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caffeine because it can induce dehydration. She also
advised limiting or avoiding the consumption of
high-sodium foods such as canned goods or pack-
aged items that may lead to an increased sensation
of thirst.

Instead, Shank has a few recommendations of
what to eat the day before: whole-wheat pasta, brown
rice, quinoa, legumes and lean protein sources such
as chicken and fish.

The day before, eat fruits and vegetables that have
higher water content, such as peaches, watermelon,
cucumbers, cauliflower, peppers, spinach, carrots
and peas.

However, she noted, not everyone should fast. As
any list of what to do to prepare for Yom Kippur will
tell you, check with your physician to make sure that
you are able to fast. If you take medications, be care-
ful that you don’t need to take it on a full stomach.

“Many chronic medical conditions, such as high
blood pressure, heart disease or arthritis, do not
usually prevent you from fasting, as long as your
condition is stable,” Dwolatzky noted. “This is usually
the case for pregnant and nursing mothers as well.

Clearly an acute illness accompanied by fever, vomit-
ing or diarrhea will prevent you from fasting. Before
going any further, you should check with your doctor
whether your health allows you to fast.”



Shank does not recommend that children under
12 fast for the holiday. And seniors may have diffi-
culties as well.

“Fasting can be difficult, especially for seniors
who have medical conditions such as diabetes or
hypertension, two conditions that are affected by
a person’s nutritional intake,” she said. “I recom-
mend that individuals with these conditions or
other medical necessities speak with their physi-
cian before participating in the fast.”
To prepare, Shank created a sample day of a pro-
tein-, fiber- and carbohydrate-rich diet to consume
before Yom Kippur:
Breakfast: eggs, whole grain toast with peanut
butter and a serving of fruit, or a bagel with lox and
fruit Snack: Grapes and cheese
Lunch: Chicken, vegetables and quinoa or brown rice
Snack: Hummus with baby carrots, whole-grain
pita chips and a serving of fruit
Dinner: Whole-grain pasta or potatoes served
with fish and a starchy vegetable such as carrots,
peas or corn
Wishing you an easy fast and a meaningful Yom
Kippur! l
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