Newspaper Article

EASY FAST

Stern, Lisë

2012

Overview

Bonnie Taub-Dix, R.D., author of \"Read It Before You Eat It\" and co-author of \"Kosher By Design Lightens Up,\" believes, \"We're supposed to feel the discomfort of our ancestors, of those that suffered back in the day. And also that there are plenty of people that go hungry today.\" Good protein sources include things like lean meat, poultry, fish, beans - and servings are smaller than you might think. \"Three or four ounces is adequate protein,\" says Taub-Dix. \"It looks like a deck of cards.\" For carbohydrates, she says, \"You want carbs that are going to last in your system the longest - whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, quinoa. When you have a carb that is whole grain and has fiber, it takes longer to break down, sustains you longer, as opposed to something that's just white.\" \"If there's a medical condition, eating is a must,\" asserts Rabbi [Sander Mussman]. \"Life is the most important thing.\" This also applies to pregnant women and those who must eat food at regular times to maintain health, or to those who take medications that need to be consumed with food. \"They must do what is healthful for them, but at the same time be aware, reflect and go on from there.\"

• Publisher: Jewish News of Greater Phoenix
• Subject: Fasting / Food / Guidelines / Health behavior / Yom Kippur