Nutrition

Want to lose weight? This supplement won't do the job for you

L-carnitine is marketed as a natural fat burner, but evidence for weight loss is limited. Its breakdown in the gut may also produce a substance linked to increased heart risk.

Weight loss
Zinc supplements. Not for everyday use

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

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


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

Contrary to what everyone thinks, rice cakes are really not the answer to a nutritious diet. So what is their problematic trait, why aren't they satisfying, and how should they be eaten correctly?

Rice cakes with cottage cheese

Eating almond butter by the spoonful? Dr. Maya Rosman has something important you should know

Nut, almond, and seed butters are considered foods rich in important nutritional components. So why is it still worth paying attention to quantities, and is homemade spread better than store-bought?

Peanut butter

Healthy smoothie that looks innocent – could quickly become a medical problem

A green smoothie has become the new symbol of health, but for people with a tendency toward kidney stones, it could pose a problem.

Green smoothie. Not for everyone.

Coffee with olive oil – the truth is revealed

Olive oil is the king of the Mediterranean diet, but combining it with coffee will not balance hormones or burn fat. A sober look at the viral trend and marketing promises during menopause.

Coffee and olive oil

Dietitian explains: There is a reason you crave more carbohydrates right now

The heavy heat, humidity, and time spent outdoors drain our energy reserves and can affect our dietary preferences. This is how you will nutritionally survive the summer.

It is a good idea to link drinking water to a habit that is embedded in your daily schedule, such as every time you sit down at the computer

New study reveals: The solution to microplastics is hidden in fermented cabbage

In recent years, public awareness of the dangers inherent in exposure to microplastics has been growing – and a new study shows that the solution could come from the trendy and tasty Korean dish.

Kimchi

Just seeing the sandwich – and the digestive system already starts to work

Stomach aches, heartburn, rumbling, and a feeling of heaviness are not always coincidental. This is how the digestive system starts working even before the first bite.

A sandwich

Climate change is stripping nutrients from food, global study with Israeli expert warns

"This is not a distant threat to health," Prof. Asaph Aharoni told the Post, saying up to two-thirds of the world's population already lacks essential micronutrients.

ASAPH AHARONI

What happened to the brains of people who ate an avocado every day for half a year?

Avocados are considered one of the healthiest foods, but when researchers examined whether eating them daily improves brain function, the results managed to surprise even them.

Avocado toast

Dr. Maya Rosman recommends this summer fruit

They are beautiful and delicious, but also healthy. This is what cherries can do for your health.

Cherry tree