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A healthy diet is not all about food – it is part of every stage of your life, every hour of the day in which we choose our health and our children's health time and time again. It is us who decide what food to keep at home, what toppings to put in the sandwich or what to serve on the family dinner table.
Food Extras – Using Leftover Food in the Kitchen
Familiar with the concept of reducing food waste? Every year, March 12th marks World Food Waste Action Day
A Study: Mediterranean Diet Health Benefits
Better health metrics were sustained even a year after Mediterranean diet and moderate exercise were discontinued
Europe Wants a Healthier Future: The Food and Nutrition Action Plan
Europe wants a healthier future: A new UN Action Plan works toward healthier nutrition
Healthy Nutrition: Your Way to Strengthen Your Immune System
The coronavirus vaccines are already here, and still our nutrition plays a crucial role in strengthening our body and our immune system and in protecting us from chronic and infectious diseases
EfshariBari for Me: Noga, Jenny and Ma’ayan
Each one of us experiences such moments of bliss upon finding healthier options or preparing diverse family meals. What is EfshariBari for you? And now: What does it mean for Noga, Jenny and Ma’ayan
EfshariBari for Me: Dana, Liron and Osnat
Each of us have moments of feeling good after discovering healthier options or preparing a varied family meal. What is EfshariBari for you? This time we hear from Dana, Liron and Osnat
Winter Nutrition
What happens to our body during the winter? Why are we so hungry? Why do we have an increasing appetite for carbohydrates? Is there any healthy “comfort” food?
Healthy Nutrition According to the Weekly Torah Portions and the Holidays
The connection between the recommendations for healthy nutrition and the Torah values and the guidance of the Torah sages is presented through a collection of materials and an illustrated book.
Shavuot – First Fruits in All the Colors of the Rainbow
For many people, Shavuot is associated with dairy foods – but is it? What are the different first fruits, and what is their connection to healthy nutrition and the Nutritional Rainbow?
The Nutritional Rainbow Diet for Healthy Nutrition
Eating Efsharibari according to the Ministry of Health's national nutritional recommendations
New Government Dietary Guidelines
Eat natural, colorful food, with familiar, favorite flavors and smells – and mainly eat healthier food. Everything you need to know about the Ministry of Health’s dietary guidelines and their health
Get Creative with the Nutritional Rainbow
Ways to implement the new nutritional rainbow for various target audiences and in various community settings
Hanukkah in the Colors of the Rainbow
A healthy Hanukkah vacation in the spirit of the new nutritional rainbow
Efsharibari is All About Family Meals
One family meal a day can reduce the risk of obesity in adolescents
Even When Not Getting Out of Home - It is Possible to Eat Healthy
Even if we are at home because of fear of coronavirus infection, it is possible to keep us well with a healthy and effective diet.
Alcohol Is Not All!
Although drinking alcohol is widely perceived as a social act, its effect might be depressive and may result in many negative consequences.
Sugar is the Main Cause of Dental Caries and Unnecessary Suffering
How does sugar in food and beverages harm our teeth? Half of the preschool children In Israel have dental caries. Maintain oral hygiene and drink water – smile Efsharibari.
Switching to Drinking Water
It is not easy to change habits. In this article we answer frequently asked questions to help you or your child make the change.
Diet Drinks: Substitute for Sugar, Not for Health
If you think sugar substitutes are a good alternative to sugar, think again. In the next article you will learn about the health and environmental damage they cause us.
The End of the "Uncomfortable" Era
Hosts stop feeling uncomfortable and start serving water: the Ministry of Health and Efsharibari campaign review the habits and norms of drinking sweetened beverages
Tap Water – Clearly Healthy
Drinking tap water in Israel is safe. How it reaches our tap, why it is recommended and more information about the most important consumer product in Israel.
The Harsh Cost of Soft Drinks
The numbers and data that you should be familiar with regarding the ingredients and adverse effects of sugar-sweetened beverages
USA: A Tax on Sugar-sweetened Beverages Reduced Consumption
Berkeley, California became the first state to tax sugar-sweetened beverages, resulting in a 21% decrease in consumption
Consuming Sugar-Sweetened Beverages is Associated With Cell Aging
A survey: Excessive consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with an accelerated aging process as manifested by certain chromosomal sequences
Support in Israel for Reducing the Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
A special survey for EfshariBari conducted by Tel Aviv University showed that Israelis supported reducing the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages
Legumes – What They Are and Why You Should Consume Them Daily
Legumes are nutritious, satisfying, inexpensive and good for the environment
Bread and Whole Grains
What are whole grains? Why should they be part of your diet and how will you know which bakery goods are (really) made of whole grains?
