The business Stepping into the Paris Bakikar bakery boutique from the bustling streets of Jerusalem is like stepping into another world. Lovely music and French aesthetics complement a wide array of sweet and savory pastries and dishes, bringing a little taste of Paris to the Middle East. Despite a clean and inviting venue and the […]
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Israeli company FreezeM which specializes in breeding black silver flies has completed a $14.2 million Series A funding round to accelerate the deployment of its flagship product, PauseM. PauseM provides ready-to-use young larvae of the black soldier fly, which have been “paused” in their growth cycle for 14 days but can be reawakened. By using […]
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Iron is a vital mineral in our body and serves a multitude of roles. About half of the iron in the body is found in red blood cells and in the protein called hemoglobin. Additional iron is found in muscles and enzymes involved in energy production, metabolism, and cellular protection. Some iron is stored in […]
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As we seek flavorful accompaniments to our meals, carbs such as rice, pasta, quinoa, and couscous often come to mind. In order to make informed choices, it is important to understand their nutritional values and potential drawbacks. Dr. Maya Roseman sheds light on which additions are the healthiest and which ones should be avoided. Carbohydrates […]
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Did you know that peppers are technically fruits and not vegetables? Regardless, they are known for their abundance of vitamins and antioxidants. But are there any notable health differences between red, green, or orange peppers? Red peppers have the highest concentration of vitamins and antioxidants, due to their longer ripening process allowing them to accumulate […]
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Petting furry dogs and cats are known to improve one’s state of mind, but does eating furry fruit have the same effect? Kiwi fruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster, according to researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand. Wait a minute! New Zealand has an affectionate nickname – Kiwi – […]
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I’ve just returned from my weekly foray to the supermarket. There, I saw a miracle – bins full of delicious fresh fruits and vegetables and fresh eggs, all of it produced in Israel. This, in wartime, even though foreign farm workers have left; many Western Negev and Northern Galilee cities and towns, kibbutzim and moshavim […]
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If you also have trouble sleeping at night due to a nagging cough, maybe you should consider eating marshmallows. At least that’s what the TikTok user claims her doctor recommended. But hold off before you run to the supermarket. A new trend that has been sweeping TikTok claims that eating marshmallows before bed helps relieve […]
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As Tu Bishvat, the Jewish New Year for trees, approaches, markets are filled with the enticing aroma of dried fruits. Dr. Maya Roseman recently discussed the advantages and disadvantages of dried fruits on the radio station 103FM to help us make an informed choice between dried and fresh fruits. Although Tu Bishvat has a reputation […]
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Tomatoes, already well-known for their high levels of minerals and vitamin C, have long been regarded as a healthy food choice. A recent study has now uncovered that they also have a positive impact on our blood pressure. The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, aimed to understand how tomato consumption impacts […]
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