Kosher & healthy food...
for your natural Jewish family


From a whole-foods Shabbat meal, to recipes for easy, healthy food that kids will eat and the whole family can enjoy, Natural Jewish Parenting has it covered. Look in this section for feature articles about food, nutrition news briefs, and recipes -- many submitted by NJP readers.

The "Kosher & Healthy" section of every issue of Natural Jewish Parenting is all about finding harmony between keeping kosher, enjoying the many food-related customs that go along with Jewish family life, and maintaining health and well-being through eating wholesome, natural foods as much as possible.

The good news is that there are an increasing number of kosher and natural -- even organic -- foods available. There is an increased awareness of healthy eating in the Jewish community. There are even kosher supervision agencies devoted entirely to certifying natural and organic products. The flip side is that, all too often, conventional kosher products are still laden with ingredients that are not healthful. We have a long way to go, but things are moving in the right direction.

Of course, every family has its own standards, needs, and preferences. But I think it's safe to say that all parents would agree that giving children healthy food and teaching healthy eating habits ranks high on the list of parenting responsibilities.

To help families make informed choices, NJP brings you up-to-date information on what's happening in the world of natural kosher foods. We give you healthy alternatives to the usual holiday and Shabbat fare, as well as fast and easy recipes for everyday life with children. Kids can learn that healthy food tastes great and makes them feel good. Eating family meals together should be a pleasure for our bodies and our souls. When Jewish life is filled with good food and good health -- that's a recipe for a joyful family, and that's exactly how it should be.



The links below will take you to articles about kosher and healthy food from the pages of Natural Jewish Parenting magazine. Some articles are reprinted in full; others are excerpts. (If an article title is plain text and does not link to another page, then it is currently available only in print copies of NJP. Back issues are available at the NJP Shop. Click here to order back issues. NJP Shop will open in a new window.)

Over time, I will be making more articles and recipes available online. New articles will be added here after each new issue is published, and exclusive web-only content will also be added.

Articles are coming soon!