Man, I feel like I have really put on weight lately!
I completely understand.  It is easy to do in our country where food is plentiful and we sit at desks all day
I just started a job this year where I sit all day- I really started to pack the weight on! I always had treats in my desk drawer. 
Yes more than 1 billion people globally are overweight or obese its tough
Wow. That's a big number. I have read that the diet in India is the world's least healthy. 
I do not know much about their diet, but I do not that the middle east is no exception to this increase in obesity
I love Middle Eastern food- it seems so healthy, like pitas and tabbouleh. 
I have never had tabbouleh.  I do not generally eat salad like I should
It's a grainy salad, with tons of parsley and feta- really fresh tasting. 
I am not a big fan of most sheep and goat cheeses but I do like feta
I love it too- so good and salty!