Dried Fruit
What do you think about dried fruit? Are they healthy or harmful for the body? What and how much should really be eaten? Is fruit naturally sweet or is sugar, and possibly food coloring, added to it?
Why Fruit and Vegetables Should Be Part of Our Daily Diet?
Why is it important and particularly beneficial to include fruit and vegetables in our daily diet and how can we persuade children to like vegetables?
Switching to Consumption of Healthier Oils
What is the difference between the various types of fat in our food, why should healthier fat intake be part of a healthy diet, and which ones are indeed more beneficial?
Less Sodium – Better Health
What is sodium, why is it concealed in so many foods (sweet ones too!) and why shouldn’t we consume too much of it?
Less Sodium for Children – It’s Efsharibari
How can you reduce your children’s sodium intake and why is it important to start at a young age?
Green Signage in the Market to Raise Green Signage Awareness in Markets as Well
Mahane Yehuda is the first market in Israel to place green symbols in hundreds of businesses and stores
The Green Symbol
It is green and round and here to help us all make healthier choices: What foods and products will have the green symbol and what are the criteria?
The Red Symbols Are Coming to the Shelves
We will soon be able to tell at a glance if the food product has high amounts of sugar, fat and sodium that exceed the threshold set by the Ministry of Health.
Labeling Bulk Foods with the Green Symbol – For Supermarket Owners
The Ministry of Health's recommendations for labeling bulk foods with the green symbol serves as an opportunity for a unique and health-conscious customer service.
Read, Compare and Choose Healthier: Ingredient List and Nutritional Labeling
How the ingredient list and nutrition labels can help us better understand what goes into the shopping cart – and choose healthier
Efsharibari’s Bread Symbol – Make a Healthy Choice!
The shelves in retail chains are filled with many kinds of dark breads with names that give the impression of a healthy product, but not all are made of whole grain flour.
Food Deliveries for Families Evacuated from Their Homes
Would you like to donate? Have you decided to cook for families evacuated from their homes? It feels good for both the giver and the receiver.
Healthy Food Packages for Soldiers
We at EfshariBari suggest that you select foods that will both benefit the soldiers' health and delight them.
Processed Foods - Cast Aside, Fresh Equals Efsharibari!
What are the definitions of processed and ultra-processed foods, why do we tend to consume too much of them, and what can be done so that even in your family you can cast the processed food aside?
#EfshariBari_Upgrade
Fresh, easy and quick to prepare foods for the family instead of ultra-processed foods.
FAQs About a Healthy Change in Your Home Kitchen
Change is never simple and it raises many questions. We have gathered all the questions and answers you need to know to help you choose EfshariBari and cast processed foods aside.
Fresh is EfshariBari: The Recipes
Quick and easy recipes: Simple cooking for the entire family. Every recipe has common ingredients combined with products children don’t usually try
Fresh is EfshariBari: Shopping List
Everything you need to remember to have in your shopping list – for quick preparation of healthy and scrumptious meals
Buy Healthier and Cheaper? It's Efsharibari
If you take into account all aspects and consequences, it turns out that buying healthy food isn't only more expensive – it is even more economical
Nutritional Security: the Significant Role of Nutrition in Combatting Corona
Not just a mask and alcogel: healthy nutrition also protects against complications of the coronavirus, and so accessibility to healthy foods for all of us is especially important now
Colorful, festive, healthy stuffed peppers
A tasty and fancy main course and mainly: without meat. Peppers in a variety of colors or other vegetables we love: tomatoes, zucchinis, onions, or eggplants.
Patent Pasta
A hot, tasty, colorful and fast Mediterranean dish: with cherry tomatoes, legumes and whole wheat pasta.
A Whole Meal in a Jar
A Mediterranean meal mixed in a jar, colorful, tasty, quick and most importantly – fun to prepare with the kids!
Mediterranean Tortilla
Colorful vegetables, a variety of legumes and wholegrains – all rolled together up to one tasty, quick and simple meal.
Garden Vegetable Pasta
An abundance of vegetables and herbs: zucchini, leeks, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower and spinach with sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, fresh herbs and grilled Tzfat cheese
Mediterranean Roast Vegetables With Low Fat Goat Cheese
A salad that is also a meal: Vegetable antipasti with herbs, juicy chickpeas, olive oil, pickled lemon, basil harissa, pomegranate and goat’s cheese.
