Mediterranean Diet
Meet the Israeli researcher working on healthy eating to build a sustainable future
Through a thorough examination and a broad perspective on the food industry, Ben-Gurion University’s Prof. Danit Shahar seeks to make our food choices healthier and sustainable at the same time.
What you eat has a major impact on risk of Alzheimer’s disease - study
In times of crisis, this is how you should stock your pantry
These leafy green vegetables can keep your brain sharp for decades to come
Haifa and The High Seas : Cruising Special - New Ships and New Trips
The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 59.
Modified Mediterranean diet twice as healthy as original - Israeli study
The Green Mediterranean/high polyphenols diet is even better for protecting the heart and other vital organs.
Afraid for your heart? This diet could help prevent heart attacks
Women who followed the Mediterranean diet had a 24% lower risk of heart disease and a 23% lower risk of early death.
This small addition to your diet can help prevent breast cancer
Many studies have shown that the foods in the Mediterranean diet are the best ones to eat to help prevent various health problems, and some have shown the opposite.
Four diets that prolong life, according to Harvard University
All four diets tested emphasized eating more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and beans.
Have high cholesterol? Here are simple and effective tips to lower it
Having high cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke, but a change in diet can help lower bad cholesterol levels without medicine.
Mediterranean diet linked to lower preeclampsia risk in pregnant women - study
The team of researchers found that women who conceived while adhering to the anti-inflammatory diet had a significantly lower risk of developing preeclampsia.
A Mediterranean diet could boost fertility in both women and men
Modifying preconception nutrition to better adhere to food-based dietary guidelines is a non-invasive and potentially effective means for improving fertility outcomes.
Live in Israel, want to lose weight? Return to Mediterranean diet - study
Prof. Iris Shai: We learned from the results of the experiment that the quality of the food is just as important as the total number of calories consumed.
1,500-year-old jugs reveal how Romans kept their wine full of flavor -study
While the existence and importance of wine are well known to scholars, exactly how ancient Romans kept their wine safe and full of flavor was yet unknown.
Introducing the diet that can lengthen your lifespan
Everyone who goes on a diet does it to lose weight, but what if as a bonus you can also prolong your life?