by Chana Citron
Forget starving yourself on the latest diet. If you want to get to your ideal weight, eat strategically. Last week, I told you about enjoying a protein-packed lunch. So when should you make greens your main meal? The night time is the right time to prepare something light, but also satisfying enough to […]

by Levana Kirschenbaum
You don’t need an excuse to make this scrumptious and utterly simple fish. But if you are looking for something novel to cook up for Tu B’Shevat, this salmon’s tangy pomegranate flavor just might fit the bill. Between the benefits of salmon (omega-3 fatty acids) and the high anti-oxidant qualities of pomegranate, you […]

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 Jessica Seinfeld
These brownies fool everyone! You won’t believe how scrumptious they are (or how good they are for you) until you make them yourself. Just don’t serve them warm–it’s not until they’re completely cool that the spinach flavor totally disappears.
Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
3 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup carrot puree
1/2 cup spinach puree
1/2 […]

Detox, colon cleanse, juice fasts, caloric restriction–whatever you call it, fasting is trendy. So why is it so darn difficult to forgo food for one day? Maybe because we’re all creatures of habit, and any break from routine is troublesome. Or else, perhaps our tribe is especially gastronomically inclined. Some of us may look forward […]