Chicken and Pepper Shawarma With Freekeh (Durum Wheat) and Cabbage Salad With Mint
Strips of chicken breast fried in a hot pan with onions and colorful peppers, with smoked freekeh stew and white cabbage salad with mint
Sugar-Free Vegan Mayonnaise
Have you ever checked the list of ingredients in your mayonnaise? Did you notice the sugar in there? Below is a recipe for a delicious, easy-to-make, soy milk-based homemade mayonnaise.
Real Fruit Popsicles
No added sugar or flavor extracts, with lots of real fruit: a sweet and healthy recipe for home-made popsicles.
Cucumber Roll
As a starter, snack or just “on the road”, with quality calcium from the cheese and a variety of vitamins from the colorful vegetables.
One Bite Tortilla Skewers
Mexican-inspired snack. Tortillas are a good source of fiber and calcium; avocado is an excellent source of good fats, especially monounsaturated fats which help reducing blood cholesterol.
Energy Balls
Who needs processed sweets? Here is a sweet and healthy recipe that can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for hectic times
Fruit and Vegetable Snacks
Cast aside the salty and sweet snacks. They contain especially high quantities of sodium (salt), fats and sugar, alongside flavor and smell enhancers, various additives to prolong their shelf life.
Orange Lentil "Hummus"
Legumes are an excellent source of quality protein and could be prepared in many cooking methods, some of them very surprising
Baked Apple Chips
Easy to make, just two ingredients, the oven on low temperature, together with a few apples - work some magic in the kitchen with baked apple "chips" to replace any candy or ultra-processed snack.
Spelt Flour Crackers
Looking for something crispy that goes well with healthy spreads or beside vegetables, as an easy dish or at the park? Here is a simple recipe for crackers that will get the job done.
Quick Cocoa and Date Balls
When you want something sweet - but also healthy, these cocoa and date balls, with raw tahini and almond butter, are a quick and pleasing solution
Enriched Homemade Granola
No odd-sounding additives, much less fat and sugar, more ingredients rich in minerals and vitamins - this homemade granola is fun to make and eat by ourselves or send to someone we want to cheer
Yogurt and Fruit Popsicle
Popsicles are a nutritional and low-calorie dish. They contain yogurt, which is a source of protein, calcium and vitamin A.
Kiwi-Watermelon Popsicle
A popsicle is a cool dish, rich with vitamins (mainly vitamins A and C) and contains minerals and dietary fibers.
Melon-Grape-Green Mint Shake
This refreshing fruit shake is rich with carotenoids and potassium and contains vitamin A
Healthy Nutrition as Reinforcement for Children's Spirits During Wartime
The emergency and anxiety affect our children's eating and health. Understanding the difficulties and recommended actions will help parents, teachers and others in the community protect their health.
Nutrition During Wartime
During wartime, eating habits often change; at times, swallowing becomes challenging, and at other times, people continue to eat. We can support those around us in managing these situations.
Breastfeeding in Times of Emergency and Stress
Read about the special benefits of breastfeeding during extreme situations and stress, about how to support nursing mothers, and about the special circumstances for nourishing babies.
Breastfeeding Week 2023: EfshariBari to Breastfeed - a Smart Investment
How does breastfeeding improve the health of mothers and babies while saving money and protecting the environment? New data was published before Breastfeeding Week 2023.
Healthy Diet During Pregnancy
During pregnancy the body changes and the diet needs to change with it. Which foods are recommended during this time and which foods should be avoided?
A Healthy Diet for the First 1,000 Days of a Child’s Life
From the beginning of pregnancy until age 2 – the first 1,000 day of a child’s life are critical to the development of the embryo
Breastfeeding Week 2022: Efsharibari to Breastfeed – Breast Milk from the First Drop
This time breastfeeding week focuses the beginning of breastfeeding. What you should know even before the baby is born, what measures you should take, and who can help.
Breastfeeding Week 2021 is Held Under the Title "It is Efsharibari to Breastfeed – with You at All Times"
This year too we celebrate International Breastfeeding Week in Israel and around the world. We saw fit to zoom in on breastfeeding during emergency and stressful situations.
