Nutrition

How is coconut oil different from other oils and how does it benefit health?

This sweet, juicy, and refreshing fruit appears at the end of fall through winter. Originally from Japan, its Hebrew name is inspired by 'Persimmon Oil' mentioned in the Mishna. Besides its taste, does it offer health benefits?

We grew up eating them, enjoying cracking them at social events and just casually at the end of Shabbat meals. But beyond the pleasure of eating, do sunflower seeds offer any health benefits? Well, the answer is quite complex.

The balance between acidic and alkaline foods significantly impacts our health. If most of one's diet is acidic or alkaline, it becomes challenging for the body to maintain balance, possibly leading to various diseases.

Many believe eating raw vegetables is healthiest. However, that might not be entirely true... Here, we compile a list of most consumed vegetables to explore their nutritional value and the best way to consume them.

Discover excellent substitutes for popular foods in our kitchen that will maintain our health while providing vitality, energy, and delightful taste.

Fats provide a convenient and concentrated source of energy, help in the absorption of vitamins and crucial nutrients from food, and play a significant role in cell membrane stability, signal transmission between cells, metabolism regulation, and inflammation control. So why do they have such a bad reputation?

Findings from a new study prove that daily spinach consumption rejuvenates the brain and prevents mental-cognitive decline.

Before the mishloach manot overflow with candies and your chocolate-stained, hyperactive kids fill the house, here are ten facts you might not know about sugar, a central ingredient in today’s mishloach manot.

They are small, but mighty - the benefits and drawbacks of sunflower seeds

A correct balance between acidity and alkalinity in the body is one of the keys to health. As long as a person eats a small amount of acidic or alkaline food, the body knows how to balance the chemical environment.

Dieting is not an easy task, and knowing how to succeed and achieve significant milestones is crucial. Tips from Sarit Attia Shmueli – a clinical dietitian, consultant to the Dairy Council

Struggling to change your entire menu and dietary habits developed over years? A few simple tips can help you make small but significant changes.

Discover a delicious and creative way to consume vital nutrients: a refreshing green smoothie.

It's one of the most important glands in your body, but most of you probably don't know that proper nutrition can improve its function tenfold.

The quest for health can be exhausting, but with the right information, it can be done comfortably. Learn how to cook legumes and what happens when you add salt at the beginning of cooking. Here's everything you wanted to know about legumes.

Many people ask me how to consume buckwheat and what can be made with it. My answer: treat buckwheat like rice. Everything you wanted to know about buckwheat.

Carob can be eaten as it is, serving as a natural snack. Today, carob is available as a powder that can be a tasty and healthy substitute for cocoa or to sweeten drinks. Did we mention calcium, magnesium, and potassium? Get to know the carob.

Some believe it isn't as harmful as thought, and some even argue that coffee can be healthy in certain situations. So what do we really know about coffee?

Food industry manufacturers discovered a trick to extend oil's shelf life, but it's cutting our lifespan. Miraculous oils can still be found today. Explore the fascinating world of oils, fats, and trans fats with Dvorit Giti Yosef.