is deeply intertwined with the history of the Arab world itself. The Arab world has a rich history of trade, conquest, and cultural exchange, which has greatly influenced the development of its cuisine. The Arabs were among the first to cultivate many of the foods we take for granted today, such as wheat, barley, rice, and dates.
Anti-obesity medications work through various mechanisms:


* '''Appetite Suppression''': Some medications act on the [[central nervous system]] to suppress appetite. These include drugs that increase the levels of [[neurotransmitters]] such as [[serotonin]], [[norepinephrine]], and [[dopamine]], which are involved in the regulation of appetite and mood.
== Ingredients ==


* '''Increased Metabolism''': Certain drugs increase the body's [[metabolic rate]], leading to increased energy expenditure. This can be achieved through the stimulation of the [[sympathetic nervous system]].
The most commonly used ingredients in Arab cuisine are [[lamb]], [[beef]], [[chicken]], [[fish]], [[olive oil]], [[dairy products]], [[legumes]], [[grains]], [[vegetables]], [[fruits]], [[nuts]], [[herbs]], and [[spices]].  


* '''Inhibition of Fat Absorption''': Some medications work by inhibiting the absorption of dietary fats in the [[intestine]]. These drugs block the action of [[lipase]], an enzyme necessary for the breakdown of fats, thus reducing caloric intake.
== Dishes ==


==Common Anti-Obesity Medications==
Some of the most popular dishes in Arab cuisine include [[hummus]], [[falafel]], [[shawarma]], [[tabbouleh]], [[baba ghanoush]], and [[couscous]].


* '''Orlistat''': A lipase inhibitor that reduces the absorption of dietary fats. It is available over-the-counter and by prescription.
== Beverages ==


* '''Phentermine/Topiramate''': A combination drug that suppresses appetite and increases energy expenditure.
Traditional Arab beverages include [[coffee]], [[tea]], [[juice]], and [[alcoholic beverages]] such as [[arak]] and [[beer]].


* '''Liraglutide''': Originally developed for [[diabetes]], this drug mimics the hormone [[GLP-1]] to reduce appetite.
== See also ==


* '''Naltrexone/Bupropion''': A combination that affects the central nervous system to reduce hunger and cravings.
* [[Middle Eastern cuisine]]
* [[Mediterranean cuisine]]
* [[List of Arab dishes]]


==Side Effects==
== References ==
The use of anti-obesity medications can lead to various side effects, which may include:


* Gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain.
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* Increased heart rate and blood pressure.
* Insomnia and nervousness.
* Risk of addiction or abuse, particularly with stimulant-based medications.


==Considerations and Contraindications==
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Anti-obesity medications are not suitable for everyone. They are contraindicated in individuals with certain medical conditions, such as:


* [[Pregnancy]] and breastfeeding.
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* Uncontrolled [[hypertension]].
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* History of [[substance abuse]].
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* Certain psychiatric disorders.
 
==Related Pages==
* [[Obesity]]
* [[Dieting]]
* [[Physical exercise]]
* [[Bariatric surgery]]
 
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Revision as of 19:04, 16 February 2025

Arab cuisine is the cuisine of the Arabs, defined as the various regional cuisines spanning the Arab world, from the Maghreb to the Fertile Crescent and the Arabian Peninsula. The cuisines are often centuries old and reflect the culture of great trading in spices, herbs, and foods.

History

The history of Arab cuisine is deeply intertwined with the history of the Arab world itself. The Arab world has a rich history of trade, conquest, and cultural exchange, which has greatly influenced the development of its cuisine. The Arabs were among the first to cultivate many of the foods we take for granted today, such as wheat, barley, rice, and dates.

Ingredients

The most commonly used ingredients in Arab cuisine are lamb, beef, chicken, fish, olive oil, dairy products, legumes, grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, herbs, and spices.

Dishes

Some of the most popular dishes in Arab cuisine include hummus, falafel, shawarma, tabbouleh, baba ghanoush, and couscous.

Beverages

Traditional Arab beverages include coffee, tea, juice, and alcoholic beverages such as arak and beer.

See also

References

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