- NEWS & COMMENTARY
Peres lauded in star-studded ceremony
World leaders praised and serenaded Israeli President Shimon Peres in honor of his upcoming 90th birthday.
Hungarian man, 98, charged with World War II crimes, prosecutors say
Hungarian prosecutors on Tuesday charged a 98-year-old man who tops the Nazi-hunting Simon Wiesenthal Center's wanted list with war crimes, saying he had helped to deport Jews to Auschwitz in World War II.
Russia’s Putin torpedoes G8 efforts to oust Assad
Russia's Vladimir Putin derailed Barack Obama's efforts to win backing for the downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad at a G8 summit on Tuesday, warning the West that arms supplied to the rebels could be used for attacks on European…
- HOLLYWOOD
“Curb” star Jeff Garlin spends two days in jail following parking lot confrontation
Actor Jeff Garlin ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") was released from a Van Nuys jail yesterday, at approximately 7:30 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) website. An incident…
Review: ‘Man Of Steel’
Superman/Clark Kent/Kal-El (Henry Cavill) is a guy with...angst...a great deal of angst. He wants to fly around the planet and save people, but thanks to his earth daddy, Jonathon Kent…
Six reasons why Superman is Jesus in ‘Man of Steel’
Last night I attended a press screening of the latest installment of the Superman franchise, “Man of Steel,” directed by Zack Snyder and produced by "Batman" director Christopher Nolan. An…
- LIFE & CULTURE
Archie Comics feature film in the works
Archie comics lovers, rejoice!
Israel’s SodaStream inks deal with KitchenAid
The Israeli company SodaStream agreed to develop a home system for making carbonated drinks for KitchenAid appliances.
Barbra Streisand receives Honorary Doctorate from The Hebrew University
Barbra Streisand, after receiving an honorary doctorate from The Hebrew University, stands in front of the plaque of the Institute of Jewish Studies Building, established in 1984 in honor of…
- BLOGS
Loving Aunt Ruth: Recipes for a Life Well-Lived
Loving Aunt Ruth: Recipes for a Life Well-Lived offers one woman’s ingredients for living a life of caring, authenticity, and love along with great recipes, humor, and Aunt Ruth’s thoughts…
Perfectly Imperfect
A contorted branch determined to arch its back away from its tree grabs a misshapen silhouette seemingly imperfect from the other considerate branches so willing to merge as one symmetrical…
An Old-New Way of Looking at Judaism
After many years as a contributor to the Jewish Journal, I am pleased to join the Journal’s family of bloggers. The Jewish world is multi-faceted, complex and diverse. Our tradition…
- JUDAICA STORE
- INFO
Mobile
Read the JJ
Community/Events
Advertisement
February 22, 2013 | 1:05 pm
Vigor Trigger: Lemons
Posted by Elana Horwich
Follow JewishJournal.com on 
Contrary to popular belief, lemons are actually alkaline, helping to restore your body’s balance to lower levels of acidity. (It is believed in the alternative health world, and now even in much of the western medical world, that disease cannot live in alkaline environments.) But not only! Lemons are replete with other positive benefits for our bodies too. These delicious fruits add so much to many of our recipes. Lemons:
- are the great liver detoxifiers and tonifiers- keep in mind when drinking alcohol or nursing a hangover.
- help to digest fat and protein, thanks to the aforementioned positive effects on the liver. (hence, squeezing lemon on fish and meat makes sense for your palate and your belly.)
- should be your first “go-to” remedy for a cold or flu since they are antimicrobial and, unlike other citrus fruits, are “anti-mucus.”
- alleviate flatulence and indigestion.
- promote weight-loss.
To see more Vigor Triggers, click here.
To take cooking classes with Elana, visit www.mealandaspiel.com
The Jewish Journal believes that great community depends on great conversation. So, jewishjournal.com provides a forum for insightful voices across the political and religious spectrum. Most bloggers are not employees of The Jewish Journal, and their opinions are their own. Our entire blog policy is here. Please alert us to any violations of our policy by clicking here. (editor@jewishjournal.com). If you'd like to join our blogging community, email us. (webmaster@jewishjournal.com).
Summer Peaches Are Here
6.19.13 at 9:00 am | I always figured peaches were a super sugary. . .
Chef Jeff Salad [Recipe]
6.12.13 at 9:00 am | Necessity is the mother of all invention.
Popcorn Cauliflower [Recipe]
6.10.13 at 9:00 am | Let cauliflower take center stage.
Simple Couscous with Quickest Homemade Broth [Recipe]
6.5.13 at 9:00 am | Learn the basics of this classic Middle Eastern. . .
Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Prunes [Recipe]
6.3.13 at 9:00 am | The food of the Middle Eastern Mammas oozes with. . .
Roberto’s Eggplant Parmigiana [Recipe]
5.29.13 at 9:00 am | A baked-not-fried version that's both light and. . .
Chef Jeff Salad [Recipe]
6.12.13 at 9:00 am | Necessity is the mother of all invention. (369)
Popcorn Cauliflower [Recipe]
6.10.13 at 9:00 am | Let cauliflower take center stage. (190)
Gluten-Free and Less-Guilty Mac N’ Cheese (RECIPE)
2.1.13 at 9:00 am | It's the Superbowl, and as a good Jew, I wanna. . . (23)
Gluten-Free and Less-Guilty Mac N’ Cheese (RECIPE)
This recipe for macaroni and cheese looks quite...
Rules for an Al Dente Pasta
Thank you Elana , Finally I learned how to cook...
A healthier Thanksgiving
Love these recipes… can’t wait to try them...
More from JewishJournal.com
COMMENTS
We welcome your feedback.
Privacy Policy
Your information will not be shared or sold without your consent. Get all the details.
Terms of Service
JewishJournal.com has rules for its commenting community.Get all the details.
Publication
JewishJournal.com reserves the right to use your comment in our weekly print publication.
Blog Extras
elana horwich meal and a spiel recipe lemons extra virgin olive oil tomato basil recipes rosemary parsley celery gluten-free mint chicken vigor triggers cilantro healthy living shabbats onion cooking food italy oregano cherry tomatoes garlic olive oil travels parmigiano reggiano kitchen chocolate honey crostini almond red pepper flakes eggs videos tomato sauce pasta greens italian
| |||||||||
| |||||||||
| |||||||||
Site Sections
Newspaper
- Current Edition
- Archive
- Contact Us
- FAQ
- Privacy Policy
- Terms of Service
- Site Map
- Advertise
- Site Credits
Serving a community of 600,000, The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles is the largest Jewish weekly outside New York City. Our award-winning paper reaches over 150,000 educated, involved and affluent readers each week. Subscribe here.
© Copyright 2013 Tribe Media Corp.
All rights reserved. JewishJournal.com is hosted by Nexcess.net. Homepage design by Koret Communications.
Widgets by Mijits. Site construction by Hop Studios.
