Back in New York I was fully in control of what I put into my body.  Whether I needed fuel for a workout or if I just wanted to indulge in something sweet and delicious, I was able to choose my food.  Everything was organic and if I ate anything that was prepared it never had more than 4 ingredients.

I was anticipating much of the same when I moved to Israel.  The country has a reputation for amazingly delectable fruits and veggies.  They’re all seasonal and they’re all locally grown (since the country is the size of New Jersey shipping issues like preservatives are significantly reduced).  My eating habits would continue uninterrupted, so I thought.
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