Getting Prepared To Fast On Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement where we reflect on our past decisions. Some of those decisions include the choices we make on a daily basis regarding our own health. This Yom Kippur, cleanse yourself of your previous bad eating habits as well. Start with a clean slate for your healthier lifestyle that will benefit not only you and your health but others around you as well.. I hope the tips I’ve compiled will help you have a safe, easy and enlightening fast.

Alice 

FASTING GUIDELINES:

Before the fast:

Eat regularly throughout the day

Drink extra water throughout the day

Avoid salty foods such as sauerkraut, pickles, soy sauce, eggplant

Avoid spicing your food

You may have one extra serving of protein at dinner and one extra fruit

Good fruits to eat before a fast include watermelon, grapes and pineapple

 

After the fast:

• Drink 2 cups of water
• This is your budget, preferably in this order but you may also switch the order if you wish:
• One complete approved meal
• Up to 3 fruits
• 1 snack
• 1 treat if needed

Remember, you can NOT make up all the calories of one day in a short time span.

Have an easy and meaningful fast!

Alice Harrosh is a Nutrition Counselor and Manager at Nutrition by Tanya, with 12 locations, including one on Main street in Queens! Alice knows that making healthy choices is not always easy, as she has been through the struggle herself. As an optimistic person, Alice’s favorite quote is: “It’s never too late to start eating better. If you have a bad morning, make it a better afternoon.” For more information on Nutrition by Tanya or the TAP (Tanya-approved products) food line, please visit www.nutritionbytanya.com or call 844-Tanya-Diet (844-826-9234). For daily tips and inspiration, you may follow @nutritionbytanya on Instagram.