Old Has Become New
What is old has become new in the big fad of recent days! The “Mediterranean Diet,” has been around for thousands of years with a group of people who are identified in both the Talmud and the Bible. For simplicity’s sake I will call them “Hebers.”
These Hebers (before they were Hebers) had lived in the same location for many generations, when a patriarch named Abraham believed he was told to pick up his considerable household and move. So, he did. And his following generations followed suit, time and again, living in the middle of opposing cultures for centuries.
In this ongoing adventure it became evident to the surrounding nations that this people’s resources, habits and ways were not theirs. In fact the Egyptians, among whom they lived for some time were so to speak, “grossed-out” by this group of people who ate garlic, onions and beans! This is because the Egyptians were not only clean-shaven but considered themselves properly manicured when they were waxed, shaved and oiled from head to toe while the Hebers abounded in thick, beautiful hair!
And the Hebers’ vocations included sheep herding…an abomination in itself to the immaculate Egyptians! However saying that doesn’t mean the Hebers were unclean. To the contrary. They had stringent cleansing laws.
In spite of these gaping differences, the Hebers excelled in health, strength and vitality, seeming to always become a threat wherever they settled. Their reproductive rate, extreme resilience, vitality, health and their adherence to their personal health awareness protocols created a trademark where ever they went. As I am unfamiliar with the Talmud, I can only recite a a memorable Bible story as to how their diets played a part in winning their political agendas, where ever they may have been at that time.
Apparently not all their food laws were applied universally among their populations. Some of them were not to touch strong wine, which may be as simple as them having inherited a tendency to hemochromatosis. As a whole though, due to current cleanliness issues possibly – no one should eat pork, probably due to trichinosis. And in the time of Daniel and his cohorts when it was common for the upper-class to eat all manner of meats, served in rich sweet sauces, the Hebers were not to eat the mice, dog, cats, monkeys etc. which were often served on royal tables. Instead, they ate “pulse” or a variety of legumes or beans. Upon their bi-weekly assessment, they were judged to appear to be much stronger, more intelligent, more “kingly” and more attractive than the others of the same status who had indulged. Thus, they began their term as rulers appointed by those who had been so impressed, and were in power at that time.
So, the Mediterranean Diet began its notoriety in the sixth century B.C! The power of their diet high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans (pulse), nuts, seeds, lean lamb, beef and fish as well as freshly pressed olive oil was evident in the lives of that group of people, long gone today, called the Hebers. And it is making itself evident now in many who are increasingly more conscious of their own well being just as were the Hebers of long ago!
Thanks a lot for such an amazing review about Old Has Become New and the explanation is given.
The only died I tried was Cambridge diet but this Mediterranean Diet is the first time when I hear bout it. I want to participate in a fitness competition and I need to lose weight very fast. I would like to try it. Are there any side effects of this diet?. After the competition, I will try to take some supplements like vitamins for my recovery. Do you recommend something for me?
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Best of luck in your fitness competition! The Mediterranean Diet is actually a way of life where you eat plenty of raw and cooked vegetables, avoiding potatoes but including lots of cold-pressed olive oil, sea salt and spices. It is not going to help you lose weight quickly, but in the long run it will. If you Google it you can find more information.
You might try a fast for 2 days a week or a lemon tugcleanse. For that you squeeze the juice from lemons into a quart jar, add 1/4 cup maple syrup and water to the top. Shake it and add as much cayenne pepper as you’re comfortable with. Shake and when you are hungry, sip it, being sure to finish the quart in a day. Always check with your doctor before starting a diet.
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I found this post to be very informative and an interesting read. Who knew that the Hebers were practicing the Mediterranean diet before the Mediterranean did. It would explain how different the Egyptians and the Hebers were, but as we know that they had to leave Egypt in search of the promise land. You wonder how they survived on manna when they were in the wilderness. I personally think that the Mediterranean diet is very healthy, as it is a balanced diet with all the necessary nutrients are in the right balance.
