This chocolate zucchini cake is dairy and oil free. The inclusion of grated zucchini gives a tender and moist texture to the sponge, which prevents it from drying out during baking and storage. It is the perfect addition to an afternoon cup of coffee or tea. This Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe is taken from Feeding Women of the Bible, Feeding Ourselves, a community cookbook project from Jewish Food Hero.  jump to recipe Honoring our female biblical characters Feeding Women of the Bible, Feeding Ourselves is a community cookbook creation from Jewish Food Hero and is the co-creation of 40 ..read more

Today I am sharing an interview with Organization Expert Rebekah Saltzman, including her Weight Loss Surgery To-Do List for anyone considering taking this path.  This is the second Jewish Food Hero interview on this subject.  We often assume that the only explanation for obesity is that someone is either eating too much, or moving too little – or both. New research in obesity science is finding that obesity is not simply a result of personal food choices but rather a hormonal or constitutional disorder. As investigative science and health journalist Gary Taubes writes: “Obesity ..read more

Yehudit’s Cabbage Roulette Recipe is a simple, quick to make dish of softly sauteed shredded vegetables wrapped in crisp, crunchy phyllo pastry. Community Recipes is a recurring feature where we share your recipes on the Jewish Food Hero blog. If you want to share a recipe in this series, pitch us your idea here. This series is all about sharing  Kosher recipes. We are creating a positive community around food and sharing. jump to recipe Tell us about yourself, Yehudit Mazur I am a Jewish learner and teacher. I love cooking and baking, love my kids, love Israel, love Jewish people, love h ..read more

Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon (Rambam, also known as Maimonides), the great intellectual and spiritual figure of post-Talmudic Judaism, documented clear instructions for healthy eating, digestion and exercise. Let’s reflect on Maimonides’ Health Dos and Don’ts and see how they relate to our choices and habits today. Warning against extremes; advocating for rest and routine In Mishneh Torah, Human Dispositions composed during the Middle-Age (c.1176 – c.1178 CE) in Egypt he wrote about the dangers of extreme behaviors and overeating, and the importance of healthy bowel movements and naps. This bo ..read more

90 year old Lloyd Masel is back with another guest post for Jewish Food Hero. This time, Lloyd shares how moving from Australia to Israel impacted his diet and led him to eating less meat. I’m fascinated by the choices we make around food and how they change through different seasons and situations in our lives. You can read about my own transition from eating a strictly vegan diet to focusing on a macros approach to eating everything Kosher here.  Now, let’s hand over to Lloyd! From Australia to Israel  Many people are eating less meat these days out of concerns for the environment ..read more

This golden potato and celery soup is vibrant, silky, and made with everyday ingredients: potato, celery, onions and garlic. Aromatic turmeric adds a bitter, orangey-ginger flavor and gives the dish its golden color.  This recipe is plant-based, oil-free and kosher pareve.  jump to recipe Beyond Chopped Liver: plant-based makeovers of Jewish favorites  This Golden Potato and Celery Soup Recipe is from the  “Beyond Chopped Liver” cookbook by Jewish Food Hero.  Jewish food’s “greatest hits” receive a makeover in Beyond Chopped Liver: 59 Jewish Recipes Get a Vegan Healt ..read more

Maya’s Healthy Twix Bars are a protein-filled remake, full of coconut, almond flour and peanut butter. The shortbread-style base is smothered with healthy caramel sauce and topped with sea salted chocolate. Think of a millionaire’s shortbread recipe that leaves you feeling satisfied.  Community Recipes is a recurring feature where we share your recipes on the Jewish Food Hero blog. If you want to share a recipe in this series, pitch us your idea here. This series is all about sharing  Kosher recipes. We are creating a positive community around food and sharing. jump to recipe Tell u ..read more

Today on the blog, Lloyd Masel shares all about Israeli wine and kosher wine production’s rich history. One of Israel’s most respected wine writers, Adam Montefiore, recently wrote: “Many Israelis all seem to agree about something. We made wine for 5000 years and it was pretty awful for most of the time.”  Kosher Wine in the Diaspora For Americans, kosher wine brings up memories of Manachewitz wine: a thick, deep purple syrupy wine with a grape soda taste profile. Growing up in Australia in the 1950’s, I remember drinking imported Kosher wine. Nowadays, Australia has a few kosher winerie ..read more

Sarah’s Artichoke and Pea Orzo Pasta Recipe is an unctuous pasta dish with complex flavors. It is cooked slowly, stirred over medium heat in a similar way to risotto. The result is a warming stew-like pasta dish, with bright green pops from peas and artichoke. Community Recipes is a recurring feature where we share your recipes on the Jewish Food Hero blog. If you want to share a recipe in this series, pitch us your idea here. This series is all about sharing  Kosher recipes. We are creating a positive community around food and sharing. jump to recipe Tell us about yourself, Sarah ..read more

Let’s talk about female constipation an simple ways to fix them. Digestion is a key part of general health and significantly affects how we feel, emotionally and physically, on a daily basis. Women often feel embarrassed discussing this topic but the taboo is not helping anyone! Today I want to talk about some common issues women face, and share some simple ways to fix them.  A personal story about constipation… It was the day after Thanksgiving 2022. I woke up, made coffee and scrolled the online paper. In the health section was “How Can I Soothe My Stomach After Thanksgiving Dinner? A g ..read more