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The 15th of Av is a day of rejoicing, as the Talmud says “Israel had no greater holidays than the 15th of Av and Yom Kippur. On these days the daughters...

Right now, between the 1st and 9th of Av, we are careful not to eat meat as it is a period of mourning of the destruction of the Holy Temple. We...

Fruit is a delicious and natural source of daily nutrients, vitamins, and carbohydrates. Many fruits can be purchased organically and even locally at farmers’ markets or grocery stores, and are less...

Chickpeas, garbanzo beans, hummus-call ‘em by any name it’s the same bean. It’s a legume that provides you with essential nutrients like iron, folate, phosphorus, protein, and dietary fiber. They’re a...

Pick a fruit that gets almost no respect when it comes to the holiday table and you’d be hard pressed to find one less represented than the fig. Seriously, fresh figs...

I’m standing in line at the local farmer’s market Friday morning trying to get some really fresh veggies and fruits for shabbos and I observed a woman who was obviously a...

Hungry kids walk in the door and want a ready-to-go snack? Need a quick and nutritious nosh to take along for a summer road trip? Below is our recipe for homemade...

Blueberries are power-packed with phytochemicals, studied for their possible anti-cancer, anti-neurodegenerative, and anti-inflammatory qualities. These little berries contain 14% of the recommended daily value of fiber and almost 25% of the...

What’s all the craze about? These little seeds contain high levels of dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants! Studies have shown that flax seeds can reduce the risks of cancer,...

If my son were a southern belle he’d be having the vapors about now because he just discovered that his favorite fruit, the watermelon, is also a vegetable. Yes, this is...