Fruit

The fruits that look “healthy” – but have the opposite effect on blood sugar

The glycemic index, not the sugar percentage, determines how a fruit affects blood sugar levels, satiety, and energy – and explains why some sweet fruits are actually better suited for daily balance.

Cherries contain almost twice as much sugar – but their glycemic index is very low
Colors on the plate

Dr. Maya Rosman: All vegetables in this color protect the heart best

Yogurt with fruit

The tasty and healthy combination that will keep you protected this winter

Truck and car on highway in front of stacks of shipping containers

Israel, Costa Rica sign FTA eliminating over 90% of tariffs, expanding bilateral trade


Forget the orange: The foods that contain much more vitamin C

Looking to strengthen your immune system? Experts explain which fruits and vegetables surpass the orange — by far.

Fruit salad

Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: Which citrus fruit is the healthiest for you?

A clear, science-based look at the health perks of citrus fruits in winter, how they protect the immune system and skin, and the key medical warning that may affect certain medication users.

Which citrus fruit is the healthiest for you?

Israel must consider reducing agricultural imports post-war, Israeli agriculture leaders urge

“Agriculture is far more than a livelihood; it is Zionism in its deepest sense. Farmers safeguard Israel’s food security, standing as a living wall along its borders," said one of the speakers.

Israel’s Fruit Grower’s Association's national conference, October 20, 2025

Sweet, but with less sugar: Dr. Maya Rosman with the healthiest snack you don’t know

It’s associated with Rosh Hashanah, but you can enjoy it all year round—and it’s best when frozen. Here are all the benefits of yellow dates.

Yellow dates

What is the difference between vegetables and fruits? And no, it’s not just the calories

Carrots and watermelon may be similar in calories per 100 grams, but in terms of absorption, the actual amount eaten, and the effect on sugar – they are very different. Here is why.

A cup of watermelon

Parashat Ki Tavo: The basket of first fruits

The world is so beautiful when we look upon it with a good eye; when we bless its creator and are filled with gratitude.

GRAPES GROW in the Tali Vineyard in Moshav Lachish.

Everyone puts this fruit in a smoothie. Dr. Rosman explains why it’s not good

Do you put a banana in your health smoothie? We have some disappointing news – it kind of ruins the smoothie. But there are combinations that it actually works well with.

Smoothie

Cancer-fighting and heart-healthy: Dr. Maya Rosman on the healthiest tropical fruit

Although exotic, this tasty and unique fruit also grows in Israel. Discover what dragon fruit—or pitaya—can do for your body.

Dragon fruit

Grapes that taste like cotton candy? There is such a thing

A tasting experience that begins with cotton candy and ends with a perfect crunch – this is how Arba-Onot is creating a sweet revolution in the Israel fruit market.

Cotton candy-flavored grapes from Arba-Onot

Stain or mold on your produce? Cut, eat, or toss?

A black spot on a carrot? A blemish on an apple? Dr. Maya Rosman explains when it could be dangerous and when you just need to cut and clean.

Peeling vegetables

Dr. Maya Rosman: These are the 5 fruits and vegetables that produce calmness in the brain

Why do leafy greens increase serotonin, how is broccoli more calming than chocolate, and why can one banana a day change how you feel when overwhelmed by a harsh reality?

Leafy greens such as kale, baby leaves, spinach, Swiss chard, or arugula are especially rich in magnesium