Nutrition

Passover 2026: This is the healthy spread for matzah – and what to avoid

The complete spread guide for Passover: What is really healthy, how many calories are hidden in one teaspoon, and which spread will keep you full over time without spiking blood sugar levels?

Matzah
Horseradish

Passover 2026: The truth behind horseradish revealed

A cup of coffee

Experts reveal: This is why you should switch from energy drinks to coffee

Studies show that the order in which you eat vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates affects satiety, blood sugar levels, and the amount of food in the meal

The scientifically proven trick that will make you eat less at holiday meals


Want to relax? Here is the surprising and delicious tip!

Looking for a natural way to calm the body and mind? Swiss chard, a leafy vegetable rich in magnesium and antioxidants, may help reduce stress, and improve nervous system function.

A family meal is mindful eating

How many chews are needed per bite to lose weight

When exactly does the brain realize it is full, and why does eating slowly equal eating fewer calories? Our dietitian explains.

How many chews are needed per bite to lose weight

Is gluten-free flour really healthy? Dr. Maya Rosman answers once and for all

Many people think that gluten-free products are necessarily healthier, but is this a nutritional myth?

Gluten-free flours

The plague of Passover: This is how you will cope with constipation and gas during the holiday

Passover brings with it abdominal discomfort, gas, and constipation. But the symptoms can be alleviated.

Illustration: A man suffering from constipation

How to make the potato healthier

How cooking methods change potatoes: Effects on calories, sugar, and satiety, why fries can have up to 6× more calories, and how small mistakes turn a simple side into a nutritional trap.

Potatoes

You really have to get to know matzah properly

Does matzah really make you gain weight, harm digestion, or raise cholesterol? Everything you need to know about calories, fiber, and the small habits that make a big difference during Passover.

Matzah is not really "fattening" as people think

This is the healthiest vegetable for Passover – that protects the heart and the digestive system

Leek may look like a simple vegetable, but it contains important nutritional components that affect the digestive system, heart health, and also brain function.

Leek

Want to boost your energy? This is the secret of fava beans!

Green fava beans return for a short season and offer an impressive combination of plant protein, fiber, and minerals – alongside a natural compound that helps produce dopamine in the brain.

Physical activity

Marketers try to make seafood look like hot dogs

Americans eat about 19 pounds (8.6 kilograms) of seafood per person each year. That level has barely budged in a century and remains far below the global average.

Meat, chicken, and fish

Always eating the same food can help you get thinner, researchers say

Researchers say it is easier to lose weight by always eating the same foods than by following a varied diet.

Mediterranean diet