Shira Isenberg
Is Pesach Cleaning Hazardous to Your Health?
So cleaning products can be harmful to your health, but you still need to get rid of that grime. How can you minimize risk while you clean for Peasch?
Get Lunch in the Bag
As back-to-school season is upon us, parents are once again dreading the grating task of packing lunch for their kids. In recent years, many day schools and yeshivot have wisely…
Making a Vacation Game Plan
While I’m glad I get to vacation during the summer months, it really throws my diet off-track. How can I have fun without regretting it later?
Drink to Your. . . Health?
Q: With conflicting information about alcohol—it’s healthy, it’s harmful—I’m nervous about drinking the arba kosot on Seder night. Can you clarify whether it’s safe to drink and tell me how…
Taking Chanukah to Heart
Q: In light of all the oily food I’ll be consuming over Chanukah, can you explain how oils can be healthy if they contain so much fat? A: Ah, Chanukah,…
A Kiddush Conundrum
Q: I am always at a loss trying to find something reasonably healthy to eat at our shul’s weekly kiddush. What do you suggest to improve kiddush fare? A:…
Dip the Apple in the…Splenda?
Q: I know you’re supposed to eat sweet foods this time of year, but I don’t want all the calories! Is it safe to use artificial sweeteners—and more importantly, will they…