MENTAL HEALTH IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS PHYSICAL HEALTH

Do you ever feel depressed, stressed or anxious?  I think everyone does at one time or another. Chocolate and caffeine can cause or increase these feelings, so you should remove these from your diet.  These five steps to mental wellbeing may help.

SLEEP IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU THINK

In general people don't get enough sleep.  In a world that runs around the clock it is difficult to get proper sleep but it is more important than ever.  If you aren't getting enough sleep, your immune system will be lowered, your moods can be negatively affected and your stress levels increased.  If you are like I am and have trouble actually relaxing enough at night to go to sleep try some of these nature sound videos.

ORGANIC FOOD DELIVERY IN JERUSALEM

I came across another website for organic fruit and vegetables delivered to your home, if you live in Jerusalem that is.  The site also has Bodek frozen fruits and vegetables and other packaged organic products.  They deliver inside Jerusalem and if you order more than 125 nis worth, delivery is free.

KASHRUT-HOW TO CHECK GRAINS AND LEGUMES

Here is a great site on how to check grains and legumes for bugs.  It includes pictures.

ECO-ISRAEL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Eco-Israel allows you to explore how ecology, Judaism, and Israel blend together in a working model in a self -sustaining ecological community.

ORGANIC FOOD IS WORTH IT

Organic food is not only free of chemicals but it tastes better.  While it is more expensive, you will probably save in the long run in your health.  Israelis are becoming a lot more health conscious these days so more and more people are buying organic.  The demand will lead to more organic produce being supplied which will lead to lower prices.  If you buy straight from the farm rather than a health store the price will be lower also. I get organic fresh fruits and vegetable delivered from Maggie's garden.

WHAT IS CLEAN EATING

I don't like diets and I don't like fads but I do want to be healthy.  Finally, there is a category/label for eating healthy and balanced.  It is called clean eating.  Makes sense.  What we eat is important, just ask Adam and Chava. Healthiness leads to holiness. For more on clean eating see clean eating for dummies.