Author’s name: Interview with Chef Shelly Marks

A short interview with your questions, we collected a group of questions from interested parties and asked the expert. Shelly Marks – ‘live food’ chef and vegan health food.

How does the nutrition in Mitzpe Alumot help me in healing processes? Our body is constantly busy with survival, here we allow the body to do what it knows – to heal itself by rest, proper nutrition and many other activities that support the process.

will i be hungry First of all, yes you may be hungry. In the world of abundance we have gotten used to having food available and we are not used to the feelings of hunger. At the farm we serve enough food for the body in terms of caloric value and in addition to the caloric value the food is rich in high nutritional values. Change may be accompanied by slight difficulty. But it is important to remember two things: 1. First of all, there will always be someone who will respond to hunger – whether it is a response through nutrition or a response through support. 2. And secondly, when we overcome a difficulty, the addiction of the feeling of success empowers us. Just like a muscle develops in the face of effort and develops in the face of difficulty, so do we. In order to develop we need to take a step that will be challenging.

What do you eat on the farm? Our diet is based on the purity of Raw food, living and vegan food. which includes vegetables, fruits, sprouts, seeds, legumes, nuts, dried foods of all kinds, fermented foods, nut milks and more. Can you give us an example of a meal? Yes, on Sunday evenings we serve our guests an incredibly delicious lasagna. The lasagna is made from zucchini in layers of tomato sauce, pesto, and almond cheese. Served with a fresh leafy salad. In addition to the served dish, there is a rich, inviting and open salad bar.

Should I drink juices? In our weekly plan we combine juices to strengthen the cleaning process. Juices are our multivitamin. In the western lifestyle, we are exposed to environmental toxins, industrialized food, pressures that cause the accumulation of toxins, the diet on the farm helps a cleansing process. There is no doubt that juice fasting is faster and more effective than other methods. But if this is also the diet offered to the general public, it allows for an efficient and high-quality cleaning process.

Do I pack? Most likely yes and maybe not. The caloric value in the workshop is very low and this is in order for me to undergo a cleansing and recovery process. Part of the process is accompanied by lowering accumulations of fats. In addition, the amount of fiber in the diet is large, so often the byproduct is weight loss. It is important to remember that weight loss depends on many factors but most guests do experience weight loss. Our goal is to bring the body back into balance, and enjoy optimal health..

I’m coming for a weekend, how much can I really absorb in 3 days? We all already know that there are no magic solutions and diets don’t work. The hardest part is getting started. I always say if I jump into the water I will already know how to swim. If I avoid this my whole life I won’t even know what I’m missing. The experience is powerful, it is tangible and it changes the world. 3 days can change a whole life.