Nutrition

The mineral meant to strengthen the body: When does the popular supplement do the exact opposite?

Zinc has become one of the most sought-after supplements in Israel, mainly around colds, coughs and transition seasons. But prolonged intake in high doses can create problems.

Zinc supplements. Not for everyday use
A hot pepper

Spicy food is popular in Israel – but it could cost you your health

Cauliflower

All the health reasons to include cauliflower in your menu

Rice cakes with cottage cheese

Dr. Maya Rosman surprises: This is the only way to eat rice cakes


11 health benefits of eating garlic

Recent studies indicate that garlic has diverse health benefits: Strengthening the immune system and protecting against colds, alongside the potential for reducing blood pressure and cholesterol.

Garlic

For the heart, bones, and blood: Foods packed with vitamin K

Here is what you need to know about vitamin K – and where to get it.

Asparagus

How to know you are not eating enough protein

Studies show that signs of a nutritional deficiency, such as protein, are not always clear and can manifest as a feeling of hunger, fatigue, or a decline in physical function over time.

How to know you are not eating enough protein

Chocolate spread – the truth behind the calorie bomb

Homemade halva beats chocolate nutritionally, but calorically they are similar. The key for enjoying it without gaining weight is the quality of the ingredients, but mainly the dosage in a teaspoon.

Chocolate spread

Even a small daily addition of these foods could cause dementia

Processed food is considered particularly bad, but its damages do not end with chronic diseases or obesity – rather, they can also harm the brain.

Even a small daily addition of these foods could cause dementia

Chia seeds – the truth behind the nutritional bomb

Chia seeds are a nutritional bomb that helps balance blood sugar, lower blood pressure, and promote satiety.

Chia seeds

Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: This is the pasta you should eat on Shavuot

Anyone on a diet is very frightened by the combination of pasta with cream or cheeses, but the nutritional truth is much more complex.

Pasta salad

Forget about sleeping pills: The secret to quality sleep is in your refrigerator

Studies point to a link between diet and sleep quality: Almonds, kiwi, chamomile tea, and fatty fish may contribute to faster sleep onset and improved sleep continuity during the night.

The secret to quality sleep is in your refrigerator

Are dairy products healthy? A dietitian with all the facts about milk and cheese

Shavuot is just around the corner – and that means a lot of dairy dishes. Are they healthy for us? Who might they harm? And why is a glass of milk before bed a good idea?

Are dairy products healthy?

Protein diet exposed – everything you did not know

On the trend of low–carbohydrate, high–protein diets: Do they really suppress appetite and accelerate metabolism?

Combine protein in every meal