Ginger, honey, lemon, or mint: The winning tea for the transition season
The transition season is here, and with it come colds and coughs. What does science say about the four types of tea, and which one is most recommended for drinking?
Nutrition
Full of sugar or a superfood: The truth behind autumn’s favorite fruit
Coke Zero or regular Coke: Which is better for your health?
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.
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.
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.
Israel is failing to provide food security, leaving thousands of NGOs to fill the gaps - study
A new study reveals a vast but fragmented food-aid system, raising questions about the government’s responsibility to ensure food security.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Can children have a serious allergic reaction just by touching food? Israeli study says no
Findings from a recent study by experts at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa offer reassuring, evidence-based guidance that can help ease unnecessary food allergies anxiety.
