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


Everyone is buying it instead of milk, but it provides almost zero protein

Rice drink has become one of the most popular milk substitutes, but nutrition experts warn that it provides very little protein and contains mostly carbohydrates.

Rice drink

Are vitamins disappearing from your smoothie? This is the truth | Dr. Maya Rosman

Is that morning smoothie truly healthy? Everything you need to know about preserving vitamins and preventing the degradation of nutritional components.

Fruit shake

The food that can change your gut health in just days

Experts explain how just one daily serving of fermented food may impact the immune system, mood, and even inflammation levels in the body.

Kimchi

Prince William drinks this juice every morning. Is it really good for the heart?

The apple juice that stars in the British crown prince's breakfast is winning praise for its potential contribution to heart health and reducing cholesterol.

Apple juice

The dessert we all order without thinking – and it is actually a sugar bomb

Frozen yogurt is not necessarily the healthier choice among desserts. However, with a few right choices, you can enjoy it without guilt.

Frozen yogurt

Dairy – products with fat or not?

A practical guide to choosing dairy products on a diet: The truth about satiety, calcium, and vitamins, and why a thin slice of regular yellow cheese might beat the light version.

Shopping for dairy products

Caffeine-free and packed with benefits: The drink you should consume at least once a day

It is delicate, slightly sweet, and highly refreshing – and it is packed with health benefits, meaning even one cup a day is enough.

Green tea

The alcoholic beverages that will do the least damage to your diet

Alcohol is an obstacle to weight loss. But anyone building a balanced menu can also enjoy a cocktail every now and then – you just need to pay attention to what you are putting into your glass.

White wine

Dr. Maya Rosman with the summer fruit that is excellent for weight loss

In the summer everyone gets excited about grapes and watermelon – but the truth is that plums are not only no less tasty – but they are also very healthy for you.

Plums

What energy drinks really do to the body

They look like just another soft drink, and promise immediate alertness. But behind the bright colors and sweet taste of energy drinks hides a combination that could be dangerous.

Energy drink