Nutrition

Who decided when the third age begins? 7 signs that it's time to listen to the body

There are age-related changes in the body, but many of them can be influenced through proper nutrition, activity, and habits. Dr. Maya Rosman gives some important tips from her new book.

Illustration: The third age.
Cans of drink Coca Cola classic and Coca Cola zero.

Coke Zero or regular Coke: Which is better for your health?

Man with cutlery and plate on beige background.

Working toward the hamburger: A mental and physical journey between starving and satiety

Weight loss.

After the holidays, before the mistakes: What really works for weight loss?


What you must know about taking magnesium

Considering taking a magnesium supplement? A mix of several types is usually a marketing gimmick. Dr. Maya Rosman explains what is important to check before starting to take one.

Magnesium supplement

Carrots – and the secrets revealed | Dr. Maya Rosman

Carrot juice is perceived as a healthy diet drink, but in practice it is a sugar bomb and liquid calories without dietary fiber. Dr. Rosman recommends chewing a whole carrot rather than drinking it.

Carrot juice

Many combine cheese, but does the vegetable steal calcium? | Dr. Maya Rosman

Spinach with cheese seems like a healthy combination, but does it harm calcium absorption, and what happens when several cheeses are combined together? Dr. Maya Rosman dispels myths.

White cheese and tomatoes

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

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

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

Hot pepper contains capsaicin, a substance that creates a strong burning sensation. Extreme eating, online challenges, or consumption of especially hot peppers could lead to severe symptoms.

A hot pepper

All the health reasons to include cauliflower in your menu

A short nutritional guide, the truth about the effect of the cruciferous family on the thyroid gland, and a quick and easy recipe for unlimited cauliflower rice.

Cauliflower

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.