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


Taking probiotics? Why it is better not from a supplement, but from this food

Despite the immense popularity of dietary supplements, many of them still stir controversy among experts due to a lack of conclusive evidence regarding their long-term efficacy and safety.

Many experts recommend obtaining probiotics primarily through fermented foods

Dr. Maya Rosman clears things up: Kale or spinach – which is healthier?

Both are good, both are beautiful, but one of them is healthier. Who is the winner and also – for whom is it really not recommended to eat them?

Fresh spinach and kale

Tea has a positive effect on biological aging – and this is the amount you should drink daily

A study has shown that drinking a sufficient amount of tea every day can do wonders for health – and even slow down biological aging, improve memory, and assist in weight loss.

Tea has a positive effect on biological aging

Not just orange: The pumpkin is finally revealed | Dr. Maya Rosman

It is low in calories, rich in beta–carotene, and has countless culinary versions – meet the gourds and their health benefits.

The pumpkin is much more than a beautiful orange addition to the plate

A component found in a vegetable we all eat reduced brain function decline by 50%

A new study has found that regular consumption of food rich in a unique antioxidant was linked to a decreased risk of cognitive impairment and better memory preservation in older age.

People who ate more than two servings of mushrooms per week displayed a risk approximately 50 percent lower for mild cognitive impairment compared to people who barely ate mushrooms

Study revealed exactly how many cups of coffee and tea are recommended to drink per day

Many studies have examined the effects of coffee and tea separately, but the authors of the new study sought to understand specifically what their combined effect is.

How many cups of coffee and tea are recommended to drink per day?

Forgetting words? Dr. Maya Rosman with the ingredient that helps

Word retrieval and mental sharpness are not a decree of fate determined by age alone. Smart nutrition can give the brain the tools it needs to find the exact right word at the exact right moment.

Smart nutrition can give the brain the tools it needs to find the exact right word at the exact right moment

Yellow teeth – the reason is revealed

On the connection between nutrition and smile: Why a combination of pigment and acidity is the enamel's "enemy," and how hard cheeses and chewing gum can help you maintain a white and healthy shade?

Yellow teeth

Do eggs reduce Alzheimer's risk?

An American study found a link between egg consumption in older age and a lower risk of an Alzheimer's diagnosis.

Do eggs reduce Alzheimer's risk?

The worst place in the refrigerator to store milk

Milk does not spoil solely due to time, but because of bacterial proliferation. Here is how the type of milk, the temperature, and the location in the refrigerator can extend freshness.

Keep the milk as cold as possible, since bacteria multiply much faster at temperatures above 4 degrees