Mediterranean Diet

Dr. Maya Rozman: This is the most effective diet there is – and it’s within everyone’s reach

It reduces the risk of chronic diseases, prolongs life, and no less important – helps maintain weight. And the best part – it’s our own.

Mshawashe hummus, Tel Aviv
Maria Branyas Morera’s 117-year life gifts science her youthful gut microbiome linked to daily yogurt and Mediterranean diet.

Maria Branyas Morera, 117, shares youthful gut microbiome linked to yogurt & Mediterranean diet

 Prof. Danit Shahar

Meet the Israeli researcher working on healthy eating to build a sustainable future

 HRAIME, MOROCCAN fish.

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

Stock up on these nutritious foods that can be stored in your pantry for a long time, providing both physical and mental well-being.


These leafy green vegetables can keep your brain sharp for decades to come

Among the vegetables that were found to have this benefit were lettuce, cabbage, spinach, broccoli, green onion, and chives.

 Vegetables (illustrative).

Haifa and The High Seas : Cruising Special - New Ships and New Trips

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 59.

 Haifa Port

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.

Food is seen on a table at a restaurant at the port of El Masnou, near Barcelona May 16, 2008. The Spanish government is leading a bid to persuade UNESCO to put the Mediterranean diet on the world heritage list.

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.

 Heart attack (Illustrative)

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.

 A flexitarian diet involves eating more plant-based meals

Four diets that prolong life, according to Harvard University

All four diets tested emphasized eating more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and beans.

 A flexitarian diet involves eating more plant-based meals

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.

A healthy Mediterranean meal

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 healthy Mediterranean meal

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.

 Pregnant couple (Illustrative).

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.

A healthy Mediterranean meal