http://www.chabad.org/search/keyword.asp?kid=12274 Newest articles written by Nechama Cohen Copyright 2005, Chabad.org - Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center, all rights reserved. http://www.chabad.org/media/images/50/CtRx507451.gif 130 52 http://www.chabad.org Thu, 5 Jul 2007 12:00:00 EST Thu, 5 Jul 2007 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=536868 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=536868 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 bre Thu, 5 Jul 2007 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=531586 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=531586 Cooking low carb and low fat is very different from regular cooking and takes some getting used to... Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=531356 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=531356 Proteins are the basic building blocks of the human body... Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=527089 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=527089 High-Fat Food and Healthy Lower-Fat Substitutes Baking chocolate = A combination of cocoa and oil reduces the fat. 1 ounce baking chocolate = 3 tablespoons cocoa + 1 tablespoon oil Butter, margarine, or oil for baking = Try replacing all or part of the fat with sugar-free (well-blended) applesauce Butter, margarine, or oil for cooking = Combine monounsaturated oil with non-stick cooking spray and/or add broth or water for sautéing or stir-frying Cream for cooking = Evaporated, skim, or low-fat milk, or low-fat, low-carb soy milk. Try lowfat half-and-half Cream cheese for spreading = Whipped, light cream cheese Cream cheese for baking = 5% soft white cheeses (drained), light or whipped cream cheese, farmer and/or low-fat cottage cheese (drained), and/or part-skim or low-fat ricotta, yogurt cheese or low-fat drained yogurt (these can be used separately or in combination) Dressings = Homemade vinaigrette, olive oil and lemon juice or vinegar, flavored vinegars. Light or low-fat dressings Fri, 8 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=524940 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=524940 For as long as I can remember, I was told, "Fat makes you fat." Fri, 1 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=522872 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=522872 Regardless of the type of carbs you eat, all of them are treated the same way by your body – they are all broken down and converted into glucose after digestion... Fri, 25 May 2007 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=517545 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=517545 Food labels provide useful nutritional information that is crucial for anyone wanting to adhere to a healthy regimen. Learning to read the food labels on packaged food products allows you to make informed food choices... Fri, 18 May 2007 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=518137 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=518137 Sat, 12 May 2007 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=514747 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=514747 We have failed to understand that while we should definitely eat and be joyous, we have a responsibility to eat properly and take care of ourselves... Sun, 6 May 2007 12:00:00 EST http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=496081 http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=496081 All the caloric, fat and carb information you will need to know for the foods and ingredients you will be eating over Passover... Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:00:00 EST