by by Chana Citron
Forget about what you’ve heard. The best way to lose weight is to make lunch your main meal. How could that be? For one, you’re probably hungriest midday. And while you may have been trained to think salad at noon, does that really fuel you for the rest of the day? Hardly. […]

by Chana Citron
“A land of wheat, and barley, and vines; of fig trees and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey.”The Bible tells us that our Holy Land is blessed with these seven species, which we eat on Tu B’Shevat. Regularly using theses grains and fruits in our diets should bring us […]

by Chana Citron
Here’s a delicious and nutritious snack to seve with crackers or crudites for Tu B’Shevat or otherwise. Of course we’re partial to Israeli olives, but any fresh ones will do.
Ingredients
1 jar pitted green olives
1 jar sundried tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup loosely packed)
4 cloves garlic, cut in thick slices
1/’3 cup extra virgin olive […]

by Chana Citron
If your sweet tooth is keeping you from sticking to your New Year’s resolution, take heart. There are ways to satisfy your craving while still eating healthy. What’s the secret? Try a winter squash. With more than 15 varieties to choose from, you won’t get bored sampling this satisfying […]

by Chana Citron
Never mind what you hear. Wheat berry is the real “whole wheat”. For one, it’s not really a berry. It’s the whole grain, or fruit of the wheat, sometimes reddish or russet, earning it its moniker. Second, it’s a lot healthier than whole-wheat bread. Why? Whole grains are loaded with nutrients that get […]