Breaking The Jewish Code Perry Stone

fruits provided in a Holy Land diet, with numerous health benefits.7 6. Olives The olive has been the staple in Israel from its beginning. The olive, olive oil, olive leaf, and even the olive wood have all been used for food, cooking, medicine, and carving olive wood figurines for millions of tourists. The health benefits of the olive and olive oil include reduced blood pressure. Olives and olive oil also assist in heart health. Among the Arabs and Bedouins in the Middle East it is common to drink a small amount of olive oil each morning. One Arab friend told me, “It’s good for greasing the bones!” It is far healthier to cook in olive oil than it is to use other cooking oils with animal fats.8 7. Honey Forty-six times in the Old Testament we read where the land of Israel is called the land of milk and honey . Some suggest this was a term identifying the economic prosperity Israel would experience after possessing the Promised Land. Milk ordinarily comes from cows or goats, and honey from bees. The diet of John the Baptist included honey (Mark 1:6). Honey has been researched and shown to be effective in treating coughs. It contains antioxidants, which help to protect human cells. Honey is also a natural sweetener and provides energy