Fruit

Full of sugar or a superfood: The truth behind autumn’s favorite fruit

Despite its sweetness, persimmons contain no more sugar than other fruits. But if you have digestive problems, there’s something you should know.

Persimmons.
"And you shall take for yourselves on the first day the fruit of a majestic tree, palm branches, boughs of leafy trees, and willows of the brook" (Leviticus 23:40). The Sages determined that this refers to the etrog.

The etrog blessed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe became a prestigious orchard

Mediterranean diet

New study ranks: These are the most nutritious foods in the world

Yields are shrinking, competition is nonexistent, and prices are skyrocketing. A fruit stall in the market

The figure revealing the bluff of Israel's agricultural sector


Dr. Maya Rosman recommends this summer fruit

They are beautiful and delicious, but also healthy. This is what cherries can do for your health.

Cherry tree

The component linked to anxiety is found in every fruit

Fructose is naturally found in fruits and vegetables, and a new study suggests that when part of it is not digested properly, it can affect not only the stomach, but also the brain.

A plate of fruit

Poison apples: The danger hiding inside your favorite fruits

Inside some of the sweetest fruits hides a chemical defense mechanism the plant developed for itself, and it is found precisely in the part most of us never eat: the seed or pit.

Fruit and vegetables sit on display at Brixton Market, London, September 27, 2020.

Hiking the Holyland: On Derech Ha’Avot, tasting the sweet fruits the spies failed to see

Along Derech Ha’Avot, green grapes and ancient steps evoke memories of the biblical spies, the fruits of the land, and the lesson of being in Israel without fear.

A leafy fig tree, one thing the spies never let themselves taste.

The secret to a calmer night – it may be hiding on your plate

Sleep experts tend to recommend specific foods – and there is a good reason for it. Try the 5 foods listed here and check if they help you rest better at night.

The secret to a calmer night – it may be hiding on your plate

Dr. Maya Rosman: This is the healthiest way to eat watermelon

Everyone thinks it is full of sugar – but the truth is that this is absolutely incorrect. In addition, watermelon has a variety of nutritional properties that contribute to health.

Watermelon

In which vegetables is the peel most important? Dr. Maya Rosman explains

Is the entire nutritional benefit of the vegetable or fruit found in their peel? Dr. Maya Rosman busts a myth and explains when to peel and when precisely not to.

Peeling a carrot

This is the fruit found to be most effective for preventing heart attacks

A new study has found that most people do not consume enough flavanols, natural compounds that may significantly reduce the risk of mortality from cardiovascular diseases.

Plum is the fruit found to be most effective for preventing heart attacks

Are vitamins disappearing from your smoothie? This is the truth | Dr. Maya Rosman

Is that morning smoothie truly healthy? Everything you need to know about preserving vitamins and preventing the degradation of nutritional components.

Fruit shake

Dr. Maya Rosman with the summer fruit that is excellent for weight loss

In the summer everyone gets excited about grapes and watermelon – but the truth is that plums are not only no less tasty – but they are also very healthy for you.

Plums