EfshariBari Breastfeeding – a Healthy Start in Life
Important information for deciding whether to breastfeed: health, developmental and cognitive benefits of breastfeeding and their impact later on in life
Children Eat Healthily: At Home, Preschool and School
Healthy Diet Education: In preschool and school, children not only learn writing, reading and social skills, but also establish dietary concepts and habits for life
Growing Up Healthy: Healthy Diet During Adolescence
Healthy nutrition and physical exercise are not only vital for the healthy development of the adolescent mind and body, but they also provide tools for a healthier lifestyle.
Eating Healthy in the Golden Years
As you grow older, the priority of a healthy, balanced diet becomes higher for keeping independent in your daily activities, reducing the risk of chronic diseases
EfshariBari Breastfeeding, Family-Friendly Breastfeeding
The International Breastfeeding Week will take place again in Israel and around the world this year, and this time the emphasis is on the environment of new mothers.
Healthier Hanukkah Even during the Coronavirus Outbreak: anywhere, anytime, It's Efsharibari
Healthier Hanukkah during the Coronavirus Outbreak
'Efsharibari' Breastfeeding: Gaining Strength
This year, Breastfeeding Promotion Week 2020 is focused on the importance of breastfeeding to the strength and resilience of babies and mothers alike.
Public Appeal 10746 for Supporting Local Councils as Part of the Efsharibari in the City Initiative 2019
The Ministry of Health issues public appeal 10746 to encourage local councils to establish or expand plans that promote an active and healthy through the "Efsharibari in the City" initiatiative.
Nutritional Rainbow Diet
Goodbye and thank you, food pyramid, Israel is moving forward. After extensive development efforts, the Nutrition Department in the Ministry of Health presents Israel's new nutritional guidelines.
Efsharibari at Home: Healthy Nutrition for Older Adults
Tal Frieling, a nutritionist from the Ministry of Health, explains what you should pay attention to when ordering groceries and how you can eat with friends and family - even from a distance.
Efsharibari at Home: Eating Healthy with the Whole Family
Even when in isolation or during lockdown: Nutritionist Michal Segal with suggestions for a family meal that you can make with all members of the family.
This Passover, We Eat Healthier (1st and 2nd grades)
1st grade: Enrichment - Health - Why is this Passover different from all others? We eat healthier Teacher: Shiri Dotan Shmulevich
Nutrition and Nutritional Labelling (1st and 2nd Grades)
1st grade: Science - Nutrition and nutritional labelling Teacher: Hadas Sharir
This Passover, We Eat Healthier (3rd through 6th grades)
3rd grade: Enrichment - Health - Why is this Passover different from all others? We eat healthier (3rd through 6th grades) Teacher: Shiri Dotan Shmulevich
Healthy and Informed Nutrition (3rd to 6th Grades)
3rd grade: Health - Healthy and informed nutrition Teacher: Hadas Sharir
Efsharibari at Home: Eating Healthy in Old Age
What nutritional priniciples are especially important in old age? What nutrients should you include in a balanced diet? Tal Frieling, a nutritionist in the Minisitry of Health, explains it all.
Efsharibari Birthday
Change is already here: More and more parents and preschool staff have switched to healthier birthday parties. Efsharibari study by Tel Aviv University shows 74% of parents want healthier birthdays.
The Haifa Health-Promoting Workplaces Club
"Efsharibari on the Scene" the Haifa Health-Promoting Workplaces Club convened at the Egged Administration Offices in Haifa.
Efsharibari on the Scene, Sarah Holtzman, Haifa
"Efsharibari on the Scene" with Sara Holtzman, Haifa City Hall administration, a member of the Haifa Health-Promoting Workplaces Club.
Efsharibari on the Scene, Bracha Sela, Haifa
"Efsharibari on the Scene" with Bracha Sela, Haifa City Hall Secretary, a member of the Haifa Health-Promoting Workplaces Club.
Efsharibari on the Scene, Galit Rand, Haifa City Hall
"Efsharibari on the Scene" with Galit Rand from Haifa City Hall, and a member of the Haifa Health-Promoting Workplaces Club.
Efsharibari on the Scene, Hava Goldenberg, Carmel Medical Center
"Efsharibari on the Scene" with Hava Goldenberg from the Carmel Medical Center, a member of the Haifa Health-Promoting Workplaces Club.
Efsharibari on the Scene, Roni Perry Nadav, "Freedom of Movement" Studio Owner
"Efsharibari on the Scene" with Roni Perry Nadav, "Freedom of Movement" Studio Owner, and a member of the Haifa Health-Promoting Workplaces Club.
Efsharibari on the Scene, Kobi Manor, Discount
"Efsharibari on the Scene" with Kobi Manor who is a member of the Haifa Health-Promoting Workplaces Club.
