Hanukkah doughnuts appear in bakeries and supermarkets shortly after the end of Sukkot in October, even though the pastry is traditionally eaten only during the Festival of Lights at the end of December. Most Israelis cannot resist not only the regular jam-filled doughnuts, but also the […]
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No regrets: this is how you'll enjoy Shavuot with cheeses, pastries, and cakes without gaining weight.
For most of us, Shavuot is also a festival of cheeses, pies, and pastries. Those who can't do without meat will be thrilled by the change brought by creamy pasta and refreshing salads. Dairy meals have a "stigma" of being light, so some people think that this […]
Before summer, a daily tip to lose weight quickly: Proteins burn your calories!
It might be hard to believe, but weight loss starts with a good protein intake! Because, in fact, protein burns calories. It's important to know that 30% of the calories in protein aren't metabolized by the body; that's why a simple increase in […]
Ideas for spending quality time with young children
Dance to fun music, paint on recycled cardboard, or create your own absolutely amazing soap bubbles. Given the new and complex situation that has us all staying home with our little ones, we've gathered some fun activities to help you beat boredom and keep you entertained. [It…]
This is how you will lose weight even during the second lockdown period!
Quarantine is here to stay, and with it comes the importance of maintaining a workout and nutrition routine. Nutritionist Keren Ann Gaiman offers advice to help us get through it safely. The second lockdown, which entered our lives just over two weeks ago, has […]
Having coffee in the morning? That's a terrible mistake!
Drinking coffee in the morning? Well, you should drink it after breakfast rather than before. This is due to a new study from the Centre for Metabolism and Nutrition at the University of Bath in the UK, which revealed that in adults suffering from sleep disorders, drinking coffee in the morning before breakfast can have a negative impact on sleep quality.
Eat peanut butter before bed and your life will change!
The coronavirus crisis in Israel and around the world has led many of us to suffer from higher than normal levels of stress. Even before the coronavirus, stress and anxiety were considered veritable epidemics affecting millions of people worldwide. But now that many of us are worried […]
Amid the egg shortage in Israel for Passover, Israeli chefs are preparing alternatives with great recipes!
Amid a continuing egg shortage linked to COVID-19 disruptions, some Israeli chefs are developing alternative Passover menus for customers and adapting meals specifically for those in quarantine. Eggs are considered a staple food during Passover, a week-long Jewish holiday that begins next week. During the […]
Coronavirus: How to wash your masks without damaging them?
In Israel, masks have been mandatory in public since last night. Not everyone can afford to buy masks costing between 30 and 60 shekels today, especially considering that before the coronavirus crisis, these same masks, even the most expensive PP3 model, cost 60 shekels less! Many people are using the same masks...