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


Sugar or Allulose – the truth revealed

Allulose as an innovative sweetener: These are the metabolic benefits, this is also the comparison to sugar, and the consumer importance of reading the full ingredients list in processed products.

Sugar

The least damaging candy for your teeth: The surprising choice of Dr. Maya Rosman

The amount of sugar is certainly significant, but how much the candy or snack sticks to the teeth is also critical. So, what will damage your teeth the least?

Chocolate

Juice from this vegetable lowers blood pressure within two weeks

A new study found that regular consumption of beetroot juice managed to affect blood pressure in older adults, likely through a change in the composition of oral bacteria.

Beetroot juice

Sugar–free wafers – Are they really suitable for diabetes?

Why are "sugar–free" products a dangerous marketing trap for diabetics? The reason why the white flour in these wafers and cookies might spike your blood sugar levels.

Sugar–free wafers

Some people are truly allergic to exercise

Most people joke that they are "allergic to sports," but it turns out there is a real medical condition in which physical activity can cause a life–threatening allergic reaction.

Some people are truly allergic to exercise

8 fruits that are full of dietary fiber and will improve your health

Dietary fiber is one of the most important components in our diet – but few people reach a sufficient daily amount. So what is recommended to eat?

One of the biggest stars in the fiber world

5 carbohydrates that reduce inflammation in the body

Dietitians reveal which foods rich in fiber and antioxidants can help reduce chronic inflammation and contribute to the health of the heart, brain, and immune system.

Green buckwheat bread with avocado

How not to reach 2,000 calories during an evening of watching the World Cup

Many days of football are ahead of us, and that means many hours of late–night television – and yes, also a lot of snacking. We have prepared a list for you that will help you not to overdo it.

When we eat while watching, especially during a tense match, our attention is not on the food

How many eggs should you eat per week to lower the risk of dementia?

A large–scale study has found a surprising link between regular egg consumption and significant changes in the risk of cognitive decline in older age.

One of the central ones among them is choline, a substance that the body uses to produce acetylcholine: A neurotransmitter with a central role in memory, learning, and attention

Dieting with ChatGPT: Can it work

Many people use artificial intelligence to shorten and reduce the cost of processes – and many in the dieting field are doing the same. So, when can it be trusted, and when can it not?

ChatGPT