22% of Israelis drink more than one glass of sugary drinks a day Israel today. The National Health Survey examined dietary habits with an emphasis on processed foods, along with the recommended food consumption.

One in four Israelis consumes at least three or more servings of legumes (lentils, white beans, etc.) a week. 15.7% of the population consumes three servings of whole grains (whole wheat bread or pasta, bulgul, grits, etc) per week.