When looking at fast days on the calendar, we instinctively think that it’s a great opportunity for weight loss. What could be better to lower the number on the scale than a full day of no eating or drinking? We have expectations of dropping 3-5 pounds in a single day. Obviously we are not fasting…
Diet
Can I Have A Healthy Shabbos Day?
There are so many challenges to our diets when we’re enjoying those long summer Shabbos days. Want to learn how to meet the challenges of Friday night? See the first installment of this article. Kiddush At Shul Kiddushim after Shul on Shabbos morning have evolved over the years. What used to be a l’chaim with…
Is It Possible to Have a Healthy Shabbos?
Every week, we meet a day of challenges and delicious foods that are just impossible to resist. How do we enjoy Shabbos and stay healthy? What’s the biggest health challenge for a frum person? Is it the Yomim Tovim? The need to eat a large quantity of matzah on Pesach or the “need” to dip…
6 Behaviors That Cause Weight Gain
Were you inactive during quarantine and gained weight? You can revive healthy habits by identifying the unhealthy ones. Dr. Len Kravitz PhD and Troy Purdom MS have dedicated research to predicting who is most likely to gain weight based on 6 specific behaviors. Understanding these specific behaviors will help people prevent or manage weight gain. …
