Peanut allergy is far less common in Israel than in countries such as the UK. Is it because of early exposure to Bamba peanut snacks? Here’s the medical facts as of today. Allergies are becoming increasingly common, particularly in the Western world, where rates of peanut allergy in the US,… read more →
If you have either a sesame or peanut allergy and you live in or travel in Israel, life can be tricky. Consumption of these products is very high, and a lot of the time they can be found in some not-so-obvious places. Another difficulty is that, though not unique to… read more →
So…you plan on fasting. Everyone knows that fasting is not the most comfortable of experiences, it isn’t supposed to be. There are a few things you can do, however, to make the experience marginally less trying. Reduce caffeine I know many people with a solid coffee habit who start to… read more →
Most healthy adults could survive weeks without food – not so much without water. Here’s some medical facts and background about fasting, the effect on your body, what to expect and what to avoid. Food provides most of us with pleasure, and the act of eating is a very sociable… read more →
