Diet
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.
Living better for longer: Israeli fitness experts on how to stay strong and healthy as you age
Snake snacks? Hunter-gatherer diets in northern Israel included reptiles, new study suggests
Dr. Maya Rosman surprises: This is the only way to eat rice cakes
How to get through the Passover Seder without consuming too many calories
It may only happen once a year, but for weight watchers, the Seder meal can come at a hefty price of thousands of calories in one evening. So how can you reduce risk of weight gain?
Purim Shpiel: New cutting-edge weight loss procedure takes the world by storm
Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
Dr. Maya Roseman: How to use your phone to lose weight
More and more apps are targeting an audience that wants to lose weight. Dr. Maya Roseman explains how to use them wisely.
The impact of food on health: Changes need to be made for people to live healthier lives - opinion
The evening before writing this article, I went to the synagogue for evening prayers and saw someone I hadn’t seen for a long time. I had heard that he had a heart attack, and he confirmed that.
Juice-only diets linked to harmful microbiome changes, study finds
A study found that a three-day juice-only diet can harm health, disrupting gut and oral microbiota, leading to inflammation and cognitive decline.
Freed hostage Omer Shem Tov's condition: The challenges of living with celiac disease
it is believed that Shem Tov did not receive gluten-free food while in Gaza, which may have exacerbated his condition, adding to the challenges of his recovery.
Time to scale back on fish consumption - opinion
From microplastics to mercury, the toxic reality of modern fish consumption means we should rethink this 'health food.' There are better ways to get those vital omega-3s.
Dr. Maya Rosman: Popcorn – how to make it tasty without calories and fat
It's the ultimate snack that you can munch on endlessly—but only if you prepare it at home and avoid the movie theater version. Everything about popcorn.
Dr. Maya Rosman: Lacking iron? Add these foods to your diet
You might be surprised to learn that plant-based foods contain more iron than animal-based foods. The problem? The body has a harder time absorbing it. Dr. Maya Rosman explains.
A series of sugar-free and dairy-free protein bars
Vegans? The Israeli brand JO-MO launches a series of protein bars that are sugar-free, dairy-free, vegan, and low in available carbohydrates.