"Efsharibari on the Scene", Ariel Azogi, Discount
"Efsharibari on the Scene" with Ariel Azogi who is a member of the Haifa Health-Promoting Workplaces Club.
Efsharibari Birthday: The Study Behind the Idea
Social marketing study by the Communications Department at Tel Aviv University. Study's goal: Bring about a healthy change in preschools.
Efsharibari is health-promoting schools
Program's goal: Promoting healthy behaviors and habits at schools.
Efsharibari is health-promoting pre-schools
Program includes: cleaning habits, active daily routine, and healthy and varied nutrition.
Efsharibari Bday Party - the Research Behind the Idea
The Department of Communication, Tel Aviv University
We Do Not Take Home Sugar-Sweetened Drinks
74% of Israelis already agree: we can do without sugar-sweetened drinks at home.
Efsharibari Around the World: Muhammad Khatib
Efsharibari around the World: Change4life, Muhammad Khatib.
19th National Education and Health Promotion: Efsharibari Conference, 2017
Conference proceedings, lectures and inspirational contents from Israel and abroad.
Efsharibari 2017: What's Going On and Where Are We Headed, Liri Findling Andy
Liri Findling Andy, Director of the National Program for Active and Healthy Lifestyle, Efsharibari, with everything that's going on right now, followup plans and the Efsharibari vision for the future.
EfshariBari 2017: Challenge and Global Vision, Professor Grotto
Prof. Grotto, Ministry of Health Deputy Director General, with new data from the 19th Education and Health Promotion Conference (Efsharibari), Israel 2017.
Efsharibari 2017: The Challenge of the Spokesperson's Office and Advertisement, Einav Shomron
The spokesperson's challenges and conveying nutritional messages to the media: successes, risks, future challenges.
Efsharibari 2017: Challenges in Changing Food Environment, Professor Endevelt
Prof. Ronit Endevelt, Director of the Nutrition Division, Ministry of Health.
Efsharibari Conference: How to Facilitate Healthy Choices in Amsterdam
19th Education and Health Promotion Conference (Efsharibari), 2017 - From Inspiration to Implementation.
Efsharibari Conference: Healthy Weight Program Amsterdam
19th Education and Health Promotion Conference (Efsharibari), 2017 - From Inspiration to Implementation.
"Efsharibari Cooking" Kit: You Can Do It Too!
Chef Itai Farkas explains the concept of "Efsharibari Cooking".
Efsharibari Cooking - Tasty, Colorful and Mediterranean
"Efsharibari Cooking"'- a recreational Mediterranean cooking activity for all ages you could do together with anybody: family members, classmates, colleagues at an organization, even the whole school.
Cooking Efsharibari with Irit Livne from the Ministry of Education
Irit Livne, supervisor of the "Efsharibari Cooking" initative in the Ministry of Education, in association with the Ministry of Health and the National Program for Active and Healthy Lifestyle.
The Food Labeling Reform is Under Way!
The food labeling reform of Efsharibari is under way, and it is now easier to choose healthy.
The Food Labeling Reform of Efsharibari
Red labels for foods high in sugar, sodium or saturated fat, and green labels for foods you should consume as part of a healthy diet.
Real Fruit Popsicles
No added sugar or flavor extracts, with lots of real fruit: a sweet and healthy recipe for home-made popsicles
Kiwi-Watermelon Popsicle
A popsicle is a cool dish, rich with vitamins (mainly vitamins A and C) and contains minerals and dietary fibers
The Nutritional Rainbow Diet
Eat healthy according to the dietary guidelines of the Ministry of Health - video in Arabic
Efsharibari Mishloach Manot
How to prepare a creative, healthier and fun mishloach manot with the children
Cooking Efsharibari in Baqa al-Gharbiyye
Fun cooking according to the Mediterranean diet guidelines - as a family, in class or with the whole school
Salts Are Taking Over
The sailors of Efsharibari teach us about the problems caused by excessive salt consumption
Cutting Back on Salt - Choosing Healthy
What sodium is, where it hides and why we shouldn't consume too much of it
Efsharibari in Hura
The women of Hura take matters into their own hands and promote healthy nutrition and physical activity for the future of their children
Efsharibari in Umm al-Fahm
The women of Umm al-Fahm make a difference: meet Umm al-Fahm in the Eyes of Its Women. Volunteers learn about healthy nutrition and an active lifestyle.
