The Shabbat and the Festivals are an integral part of our lives. It is a grave fallacy for people to think that they cannot eat enjoyably and stay within a healthy regimen on these wonderful, family-oriented and inspiring days. There are a wide range of delicious and satisfying dishes to enjoy on such occasions. If you have a medical condition, you can review everything with your health-care team. Remember, preparation is the name of the game. You can have someone make Kiddush (blessing over wine for the Shabbat/Festival meals) for you so you don’t have to drink the wine. However, when mixed properly with water, or even on its own in the right-sized Kiddush cup, dry wine is permissible.
You can substitute whole-wheat or thin matzah for challah, or try the wonderful Whole-Wheat Challah recipe. Making the 1-ounce challah rolls is recommended, as these are already a good size and will help you not go overboard. It is also advisable to consult your rabbi regarding the minimum amount of bread you must eat at each Sabbath or Yom Tov meal. The following list is a suggestion of traditional Shabbat and holiday dishes.
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