Nutrition

6 small changes at dinner that could extend your life

New studies show that the smallest choices at dinner may affect life expectancy much more than you thought.

Add more legumes to your meals
Weight loss

The difference between the diets revealed | Dr. Maya Rosman

Illustration: Children eating

What really satiates us? | Dr. Maya Rosman

Sweet potatoes are considered one of the healthiest foods

Dietitians reveal: This is the best way to eat a sweet potato to preserve its vitamins


The surprising link between a healthy diet and the serious disease

A new study found an unexpected link between a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and an increased risk of lung cancer among young people who do not smoke at all, mainly women.

There is a need to better understand the impact of environmental factors, particularly pesticides, on human health

The study that proves this powder is more than "just a spice"

A new scientific review compiled dozens of studies on saffron and its active compounds, and the findings were nothing short of remarkable.

Saffron

What really happens to the body when you eat white bread every day?

White bread has been considered for many decades as the “enemy” of a healthy diet, but science presents a much more complex and perhaps also surprising picture.

Sliced bread

Eating a lot of diet foods? This is what they do to your digestion

Artificial sweeteners have become an inseparable part of many people's diets. But do you know what they do to your body?

Artificial sweetener

Even at age 50: Switching to this diet reduces dementia risk

Switching to a diet rich in vegetables, legumes and nuts can help strengthen the brain, even if you start it only at age 50. Here are all the details.

Switching to a diet rich in vegetables, legumes and nuts can help strengthen the brain

Turmeric or magnesium: What helps more against inflammation in the body?

Turmeric and magnesium are two popular dietary supplements with similar health benefits – but they act differently in the body, and science has different conclusions about each.

Turmeric

Extra virgin or refined oil – the effects on brain health

The oil you cook with affects brain health – and there is one type that is significantly better than the others.

Olive oil

What to eat and what to avoid to soothe irritated and inflamed skin

Green vegetables, omega 3-rich fish and olive oil can help reduce skin inflammation, while sugar, processed food and chronic stress may worsen flare-ups, itching and redness.

Spinach is rich in vitamin C, polyphenols and antioxidants that help reduce oxidative stress, one of the central mechanisms in the worsening of inflammatory skin diseases

The surprising discovery: A simple nutritional component may improve cancer treatment

Zeaxanthin, a substance found in green vegetables and known for eye health, has been discovered to have the potential to strengthen the immune system and enhance immunotherapy treatments.

A natural and safe ingredient. Kale salad

What do studies say about the grain everyone eats because it is “healthy”?

Studies show that grains like quinoa, spelt and millet support blood sugar balance, satiety and heart health, but experts emphasize that the key difference is between whole and processed grains.

In recent years, it seems that ancient grains are everywhere. Quinoa, spelt, millet, barley and even African fonio have become stars of healthy kitchens, chef restaurants and menus of those trying to eat better