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This is a very interesting article. The relationship between the mediterranean diet and that part of Judaic history was something I did not know. There are so many diet plans on the market today, its hard to know which is really helpful for long term health as well as weight loss. One rooted in history seems to be a good bet. Your article is likely going to be the deciding factor in which diet I will continue to work with. Thanks,
Modern diet is ruled by the requirements of our accelerated lifestyle. We’re also to exposed to pollution and all types of genetically modified vegetables and animals. Animal cruelty is another concern, as some cultures understand that the suffering of the animals affects quality of the meat they produces.
Daniel’s example is one I use a lot (just the way you’ve done that in your post). Ancient knowledge about what’s good or bad for us get confirmed and reconfirmed over and over as time passes. Some studies have demonstrated that our digestive system is not intended to process any types of meat.
I’m not a vegan myself, how would I recommend some one else’s to become one?
I personally look for getting thing in balance. Through my week, I have 3 vegan days and 1 devoted to seafood. Since the moment I started doing so, I’ve experienced great improvement in general endurance and performance in all aspects of my life.
Thanks for a great reminder post of the value of tradition (the greatest one, the one that belongs to the humanity in full).
Thank you. I failed to clarify that some meats, fish and so on are included in the Mediterranean diet also, so it seems to me that you are right on track!
Lots of information, thank you, I have read the story of the Isrealities – Hebers – living within the Egyptians but I never saw it from this perspective. They lived on vegetables, fruits, olive oil and abstained from the meats of monkeys, dogs but they still grew stronger, much more intelligent like you highlighted. It was not just in the time of Daniel but also when they stay in Egypt, definitely something must be unique about this diet
This is simply fascinating. I have known the biblical account of the adventures of the “hebers” since my teenage days but if I’m being honest, I never quite saw it from this perspective. It is evident that these group indeed, excelled for some strange reason and this article clearly shows that their diet played a major role. The story of Daniel is a very worthy example of this. Perhaps, this Mediterranean diet should be more closely observed.
Even my own child knows this. I totally forgot but she is right. Onions and other type of foods like when one is sick and mommy makes soups for colds and flu’s…. Its common because its good for your organs like the lungs and colon. Oh, like Papaya and the digestive system!
Hebers, What an interesting article, So people are shouting from rooftops for nothing claiming they have found a new diet and its a diet that has been around for thousands of years wow!
The Mediterranian diet is very popular, and I actually think its the root of all other healthy diets that people keep claiming they have discovered.
I am familiar with the story of Abraham and also the story of Daniel when he and his friends refused to dine at the king’s table, what I was not aware of, is that the king’s dinner table had things like mice, monkeys and even dogs and cats, wow, no wonder they opted out.
But what is fascinating about the story of Daniel, is the fact that their diet kept them healthy, strong and even more attractive, and as you put it in your article they appeared more like princes than the real princes, maybe its the olive oil, and the vegetables, I heard they are very good for your body as well as your skin.
I have truly enjoyed reading your article.
Thank you!
Hi, This is the first time I’ve heard about the Mediterranean diet. it looks like he would be extremely healthy. It appears that it is missing meat. Maybe that is a healthier thing. It just seems that it might lack protein though. I think I remember hearing about the oldest person in the world, that only ate vegetables. Or maybe it was similar to this.
The Mediterranean diet does include meat, but its emphasis is on fruits and vegetables. Fish, lamb, some beef and so on are included. I will clarify this in my article. Thank you for your help in this.
Wow. A lot of things to learn from the story on diet. This is just amazing. The Mediterranean Diet when taking seriously can indeed help live a healthy and a happy life. This is one thing we need to consider in our everyday life. Eating just not only meat but nutritional things life fish, fruits and vegetables are very important.
This is really a beautiful piece of information on how foods heal you. You’ve really taken the time to do your diligent research before coming up with this. This is truly an enlightenment. Eating healthy and nutritious things like meat, fish, especially fruits and vegetables are very important. But sometimes it could be hard for most of us to keep up with things like this. That’s why we need discipline to inculcate this habit and to stay away from things that may endanger our health.
Hello, I really want to first appreciate your effort in putting this great website together and writing this article. it is intriguing, using the story of daniel as an illustration. the message is pretty clear. old has become new. sometimes i feel the world is going round in circles. it amazes me a lot.