The Mankai Lifestyle

A form of the Mediterranean diet including more green plant matter may reduce the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by half, according to a new study co-authored by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The so-called...

If you’ve been on the search for the “perfect” weight loss diet, the Green Mediterranean Diet is about as good as it gets. Based on the traditional Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, healthy proteins,...

Polyphenols are one of the most effective means of immune system protection available. The question is how much humans can benefit from this nutrient. A new study published in NUTRIENTS, conducted in parallel by experts from Ben Gurion University and...

The Green Mediterranean diet, containing more plant matter and very little red meat or poultry, maybe even better for cardiovascular and metabolic health than the traditional Mediterranean diet. While the plant-based diet called - the Mediterranean diet, has been proved...

A groundbreaking clinical trial has revealed that consuming Mankai after meals can significantly reduce blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes. Mankai is a nutrient-dense, aquatic plant from the duckweed family rich in protein, dietary fibre, antioxidants, and essential vitamins...

A Green Mediterranean Diet can slow brain aging, according to a study from Ben-Gurion University. Researchers found that a 1% reduction in body weight can make the brain appear nearly 9 months younger over an 18-month period. This discovery offers...

Wolffia globosa is a tiny pondweed plant that is packed with nutrition, including protein and B vitamins.  It might seem odd at first, but eating pondweed could help you pack more nutrients into your diet. We’re not talking about the...

The Protein-Packed, Aquatic Supergreen That Has Researchers Buzzing The newest potential superfood on the block has arrived, and while it may have a funny-sounding name to many of us in the U.S., the emerging health benefits of this ingredient is...

When I first found out about Mankai, I was enamored by its unique story. Mankai grows in hydroponic pools, but originally belongs to a family of plants that grow in Asia and have been consumed for hundreds of years. Recently,...

Antioxidants are essential substances that help us fight free radicals, which are unstable molecules that are caused naturally or due to exposure to external causes such as pollution, UV radiation, smoking and an unbalanced diet.  These free radicals can cause...

Feeling tired? Depleted? Moody? Find it hard to concentrate?  Maybe you're low on vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is essential to the brain's proper function, as well as the nervous system and our blood cell production. The main source of vitamin...

Did you know that every breathe you take depends on the iron levels in your body? Iron is an essential mineral, fulfilling a central role in many physiological functions. Among many things, iron helps generate red blood cells and is...

Did you know that a diet based mostly on plants can improve your health and prevent diseases? Many studies, including international studies from recent years, show that a diet that reduces animal-based food intake can lead to amazing health results....

10% of the world's population is diagnosed with type-2 diabetes. An innovative study conducted by Sheba Medical Center, Soroka Medical Center and Ben Gurion University examined the impact of Mankai on blood sugar levels of type-2 diabetes patients.  The study...

Without pain or symptoms – and with dangerous consequences – Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is one of the quietest and most common diseases in the modern era. This disease, in which fat builds up in liver cells, is caused...