Nutrition

British Dietetic Association recommends kiwi, rye bread, and mineral water for chronic constipation

Chronic constipation affects 20% of Americans, causing 2.5M doctor visits yearly, prompting analysis of 75 trials for evidence-based dietary advice.

Chronic Constipation, Illustration.
Released hostage Avinatan Or arrives to Beilinson hospital, October 13, 2025.

Personal nutritionist, tailored menu: Returning Gaza hostages given strict diet as rehab begins

Pasta in Pumpkin Sauce by Ines Shilat Yanai

Not what you thought: What happens to the body when you stop eating carbohydrates?

Dr Sigal Frishman, head of nutrition at Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus, October 2025.

Dr to Maariv: Each hostage receives personalized dietitian, choosing food important psychologically


Pumpkin seeds: The healthiest autumn superfood

Pumpkin seeds are not just another snack – they are a real superfood that provides our bodies with a wealth of essential nutrients and offer a tasty way to enrich your diet with vital minerals.

Crackers with Pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and flaxseed

Sweet, but with less sugar: Dr. Maya Rosman with the healthiest snack you don’t know

It’s associated with Rosh Hashanah, but you can enjoy it all year round—and it’s best when frozen. Here are all the benefits of yellow dates.

Yellow dates

Study finds: The amazing health benefit of one mango a day

The six-month study found that eating mango as a whole fruit not only lowered blood sugar levels but also led to an increase in muscle mass.

Mango

Is citron jam really good for fertility? A dietitian reveals

There are quite a few myths about the citron that come from old traditions, but are they true? What is really hidden in this unique fruit?

The four species market in Bnei Brak

Maria Branyas Morera, 117, shares youthful gut microbiome linked to yogurt & Mediterranean diet

A study in Cell Reports Medicine found her intestine strikingly rich in Bifidobacterium and biologically as young as that of a middle-aged adult.

Maria Branyas Morera’s 117-year life gifts science her youthful gut microbiome linked to daily yogurt and Mediterranean diet.

Dr. Maya Rosman with all the tips ahead of the Yom Kippur fast

Getting ready for the fast already today? Dr. Maya Roseman with all the “do’s and don’ts” before entering a 25-hour fast.

Tips ahead of the Yom Kippur fast

Researchers discovered: These are the foods that improve mood after age 50

If we told you that your diet affects levels of happiness, life satisfaction, and overall sense of meaning – wouldn’t you add it to your menu? Here are the results of a study on the subject.

A man eating out of a plastic box

Why Greek yogurt is much healthier than all other yogurts

Greek yogurt is a Mediterranean favorite, offering protein, probiotics, and vitamin B12 – with benefits depending on how you choose and use it.

Greek yogurt

What is the wax coating on apples made of—and is it harmful? Dr. Maya Rosman explains

They are available year-round, fit easily in a bag, require no refrigeration, and are relatively mess-free—apples are the most accessible and most eaten fruit in Israel.

Apples are not overflowing with vitamins like oranges or pomegranates, but they do contain several beneficial nutrients

Dr. Maya Rosman explains: This is how you can prevent diabetes through nutrition

The diabetes data in Israel revealed in recent reports are dramatic – but this is not a decree of fate. Here is everything you need to know.

A man is suffering from chest pain

Parents, take note: How to smoothly transition your baby from liquids to solids

Everything you need to know about moving from liquid to solid foods, with practical tips, modern baby-led eating approaches, and tech tools to ease the first year.

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