Friday, October 12, 2012

Nourishment for the Soul!

So excited to begin our special educational programming again!Looking forward to learning with you!

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Tu B Shvat at 18k



We had a wonderful turnout to our Sedar. Rebbetzin Chana Bracha Siegelbaum was truly inspiring and very informative.



Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Up Coming Events





18karrots is very excited to offer a Tu B Shvat Seder on Tu B Shvat with Rebbetzin Chana Bracha Siegelbaum of Berot Bat Ayin,(Israel). Also we have a full line up of Lunch 'n learn events every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout Feb, including a special Dance Workshop on Feb 14th with Yocheved Polansky of Cleveland Ohio, who will be in New York as she is participating in the Atara Conference, a conference dedicated to Jewish Women in the Arts

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Some very special evenings for Women coming up at 18k !


Ladies mark your calendars for these wonderful opportunities to learn and be inspired.... and to honor some exceptional women.

Monday Jan 9th: 6:30-8:30pm, 15th Teves at 18k
Remembering Chanie" an evening in loving memory of Chanie Walfish at 18k
Advance reservations only: Call 845 352-9265

Cheder Chabad's Evening of Achdus and Song at 70 Highview Rd with Channale Fellig , Esther Freeman and Monsey's own Kol Isha choir. Promises to be a wonderful exciting event for the Women of the community to just relax and enjoy great music and be together.The MC will be the inspiring and incredible Leah Rubashkin. To book call 718-757-9149

Interactive Tu b Shvat Seder with Rebbetzin Chana Bracha Siegelbaum of Berot Bat Ayin at 18k
Torah Teachings on the Mystical and Medicinal Properties of the Land of Israel.
Feb 7th at 7:30pm.
To reserve your spot: call (845) 402-818k

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Tangerines are packed with Vitamin C to help support the immune system in the cold winter months, but they also prevent obesity!

Tangerines’ Tangible Gifts
Protect Your Health with this Sweet Fruit







Tangerines are sweet, affordable and in season, and now there’s another reason to stock up on this juicy fruit. Researchers from the University of Western Ontario have discovered that a tangerine flavonoid, nobiletin, appears to help prevent obesity and protect against Type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis, the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes.

When the researchers fed mice a “Western” diet high in fats and simple sugars, they became obese, showing all the signs associated with metabolic syndrome: elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, high blood levels of insulin and glucose, and fatty livers. A second group of mice—fed the same
nhealthy diet, but with nobiletin added—experienced no symptoms of metabolic syndrome and gained weight normally. Ingesting nobiletin also prevented the buildup of fat in the liver by stimulating genes that help burn excess body fat, while inhibiting genes
responsible for manufacturing it.

This article appears in the January 2012 issue of Natural Awakenings

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

The guys who are doing all the work backstage...and front stage!!

Kudos to Shragie, Miguel and Josh as well as JJ and Marlowe!
Guys you are doing a great job!!

Holy Eating and Mindfulness Meditation.

Bracha Meshchaninov taught an illuminating and inspiring class in her "Kaballah of Health Series" on "Holy Eating". Part of the class included a mindfulness meditation based on savoring and being totally present to the experience of eating..... not a meal or a whole dish or plate of food....but one raisin!


To hear a recording of this class and others taught in the series, as well as to hear other lectures from the Lunch 'n Learn programs , visit our website and go to the Audio Lectures page at http://www.18karrotskoshercafe.com/health-education.html

Gluten free stuff!

We are very excited to offer some great new gluten free desserts including a yummy diet friendly blueberry kanten, as well as some delicious chocolate and nut clusters

and some rice krispie energy bars!!

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Benefits of "Cultural" Exercise.

The Art of Healthy Living   (excerpted from "Taste for Life" magazine, August 2011)


We all know that physical exercise is good for health, but what about cultural "exercise?"

Recent research has revealed that viewing an art exhibit, watching a play or even reading a poem are highly beneficial for one's health. Norwegian scientists interviewed more than 50,000 adults and analyzed their creative activities, such as exercising or playing an instrument, and their receptive activities, like watching a concert or sporting event. They also measured participants' overall health and satisfaction with their lives.

Culture made a big difference: 84% of those who participated in at least four activities, whether as creators or consumers, said they were in good or very good health. More than 90% said they were satisfied with their lives.

Women tended to benefit more from active engagement in culture. Instead of just listening to a concert, they fared better if they sang in a choir. Men showed improved health with any receptive cultural activity. The study revealed that overall, for both men and women, more involvement in cultural pursuits led to better health, more life satisfaction, and lower levels of anxiety and depression.

Poetry reading, anyone?

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Health Tip of the Week

A Crush on Garlic

Heart-Healthy Advantages to Crushed Garlic

When it comes to protecting heart health, freshly crushed garlic works better than garlic supplements or dried garlic. New research published by the American Chemical Society explains that the heart-healthy effects of raw, crushed garlic result from hydrogen sulfide, a chemical that forms when fresh garlic is cut or smashed; when eaten, the hydrogen sulfide relaxes blood vessels, allowing for better flowing of blood to the heart.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

New look menu and great new salad selection




We are very excited with our new display refrigerator, our new mung bean/ quinoa salad and our  new menu board.... hope you come in and enjoy!