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Shirit Gold

Shirit is passionate about Judaism, health, and wellness. She is an ingredient analyst for OU Kosher, with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and Animal Science and a background working for the Department of Agriculture. She lives, cooks, and writes in Brooklyn, NY with her husband Boruch Chaim Gold.

Tired of July 4 BBQ? Try These Healthy Recipes Instead!

July 2, 2015, by

Happy 4th! Fun American food usually means a burger and fries on the menu. Change it up a bit with fresh salmon and sweet potato/zucchini fries to boost your omega-3 intake and vitamin profile! See below for tantalizing recipes the whole family can enjoy! Starting with Dessert – Fruity 4th Popsicles Have a side..or two

To Chilly for Chili?

January 14, 2015, by

This winter, cook up a big pot of warm (and vegan!) chili as a main dish or to accompany any weekday meal. Use ingredients likely find in your home for a quick, nutritious dinner ready in under 30 minutes. Chili features beans—a good source of folic acid, fiber, and iron and can keep you feeling full, longer. They

Latkes with a Twist

December 17, 2014, by

It’s Chanukah time! A time to celebrate, spin dreidels and overload on oily fattening foods. Wait…Is it possible to eat more health-consciously on Chanukah, to enjoy the “oil” factor of the miracle while increasing our nutrition panel at the same time? In terms of latkes, potatoes are a good vegetable with a profile of Vitamin

Cashew Crazy

November 5, 2014, by

Great to munch on as a snack, as a crunchy topping in salad, or as a thickening ingredient in recipes, cashews add many nutrients to our daily palate. These little nuts are known for their good and healthy oils and fats that fuel the body with energy and promote healthy skin and hair. They are

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

October 7, 2014, by

A traditional food for Simchat Torah, stuffed cabbage provides a hearty and sustaining meal full of nutrients such as vitamin C, cancer-fighting phytochemicals, potassium, and fiber. This dish is a tradition handed down from generation to generation, some saying it is eaten now because the shape resembles a Torah scroll while others argue that the

Kreplach Time: Recipe for Erev Yom Kippur

October 1, 2014, by

What’s for lunch? Kreplach are on the menu this Friday. A traditional food before Yom Kippur, kreplach are meat-filled dough dumplings served in soup that can provide the necessary carbohydrates and protein to sustain one throughout the fast. They serve both a physical and a spiritual purpose, symbolizing our hopes that G-d will envelop His

Sweet Seeds: Pomegranate Salad for Rosh Hashanah

September 18, 2014, by

Pomegranates! A sweet and juicy fruit symbolic of our hopes that this year we will come before the heavenly court with abundant merits, even more abundant than the seeds in a pomegranate! They are a rich source of antioxidants studied for their positive effects in the body in terms of blood vessels, cholesterol, and slowing

Sensational Sweet Potatoes

September 11, 2014, by

Sweet potatoes are some of nature’s finest treats and can accompany your Rosh Hashanah table with style. They contribute as a sweet and nutritious side dish, satisfying as well as bursting with calcium, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Try this version of the traditional sweet potato for this holiday season! Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Ingredients:

Refreshing Strawberry Cooler

September 4, 2014, by

Catch the last breeze of summer with this cold and healthy cooler! Strawberries are easily and readily available in the summertime, and contain antioxidants, vitamin C, manganese, and phytochemicals that are good for body and skin health. With the addition of lemons this drink packs additional vitamin C and potassium, along with apple juice concentrate

Corn Connection & Corn Salad Recipe

August 27, 2014, by

Relax inside or outside with this fresh and easy, colorful summer salad to accompany your guests and the hot weather! It’s quick to throw together—so just sit back and enjoy the last days of summer. Nutritional benefits of Corn: Magnesium Fiber Folate Thiamin Phosphorous Vitamin C Easy Corn Salad Ingredients: ½ bag frozen corn 1