Rosh HaShana 5779
As we approach the New Year of 5779, Haba Aleinu L’tovah, there is always what to reflect upon as we look back at the past year. There is also some trepidation in terms of what awaits us in the coming year. This past year has been one of the most interesting years I’ve had since [...]
Eat Out and Enjoy It!
Sixty or seventy years ago, eating out in a restaurant or buying takeout food was practically nonexistent in our community. Kosher eateries were very rare, and most people weren’t able to spend any extra money on what, at the time, was an extravagance. Even in the non-Jewish world, the idea of fast food style restaurants [...]
The Shopping Trip
I usually do the grocery shopping, and I typically go on my way home from work. Needless to say, we make an effort to buy healthier choices. But I’ve noticed lately, that the most innocent items on our shopping list are becoming a real challenge. This past Wednesday I went to the grocery store and [...]
Eat Those Fruits
This past Shabbat brought a certain amount of stress with it. Why would a day of rest, away from work, phones and technology, bring stress? We were looking forward to guests for Shabbat lunch and this was exactly the source of the stress. You see, one of our guests recently wrote a newspaper article about [...]
Is Your Food Safe?
We spend a lot of time thinking about and talking about nutrition and calories. “Is this food fattening?” “Is this good for me?” “How processed is this?” But even the healthiest choices can cause us to feel sick and put our digestive tracks in great distress if not handled correctly. You might have noticed, particularly [...]
Time For a Snack Break
I met Shelly when she came into our 10 Weeks to Health program a few months ago. When she called to make her appointment, she told me over the phone that her doctor had been nagging her for a while to lose 5 - 6 kilo to improve her health. Slight high blood pressure and [...]