Are Sweet Potatoes Good for Your Health?
This orange and yellow tuber vegetable has been an integral part of the human diet since pre-historic times. Sweet, versatile, and packed with …
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Basic Kosher Rules: Differences Between Kosher and Non-Kosher Meat and Other Biblical Rules
People who keep kosher are bound by various biblical kosher rules. This article will discuss each of the kosher rules in an abbreviated manner. For …
Continue ReadingCopper: What Does Copper Do in the Body?
Although the total amount of copper in the body is small, it plays a vital role in many physiological processes.
Continue ReadingDifferent Types of Tea — Black, Oolong, Green, and White: Tea from the Camellia Sinensis Plant
All true teas comes from the camellia sinensis plant, although each type is distinctly different. The difference between black, oolong, green, and …
Continue ReadingFat Grams & Carbohydrates: Correct Amounts of Fat and Carbohydrates for Proper Health & Nutrition
The question every person will ask before starting a diet is whether they should cut fat or carbohydrates from their diet. The answer is neither. To …
Continue ReadingFood Pyramid Meal Planning - Healthy Eating Tips for Proper Nutrition
An explanation of what the food pyramid is, how it is important, and how to use it to plan daily meals.
Continue ReadingHealthy Chicken Dishes: Tips & Ideas on Tasty Ways to Cook Chicken
There are many versatile ways to cook chicken in a healthy fashion. There are easy, nutritious, and inexpensive methods that are good for you as well …
Continue ReadingHow to Properly Sanitize Your Kitchen: Food Safety Tips & Tricks
Keeping your kitchen properly sanitized is imperative if you want you and your family to remain healthy. Food-borne illnesses and contaminated food …
Continue ReadingKosher Food Symbols: The Meaning of Symbols to Determine Kosher Certification
Some people think that they can identify a kosher commercial product by simply looking at the ingredients on the package and making sure that they are …
Continue ReadingKosher Milk and Kosher Cheese: Just the Facts
This article will discuss when milk has to be kosher to fit into the kosher diet and why. It will explore the meaning of “cholov yisroel,” as well as …
Continue ReadingMeat, Dairy, and Pareve in a Kosher Diet: Which Foods Can and Can't be Eaten Together
Why don’t people who keep the kosher laws eat milk and meat together? And what is pareve, exactly? If you’re confused about how meat and dairy relate …
Continue ReadingWhat Makes Something Kosher? A Look at Foods, Utensils, Appliances, and Even BBQ Grills
After reading the rest of the articles in this series, you may think that you’re an expert on the kosher diet. But why won’t your kosher-keeping …
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