Food – Diet

Chapter 4 of the ancient Jewish text Hilchot De’ot by Maimonides (AKA Rambam) has some surprisingly insightful recommendations for diet, rest, and overall health. Key Recommendations: Sleep: Balance: Eating: Mental State: Hygene: Exercise: Summary: Balance in Health: A person should aim for moderation in eating, drinking, and physical activity — not too much or too […]

One of the most common questions I get is: “What are seed oils?” So first off, here’s a list of the most common seed oils: NOTE: Margarine is also made from seed oils, and to make it worse, they’re hydrogenated (trans-fat). Avoid margarine. This includes Earth Balance and anything labeled “Plant Butter.” Plants don’t make butter. They’re